Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Hudson Gavin Martin 15 Years Ranked
- Simpson Grierson 15 Years Ranked
- AJ Park
- Chapman Tripp
Band 2
- Dentons New Zealand 15 Years Ranked
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 15 Years Ranked
- Bell Gully
- Buddle Findlay
- James & Wells
Band 3
- Russell McVeagh 2 Years Ranked
- Anthony Harper
- Duncan Cotterill
- Henry Hughes
Senior Statespeople
- John GlengarryBuddle Findlay
Band 1
Band 2
- Jason Rudkin-Binks Hudson Gavin Martin13 Years Ranked
- Hamish SelbyBuddle Findlay
- Matt SumpterChapman Tripp
Band 3
- Tim Mahood Hudson Gavin Martin4 Years Ranked
- Gus HazelJames & Wells
- Ian FinchJames & Wells
Band 4
- Joe Edwards Russell McVeagh4 Years Ranked
- Sarah Chapman Simpson Grierson3 Years Ranked
- Scott Moran MoranLaw2 Years Ranked
- Elena SzentiványiHenry Hughes
- Kelly McFadzienChapman Tripp
- Michael MoyesDuncan Cotterill
- Paul JohnsPearce IP
- Rachel ColleyCreateIP
- Tania GoatleyBell Gully
- Thomas HuthwaiteAJ Park
Up and Coming
- Shelley Slade-Gully Tompkins Wake2 Years Ranked
- Sophie ThoreauBuddle Findlay
Associates to watch
- Raymond Scott Simpson Grierson2 Years Ranked
- Jessica MilesBell Gully
- Tom ClearyChapman Tripp
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Hudson Gavin MartinIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedHudson 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.
1 Simpson GriersonIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedSimpson 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.
Band 2
2 Dentons New ZealandIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedDentons 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 MinterEllisonRuddWattsIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts 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.
Band 3
3 Russell McVeaghIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedRussell 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.