Anthony Harper continues to be recommended as a leading law firm in New Zealand, recognised in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Guide 2026 for its expertise and knowledge across 10 practice areas.

Announced on 14 January 2026, Anthony Harper is ranked for Banking and Finance, Construction, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Investment Funds, Labour & Employment, Real Estate, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Transport (Rail, Road, Air and Sea).

In addition to practice area rankings, individual practitioners have also been recognised for their expertise, including a new ranking for Lucy Scott in Investment Funds.

• Banking and Finance: Grant Goldsmith, Alice von Batenburg
• Corporate and M&A: Alex Campbell, Matt Smith, Sam Wilson, Jordan Wright
• Dispute Resolution: Dan Hughes, Richard Idoine
• Intellectual Property: Mark Gavin
• Investment Funds: Nick Summerfield, Lucy Scott
• Labour and Employment: Grant Nicholson, Anne Wilson
• Real Estate and Construction:  Ed Dunphy, Tim Barclay, Tim Bunker, Jessica Hanning
• Restructuring and Insolvency: Crispin Vinnell, Dan Hughes, Chloe Jolliffe
• Transport (Rail, Road, Air and Sea): Chris Dann

The Legal 500 is an independent guide that ranks law firms and lawyers worldwide based on their expertise, client feedback, and market research. It covers various practice areas, offering detailed analysis and insights into the strengths of leading firms. Read more about how Legal 500 rankings work here.