49 Consulting Partners at Law Firms in New Zealand
- Jonno White
- 3 days ago
- 9 min read
When a decision touches people, property, capital or public life, the legal adviser in the room can shape what happens next.
This practical directory brings together partners, managing partners, special counsel and consultants from New Zealand law firms across commercial law, disputes, employment, property, public law, Māori legal issues, technology, regulation and private client advice.
The people below offer different kinds of legal experience, so the most useful starting point is usually the one that fits the decision in front of you.
1. Rachael Brown
Partner, Bell Gully
Rachael Brown is a current Partner at Bell Gully.
Their practice covers public law, Māori legal issues and employment law.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
2. Amon Nunns
Partner, Bell Gully
Amon Nunns is a current Partner at Bell Gully.
Their practice covers corporate law, competition and commercial advice.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
3. Chris Goddard
Partner, Bell Gully
Chris Goddard is a current Partner at Bell Gully.
Their practice covers corporate, competition and international experience.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
4. Craig Shrive
Partner, Russell McVeagh
Craig Shrive is a current Partner at Russell McVeagh.
Their practice covers public law, regulation, policy and law reform.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
5. Hannah Wilson
Partner, Russell McVeagh
Hannah Wilson is a current Partner at Russell McVeagh.
Their practice covers ESG governance, corporate advisory and strategic sourcing.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
6. Sam Nelson
Partner, Russell McVeagh
Sam Nelson is a current Partner at Russell McVeagh.
Their practice covers corporate advisory, real estate, tourism and private client work.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
7. Laura Fraser
Partner, Chapman Tripp
Laura Fraser is a current Partner at Chapman Tripp.
Their practice covers complex commercial litigation, class actions, administrative law and securities and financial services disputes.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
8. Nicola Swan
Partner, Chapman Tripp
Nicola Swan is a current Partner at Chapman Tripp.
Their practice covers international arbitration, international law, sanctions, climate, sustainability and ESG.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
9. Fiona Bennett
Partner, Chapman Tripp
Fiona Bennett is a current Partner at Chapman Tripp.
Their practice covers corporate and commercial law, construction and major projects.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
10. Laura Scampion
Country Managing Partner, DLA Piper New Zealand
Laura Scampion is a current Country Managing Partner at DLA Piper New Zealand.
Their practice covers employment, health and safety, business leadership and the New Zealand market.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
11. Carl Blake
Partner, DLA Piper New Zealand
Carl Blake is a current Partner at DLA Piper New Zealand.
Their practice covers employment, health and safety, privacy and workplace relations.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
12. Rachel Brown
Partner, DLA Piper New Zealand
Rachel Brown is a current Partner at DLA Piper New Zealand.
Their practice covers banking and finance, property and project finance, and restructuring.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
13. Amy Ryburn
Partner, Buddle Findlay
Amy Ryburn is a current Partner at Buddle Findlay.
Their practice covers commercial law, technology, outsourcing, public sector procurement, privacy and data protection.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
14. Paula Ormandy
Partner, Buddle Findlay
Paula Ormandy is a current Partner at Buddle Findlay.
Their practice covers property development, leasing, acquisitions and disposals.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
15. Allan Yeoman
Partner, Buddle Findlay
Allan Yeoman is a current Partner at Buddle Findlay.
Their practice covers technology, media and telecommunications.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
16. Nicola Cuervo
Partner, Lane Neave
Nicola Cuervo is a current Partner at Lane Neave.
Their practice covers employment, health, privacy and dispute resolution.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
17. Fiona McMillan
Partner, Lane Neave
Fiona McMillan is a current Partner at Lane Neave.
Their practice covers employment law, workplace investigations and disputes.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
18. Mike King
Partner, Lane Neave
Mike King is a current Partner at Lane Neave.
Their practice covers dispute resolution and litigation.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
19. Simon Cartwright
Partner, Hesketh Henry
Simon Cartwright is a current Partner at Hesketh Henry.
Their practice covers transport, trade, shipping, marine insurance and logistics.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
20. John Kirkwood
Partner, Hesketh Henry
John Kirkwood is a current Partner at Hesketh Henry.
Their practice covers private wealth, corporate and commercial law, trusts, wills and estates.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
21. James Lewis
Partner, Hesketh Henry
James Lewis is a current Partner at Hesketh Henry.
Their practice covers construction and infrastructure, contentious and non-contentious matters, and international dispute resolution.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
22. Henry Brandts-Giesen
Partner and Global Co-Chair, Family Office and High Net Worth, Dentons New Zealand
Henry Brandts-Giesen is a current Partner and Global Co-Chair, Family Office and High Net Worth at Dentons New Zealand.
Their practice covers private wealth, family office design and governance, succession and trust law.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
23. Nicole Thompson
Partner, Dentons New Zealand
Nicole Thompson is a current Partner at Dentons New Zealand.
Their practice covers dispute resolution and commercial litigation.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
24. Matt McGoldrick
Partner, Wynn Williams
Matt McGoldrick is a current Partner at Wynn Williams.
