Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific

New Zealand

Rankings overview for Departments

3

Band 3

  1. Russell McVeagh
    Russell McVeagh 2 Years Ranked
  2. Anthony Harper
  3. Duncan Cotterill
  4. Henry Hughes
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. John GlengarryBuddle Findlay
2

Band 2

  1. Jason Rudkin-Binks Hudson Gavin Martin13 Years Ranked
  2. Hamish SelbyBuddle Findlay
  3. Matt SumpterChapman Tripp
3

Band 3

  1. Tim Mahood Hudson Gavin Martin4 Years Ranked
  2. Gus HazelJames & Wells
  3. Ian FinchJames & Wells
4

Band 4

  1. Joe Edwards
    Joe Edwards Russell McVeagh4 Years Ranked
  2. Sarah Chapman
    Sarah Chapman Simpson Grierson3 Years Ranked
  3. Scott Moran
    Scott Moran MoranLaw2 Years Ranked
  4. Elena SzentiványiHenry Hughes
  5. Kelly McFadzienChapman Tripp
  6. Michael MoyesDuncan Cotterill
  7. Paul JohnsPearce IP
  8. Rachel ColleyCreateIP
  9. Tania GoatleyBell Gully
  10. Thomas HuthwaiteAJ Park
U

Up and Coming

  1. Shelley Slade-Gully
    Shelley Slade-Gully Tompkins Wake2 Years Ranked
  2. Sophie ThoreauBuddle Findlay

Associates to watch

  1. Raymond Scott
    Raymond Scott Simpson Grierson2 Years Ranked
  2. Jessica MilesBell Gully
  3. Tom ClearyChapman Tripp

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. 1
    Hudson Gavin Martin
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Hudson Gavin Martin is a dedicated IP and TMT firm advising on all aspects of IP, with considerable experience acting for technology and media sector clients on copyright disputes and unauthorised broadcasting. It acts for a wide-ranging clientele, from early-stage startups to established SMEs and multinational businesses. The team is well-equipped to advise on the commercial exploitation of IP, including licensing and sponsorship agreements. It handles brand protection and counterfeiting prevention for apparel and pharmaceutical companies, among others. Hudson Gavin Martin is capable of handling IP disputes and the enforcement of IP rights.

  2. Simpson Grierson
    1
    Simpson Grierson
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Simpson Grierson has a broad practice representing clients in complex contentious matters including patent and trade mark matters concerning infringement, unauthorised use and passing off. It also advises on IP exploitation and commercialisation, including brand expansion and reviews, divestments and licensing deals. The team provides sought-after expertise in online copyright matters, including in relation to rebroadcasting and internet streaming. Simpson Grierson offers significant international presence, including key experience in the UK and the Pacific Islands.

  3. AJ Park
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Chapman Tripp
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Dentons New Zealand
    2
    Dentons New Zealand
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Dentons offers expertise in copyright and domain names, as well as acting for domestic and international businesses in IP disputes. The practice counts major players in the food and beverage industry as well as government agencies among its clients, and acts on the full range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. It additionally advises on international trade mark portfolio and brand management, including multi-jurisdictional filings and enforcement proceedings.

  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    2
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    MinterEllisonRuddWatts is commended for its specialist expertise in IP commercialisation, brand protection and the IP aspects of major corporate transactions and company restructuring. It represents both domestic and overseas clients in IP litigation, and is adept and experienced in handling cross-border issues. The team is active on portfolio management mandates on behalf of international clients from the media, sports, retail and health sectors.

  3. Bell Gully
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Buddle Findlay
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
  5. James & Wells
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Russell McVeagh
    3
    Russell McVeagh
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Russell McVeagh provides expertise in both contentious and non-contentious IP issues, regularly advising clients on trade mark infringement disputes and IP licensing. The firm is adept at representing clients before all levels of the New Zealand courts system and boasts some of the country's most notable banks and broadcasters as part of its client roster.
  2. Anthony Harper
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Duncan Cotterill
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Henry Hughes
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3