Lawyers and advisers in New Zealand
Find proven, recommended lawyers and professional advisers in New Zealand, across corporate and commercial work, disputes, tax, property, employment, immigration and every other practice area. Compare the profiles below and contact an adviser directly.
The most represented practice areas in New Zealand are Immigration & Citizenship, Real Estate & Property and Regulatory & Public. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
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Alan Galbraith KC
Established in 1986, Shortland Chambers has become synonymous with legal excellence in New Zealand. Located in Auckland, the chambers is home to 38 barristers, including 20 King’s Counsel (KCs), making it the most KC-populated set in the…
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Chris Moore
Our Commercial Property team was evaluated by New Zealand’s Ministry of Economic and Development and given the ranking of no. 1 for “value for money” out of the “large” law firms across the country. This “value for money” ranking takes…
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Christopher Young
Christopher Young leads the intellectual property practice at Minter Ellison Rudd Watts and advises on a wide range of IP work (refer below). He has been actively involved in IPSANZ, LESANZ, INTA for many years (currently on INTA’s Famous…
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David Ryken
David Ryken is recognised as a leading immigration lawyer in New Zealand. He founded and manages one of New Zealand’s largest teams of legal professionals providing a full range of immigration services to corporates and individuals.…
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John Brown
John Brown consults to professionals in the field of trust law, providing specialist advice for lawyers, accountants and trust companies. In the area of litigation, he works principally with senior barristers who are engaged in litigation…
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Khushbu Sundarji
Khushbu Sundarji, Partner at Stewart Germann Law Office, has more than 10 years’ experience practising law in Australia and New Zealand. She joined the firm in 2017 to specialise in franchising, licensing and commercial contracts. To this…
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Mark Williams
Recognised internationally as a New Zealand immigration expert, Mark leads New Zealand’s largest and most respected corporate (and private client) immigration law practice, operating out of offices located in Auckland, Wellington,…
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Mette Mikkelsen
A clear communicator with strong people skills, Mette is adept at providing policy advice, managing large-scale projects with multiple deliverables in the social sector, and is an experienced evaluator. Mette brings an international…
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Sally Newcombe
Sally loves nothing better than seeing her clients realise the power in their numbers. She makes their financials come alive so they can make great decisions about their business. After spending time talking about your business, Sally will…
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Stewart Germann
Stewart Germann is a Partner at Stewart Germann Law Office and has more than 40 years' experience in New Zealand, acting for multiple franchise systems. He has advised franchisors across a wide spectrum of businesses throughout the region,…
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Vivian Zhang
Vivian is the Principal of Domain Legal. Her legal career has spanned a range of different practice areas and cultures. Vivian’s main focus at Domain Legal is on commercial dealings and investments, immigration and family law. She…
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Richard Small
Richard Small, Director of Auckland-based specialist firm Pacific Legal Ltd., has been named Specialist Immigration Law Firm of the Year in New Zealand at the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2025.
View profile →Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in New Zealand?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in New Zealand, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in New Zealand?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in New Zealand if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of New Zealand, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in New Zealand, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in New Zealand through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.