Law firm Anthony Harper has announced the promotion of Jordan Wright and Rebecca White to partner, and Mark Allen to special counsel.

Managing Partner, Ed Dunphy says: "Our people are central to Anthony Harper's success, and these promotions recognise the expertise, commitment and contribution of an exceptional group of lawyers across all levels of the firm.

"From Jordan and Rebecca being welcomed to the partnership, and Mark's promotion to special counsel, to our newly promoted senior solicitors reaching an important career milestone, each individual has demonstrated a dedication to delivering excellent outcomes for clients and supporting those around them. We congratulate them on their well-deserved promotions and look forward to their continued success."

Jordan Wright is a corporate lawyer with extensive experience across a range of transactions and corporate deals. Jordan joined Anthony Harper in 2015 and has built her practice around corporate M&A transactions along with a specialist focus on logistics, transport and supply chain. With clients ranging from SMEs to NZX listed companies, Jordan is highly regarded for providing commercially astute advice that delivers accurate and practical solutions.

Rebecca White is an employment lawyer who advises clients across the full spectrum of employment law, from day-to-day workplace issues through to complex disputes and litigation. Rebecca joined Anthony Harper in 2025 and has established a strong practice spanning both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Rebecca is recognised for providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice that helps organisations navigate employment issues with confidence.

Mark Allen is a corporate and commercial lawyerwith expertise in M&A, strategic procurement and intellectual propertycommercialisation. He acts for New Zealand and international clients ontransactions and commercial arrangements that support investment, expansion andoperations in New Zealand. Since joining Anthony Harper in 2022, Mark hasbecome known for translating technical legal issues into clear,execution-focused advice.

Five lawyers are all promoted to senior solicitor:

• Nicholas Allen: Intellectual Property in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
• Thomas Baker: Property in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
• Robin Kim: Corporate and Commercial in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
• Cate McArthur: Corporate and Commercial in Ōtautahi/Christchurch
• Kaitlin Webley: Employment in Ōtautahi/Christchurch

All new promotions are effective from 1 July 2026, with Jordan and Rebecca's appointment to the partnership subject to meeting Law Society requirements.