Ranking tables

Tax | Asia-Pacific

New Zealand

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Band 1
  1. Russell McVeagh
    1
    Russell McVeagh
    Tax
    2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Russell McVeagh's team regularly advises on the tax aspects of high-value corporate transactions and complex contentious proceedings involving tax avoidance and tax assessment amendments. It is particularly well placed to advise on regulatory matters involving debt and equity issuances. The team expertly assists clients with transfer pricing and customs and excise duty matters, as well as policy development and law reform. It also advises on the tax aspects of employee share schemes. Notable clients include Trustpower, QIC Private Capital and ANZ Banking Group.
  2. Bell Gully
    Tax
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Chapman Tripp
    Tax
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    2
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts offers an array of expertise advising on taxation aspects of corporate transactions and tax authority disputes. The firm possesses considerable knowledge of infrastructure, investment and warranty insurance matters. It is regularly entrusted by major banks and investment funds to advise on tax issues, and also acts for clients in the energy, media and real estate sectors, among others. Notable clients include the University of Otago, FIFA and Dai-ichi Life Holdings.
  2. Buddle Findlay
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2
  3. Simpson Grierson
    Tax
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. DLA Piper New Zealand
    3
    DLA Piper New Zealand
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper New Zealand is frequently called upon to assist clients with the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, capital raises and insurance matters. It further offers expertise in relation to inbound and outbound investments, corporate restructurings and employee share options. The legal team regularly acts for large insurers, private equity and technology companies. Notable clients include AIG Insurance, Foodstuffs and NZX.
  2. Mayne Wetherell
    3
    Mayne Wetherell
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Mayne Wetherell is recognised for its well-regarded tax practice, frequently acting for major corporations and financial services clients. The team provides advice in relation to the taxation elements of corporate and debt-related transactions, as well as acting for clients in tax litigation. Notable clients include Avanti Finance, Corporate Taxpayers Group and Genesis Energy.
  3. EY Law
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3
  4. PwC Legal
    Tax
    2024 | Band 3