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Best Lawyers uses an internationally respected and sophisticated methodology based on peer-review to identify the top lawyers all across the world.
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New Zealand
The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in New Zealand™ recognizes the professional excellence of 653 lawyers. These recognitions are based entirely on peer review. Our process is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice areas.
Additional recognitions are also awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region in a Best Lawyers edition. The most recent edition of The Best Lawyers in New Zealand™ also recognized 59 lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” honorees. Visit our research timelines to stay up to date on future editions and nominate a lawyer today for consideration in the next round of awards.
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Best Lawyers Global Presence
Founded more than 40 years ago, Best Lawyers® was the first to introduce professional recognition to the legal industry. Powered exclusively by peer review, our process helps clients identify qualified, trusted lawyers with confidence.
Our global coverage expanded significantly in 2006 and today we connect recognized legal talent across 76 countries, spanning six continents, through partnerships with more than 50 respected media outlets.
Our rigorous Purely Peer Review™ methodology recognizes established lawyers for professional excellence and highlights early-career, emerging legal professionals through our “Ones to Watch” awards in select markets.
By promoting transparency and trust, Best Lawyers contributes to the advancement of the legal profession worldwide.