The 2026 listing of leading New Zealand Māori Law, Maori Land & Treaty of Waitangi Lawyers details solicitors practising within the areas of relating to Māori Law, Māori Groups & Treaty of Waitangi-related matters in the New Zealand legal market who have been identified by clients and peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
Preeminent
Renata Davis, Kahui Legal – Wellington
Horiana Irwin, Whaia Legal – Wellington
Paul Majurey, Atkins Holm Majurey – Auckland
Leading
Paul Beverley, Buddle Findlay – Wellington
Te Aopare Dewes, Chapman Tripp – Auckland
Stephanie Northey, Kahui Legal – Wellington
Renika Siciliano, McCaw Lewis – Hamilton
Recommended
Rachael Brown, Bell Gully – Wellington
Nathan Milner, Kahui Legal – Wellington
Coral Panoho-Navaja, Wackrow Panoho & Associates – Auckland
Annette Sykes, Annette Sykes & Co – Rotorua
Maia Wikaira, Whaia Legal – Wellington