Ranking tables
Sports Law | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
- Nigel StirlingGibson Sheat
Band 3
- Richard Watts Simpson Grierson15 Years Ranked
- Chris MorrisCameron Morris
- Ian HuntYoung Hunter
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Aaron LloydMinterEllisonRuddWatts | Sports Law2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAaron Lloyd of MinterEllisonRuddWatts is widely respected for his sports law practice, frequently advising athletes and sports organisations in relation to integrity risk management, disciplinary and employment issues.
1 Ashton WelshSimpson Grierson | Sports Law2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedAshton Welsh is a consultant in Simpson Grierson's Auckland office, where he advises major sporting organisations on a variety of commercial matters.
1 Richard WellsMinterEllisonRuddWatts | Sports Law2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedRichard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts maintains a non-contentious practice, acting for clients on commercial contracting, broadcasting rights, governance and employment matters.
Band 2
Band 3
3 Richard WattsSimpson Grierson | Sports Law2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedRichard Watts of Simpson Grierson is known for his work in sports law, with a particular focus on IP-related matters. He is based in Auckland.