Anthony Harper celebrates 23 lawyers recognised by Best Lawyers
Anthony Harper is proud to announce that 23 of its lawyers have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in New Zealand™ 2026 list, highlighting the firm's ongoing commitment to legal excellence.
The annual Best Lawyers list honours the most influential and effective lawyers across New Zealand, as determined purely by peer review.
In a special honour, Tim Barclay has been named Lawyer of the Year for Real Estate, an accolade awarded to those who receive the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region.
"Recognition in Best Lawyers reflects the respect of fellow practitioners and consistent quality of work delivered by our team," said Ed Dunphy, Managing Partner. "We're delighted to see so many of our lawyers acknowledged."
The full list of Anthony Harper lawyers recognised includes:
- Alex Campbell, Corporate Law
- Alistair Law, Real Estate Law
- Anne Wilson, Labour and Employment Law
- Chris Dann, Corporate Law
- Crispin Vinnell, Banking and Finance Law, Insolvency and Reorganisation Law
- Dan Hughes, Insolvency and Reorganisation Law, Litigation
- Daniel French, Real Estate Law
- Ed Dunphy, Construction Law, Real Estate Law
- Geoff Hosking, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Grant Goldsmith, Banking and Finance Law
- Grant Nicholson, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Litigation
- Karen Kemp, Construction Law, Litigation
- Lance Jones, Corporate Law
- Lynne Van, Litigation
- Malcolm Hurley, Corporate Law
- Mark Gavin, Intellectual Property Law, Technology Law
- Michelle Burke, Elder Law
- Nick Summerfield, Financial Institutions
- Nigel Oliver, Banking and Finance Law
- Simon Weil, Trusts and Estates
- Sylvia Cheah, Real Estate Law
- Tim Barclay, Real Estate Law
- Tim Bunker, Real Estate Law
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Lawyers are nominated and evaluated entirely by their peers, making recognition in Best Lawyers a meaningful reflection of professional respect and excellence in legal practice. Read more about Best Lawyers here.
