Ranking tables
Public Law | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 13 Years Ranked
- Bell Gully
- Buddle Findlay
- Simpson Grierson
Band 2
Band 3
- DLA Piper New Zealand 5 Years Ranked
- Meredith Connell
- Wilson Harle
Senior Statespeople
- Jonathan SalterSimpson Grierson
- Tony DellowBuddle Findlay
Band 1
- Tim Clarke Russell McVeagh14 Years Ranked
- Alastair HercusBuddle Findlay
- Padraig McNamaraSimpson Grierson
- Sally McKechnieSimpson Grierson
Band 2
- Craig Shrive Russell McVeagh13 Years Ranked
- Rachael BrownBell Gully
Band 3
- Briony Davies MinterEllisonRuddWatts3 Years Ranked
- Hayden Wilson Dentons New Zealand6 Years Ranked
- Megan Richards MinterEllisonRuddWatts14 Years Ranked
- Angela HarfordBell Gully
- Chris BrowneWilson Harle
Band 4
- Emma Moran DLA Piper New Zealand4 Years Ranked
- Linda Clark Dentons New Zealand1 Years Ranked
- Sarah Salmond MinterEllisonRuddWatts1 Years Ranked
- Bill LoutitSimpson Grierson
- Stephen FranksFranks & Ogilvie
Up and Coming
- Kirsty DobbsBell Gully
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 MinterEllisonRuddWattsPublic Law2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts's substantial, multidisciplinary public law team maintains an impressive breadth of expertise, advising on challenging regulatory matters, legislative reviews and the drafting of bills. The firm is noted for its strength in public sector procurement mandates and advises public sector boards, regulators and private clients in regulated industries on joint venture projects. The practice has involvement in high-profile public law issues, such as tax incentive loan schemes, and resource management reforms. The firm's notable clients include the Department of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry for the Environment.
Band 2
2 Dentons New ZealandPublic Law2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedDentons New Zealand is well regarded for its public law offering, with experience covering the public sector, Crown entities, local authorities and councils, as well as the private sector clients and individuals who engage with these. The firm has particular expertise in handling disputes, compliance issues, judicial review and investigations. The team counts among its clients Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the Earthquake Commission, the Ministry of Health and Te Aka Whai Ora.2 Russell McVeaghPublic Law2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedThe Russell McVeagh team members act as trusted advisers to private and public sector clients on public law issues, providing a notable depth of knowledge in key infrastructure projects, as well as assisting with legislative and regulatory changes. The firm maintains strong relationships with both government ministries and major players in the energy and aviation sectors. The team often advises companies in regulated industries on their negotiations with government authorities concerning pricing. In addition, the practice boasts expertise in assisting corporations to adapt and respond to legislative changes and regulatory reforms, including through government lobbying and judicial reviews. The firm's key clients include Watercare Services, Meridian Energy and Auckland International Airport.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper New ZealandPublic Law2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedThe DLA Piper New Zealand team is particularly noted for its experience acting for local government bodies across the country on both contentious and advisory matters. The team possesses strong expertise across a range of regulatory mandates, often involving privacy and information law issues. In addition, the practice handles governance and compliance issues, as well as judicial reviews and declaratory judgment proceedings. The firm's notable clients include Make It 16, Auckland Council and Tāmaki Regeneration.