Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms – New Zealand, 2026

Thomas Westaway

Shane Campbell

James_Nolen

 

The 2026 listing of leading New Zealand Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms details firms practising in commercial litigation, dispute resolution and arbitration matters in the New Zealand legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.

First Tier

Bell Gully
Russell McVeagh

Second Tier

Buddle Findlay
Chapman Tripp
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Simpson Grierson

Third Tier

Anthony Harper
Campbell Westaway
DLA Piper
Gilbert Walker
Lindsay Francis & Mangan
Norton Rose Fulbright

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Cuncannon
Dentons
Duncan Cotterill
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Martelli McKegg
McVeagh Fleming
Meredith Connell
Nolen Walters
Tompkins Wake
Wilson Harle
Wynn Williams

The 2026 rankings of leading Commercial Litigation law firms in New Zealand, identified by fellow New Zealand Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.