Ranking tables

Sports Law | Asia-Pacific

New Zealand

Rankings overview for Lawyers

2

Band 2

  1. Nigel StirlingGibson Sheat
3

Band 3

  1. Richard Watts Simpson Grierson15 Years Ranked
  2. Chris MorrisCameron Morris
  3. Ian HuntYoung Hunter

All Lawyers profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Aaron Lloyd
    1
    Aaron Lloyd
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked

    Aaron 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.

  2. 1
    Ashton Welsh
    Simpson Grierson | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked

    Ashton Welsh is a consultant in Simpson Grierson's Auckland office, where he advises major sporting organisations on a variety of commercial matters.

  3. Richard Wells
    1
    Richard Wells
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Richard Wells of MinterEllisonRuddWatts maintains a non-contentious practice, acting for clients on commercial contracting, broadcasting rights, governance and employment matters.

  4. Maria Clarke
    Maria Clarke Lawyers | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Nigel Stirling
    Gibson Sheat | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. 3
    Richard Watts
    Simpson Grierson | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Richard 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.

  2. Chris Morris
    Cameron Morris | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Ian Hunt
    Young Hunter | Sports Law
    2025 | Band 3