The 2026 listing of leading New Zealand Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Junior Counsel details Junior Counsel practising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters in the New Zealand legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Matthew Harris, Shortland Chambers
Isaac Hikaka, Mills Lane Chambers
Jeremy Johnson, Bankside Chambers
Rachel Pinney, Thorndon Chambers
Polly Pope, Bankside Chambers
Leading
Sebastian Bisley, Thorndon Chambers
David Friar, Mills Lane Chambers
James Little, Shortland Chambers
Sam Lowery, Bankside Chambers
Michael Morrison, Bankside Chambers
Brent O’Callahan, Bankside Chambers
Jonathan Orpin-Dowell, Stout Street Chambers
Josh Suyker, Bankside Chambers
Jack Wass, Stout Street Chambers
Bridgette White, Bankside Chambers
Recommended
Andrew Grant, Bankside Chambers
Desley Horton, Shortland Chambers
Sam Jeffs, Mills Lane
Robert Kirkness, Thorndon Chambers
Nic Lawrence, Bankside Chambers
Julian Long, Shortland Chambers
Kathryn Lydiard, FortyEight Shortland
Josh McBride, Richmond Chambers
Liam McNeely, Mills Lane Chambers
Tiaan Nelson, Bankside Chambers
Andrew Peat — Shortland Chambers
Tim Smith, Thorndon Chambers
Esther Watt, Stout Street Chambers
Daisy Williams, Shortland Chambers