Their practice covers employment, dispute resolution, health and safety, privacy and data protection.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
25. Richard Hern
Partner, Wynn Williams
Richard Hern is a current Partner at Wynn Williams.
Their practice covers insurance, professional negligence and dispute resolution.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
26. Tom Heard
Partner, Wynn Williams
Tom Heard is a current Partner at Wynn Williams.
Their practice covers mergers and acquisitions, private equity and overseas investment.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
27. Stephen Gulley
Consultant, Turner Hopkins
Stephen Gulley is a current Consultant at Turner Hopkins.
Their practice covers commercial and residential real estate, trusts and wills.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
28. Jerry Yu
Consultant, Turner Hopkins
Jerry Yu is a current Consultant at Turner Hopkins.
Their practice covers cross-border civil and commercial litigation.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
29. Michael Robinson
Partner, Turner Hopkins
Michael Robinson is a current Partner at Turner Hopkins.
Their practice covers civil and commercial litigation, employment and mediation.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
30. Jack Porus
Consultant, Glaister Keegan
Jack Porus is a current Consultant at Glaister Keegan.
Their practice covers property, commercial law, trusts and estate planning.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
31. Paul McKendrick
Joint Managing Partner, Litigation, Glaister Keegan
Paul McKendrick is a current Joint Managing Partner, Litigation at Glaister Keegan.
Their practice covers litigation, employment and resource management.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
32. Mark Hopkinson
Partner, Glaister Keegan
Mark Hopkinson is a current Partner at Glaister Keegan.
Their practice covers corporate and commercial law, finance and offshore clients.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
33. Crispin Vinnell
Partner, Anthony Harper
Crispin Vinnell is a current Partner at Anthony Harper.
Their practice covers restructuring and insolvency, and financial institutions.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
34. Rose Clements
Partner, Anthony Harper
Rose Clements is a current Partner at Anthony Harper.
Their practice covers retirement villages and aged care.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
35. Tim Bunker
Partner, Anthony Harper
Tim Bunker is a current Partner at Anthony Harper.
Their practice covers property and real estate, logistics and transport, manufacturing and exporting.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
36. Stephanie Northey
Tumu Whakahaere | Managing Partner, Kahui Legal
Stephanie Northey is a current Tumu Whakahaere | Managing Partner at Kahui Legal.
Their practice covers family law, mental health law, Māori land law and litigation.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
37. Lynell Tuffery Huria
Tumuaki | Partner, Kahui Legal
Lynell Tuffery Huria is a current Tumuaki | Partner at Kahui Legal.
Their practice covers indigenous intellectual property, trade marks, copyright and patent advice.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
38. Renata Davis
Tumuaki | Partner, Kahui Legal
Renata Davis is a current Tumuaki | Partner at Kahui Legal.
Their practice covers commercial, contracting, property, Māori business and governance.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
39. Andrew Matthews
Partner, Simpson Grierson
Andrew Matthews is a current Partner at Simpson Grierson.
Their practice covers corporate advisory, private equity and commercial transactions.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
40. Donna Hurley
Partner, Simpson Grierson
Donna Hurley is a current Partner at Simpson Grierson.
Their practice covers employment law and workplace relations.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
41. Jane Harris
Special Counsel, Simpson Grierson
Jane Harris is a current Special Counsel at Simpson Grierson.
Their practice covers commercial agreements, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
42. Megan Evans
Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Megan Evans is a current Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Their practice covers employment, public law, board and governance advice.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
43. Gillian Service
Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Gillian Service is a current Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Their practice covers people risk, employment and workplace advice.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
44. Aaron Lloyd
Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Aaron Lloyd is a current Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Their practice covers litigation, regulatory investigations and sport.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
45. John Kahukiwa
Managing Partner, Corban Revell
John Kahukiwa is a current Managing Partner at Corban Revell.
Their practice covers commercial, family, property and Māori legal matters.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
46. Lisa Roberts
Senior Partner, Corban Revell
Lisa Roberts is a current Senior Partner at Corban Revell.
Their practice covers family, property and community-focused legal advice.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
47. David Lewis
Consultant, Dentons New Zealand
David Lewis is a current Consultant at Dentons New Zealand.
Their practice covers corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and healthcare.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
48. David Ireland
Partner, Dentons New Zealand
David Ireland is a current Partner at Dentons New Zealand.
Their practice covers banking, financial markets and financial services regulation.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
49. David Broadmore
Partner, Buddle Findlay
David Broadmore is a current Partner at Buddle Findlay.
Their practice covers commercial litigation, insolvency, construction, property and insurance.
That mix can help an organisation find a more focused conversation about the legal questions ahead.
A practical next step.
Legal work is often at its best when it helps people make a sound decision before a problem becomes urgent.
This list is a starting point for conversations about commercial change, disputes, people, property, regulation, governance and private client matters. Each person brings a different mix of experience.
About the author.
Jonno White is a keynote speaker, podcast host and author who writes and speaks about practical leadership.
He helps leaders and teams turn complex organisational questions into practical conversations and decisions.
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