Anthony Harper has been recognised again by IFLR1000 for its expertise in New Zealand financial and corporate law. In the 2025 rankings, the firm has achieved improved rankings in both Restructuring and Insolvency and Corporate and M&A, reaffirming our strong market position and the depth of our transactional expertise. It is also continues to be ranked in Banking and Finance.

In addition to practice area rankings, 10 of our lawyers have also been recognised for their expertise:

• Highly regarded: Crispin Vinnell (Restructuring and Insolvency), Dan Hughes (Restructuring and Insolvency) and Grant Goldsmith (Banking and Finance).
• Rising star partner: Sam Wilson (Corporate and M&A) and new rankings for Chloe Jolliffe (Restructuring and Insolvency) and Lance Jones (Corporate and M&A).
• Rising star: Alice von Batenburg (Banking and Finance).
• Notable practitioner: Geoff Hosking (Corporate and M&A) and new rankings for Chris Dann (Corporate and M&A), and Malcolm Hurley (Corporate and M&A).

IFLR1000 is a leading international legal market research platform that ranks financial and corporate law firms and lawyers globally. Rankings are based on transactional evidence, client feedback, and market insight.

View the full list of IFLR1000 2025 New Zealand rankings here.

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