Ranking tables
Insurance | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Wotton + Kearney 10 Years Ranked
- Fee Langstone
- McElroys
Band 2
- Bell Gully
- Duncan Cotterill
- Gilbert Walker
Band 3
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 9 Years Ranked
- Chapman Tripp
- Hesketh Henry
- Keegan Alexander
- Morgan Coakle
- Robertsons Barristers & Solicitors
- Simpson Grierson
- Wynn Williams Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Crossley GatesKeegan Alexander
Band 1
- Antony Holden Wotton + Kearney7 Years Ranked
- Andrea ChallisMcElroys
- Philippa FeeFee Langstone
Band 2
- Caroline Laband Wotton + Kearney6 Years Ranked
- Peter Leman Wotton + Kearney11 Years Ranked
- Garth GallawayChapman Tripp
- Martin SmithGilbert Walker
- Michael RobertsonRobertsons Barristers & Solicitors
Band 3
- Frank RoseKeegan Alexander
- Helen SmithSimpson Grierson
- Helen TwomeyRobertsons Barristers & Solicitors
- John KnightChapman Tripp
- Peter HuntMcElroys
Band 4
- Andrew Horne MinterEllisonRuddWatts11 Years Ranked
- Mathew Francis Wotton + Kearney7 Years Ranked
- Sophie Lucas Wotton + Kearney4 Years Ranked
- Craig LangstoneFee Langstone
- Ian DentonWilson Harle
- Paul SmithDuncan Cotterill
- Richard HernWynn Williams Lawyers
- Virginia WetheyFee Langstone
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Wotton + KearneyInsurance2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedWotton + Kearney is a specialist insurance firm, active on behalf of domestic and global insurers, including Lloyd's syndicates. The firm boasts a large legal team across its Auckland and Wellington offices, respected for its proven track record in complex and high-profile insurance disputes. The team has wide-ranging expertise across various insurance lines including general liability, professional indemnity and D&O, cyber, medical and construction. It is also noted for its efficacy in advising insurers on new policy wording. Key clients of the firm include DUAL New Zealand, AIG New Zealand and Munich Re.
Band 2
Band 3
3 MinterEllisonRuddWattsInsurance2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts possesses an established insurance practice with experience advising multinational insurance brokers, underwriters, insurers and insureds on a range of issues. Its key clients include Marsh, Aon and PIC Insurance Brokers. The insurance team applies its wide range of experience and knowledge to large-scale insurance disputes and complex issues involving individuals, financial institutions, corporates and public entities. The team is frequently instructed on earthquake and property damage claims. The firm also offers a front-end practice, well versed in the design, drafting and interpretation of insurance policies.