We’ll support you to thrive

We are dedicated to our profession, our clients and each other.

You will be hard pushed to find a group of more passionate and devoted lawyers. We count ourselves lucky to be part of a progressive firm that is at the forefront of law in New Zealand. Our reputation for hard work and getting results keeps us on our toes and motivates us to continue to do things better and smarter.

Who we are

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Our approach is simple

Everything we do revolves around our clients and what they need. We love working with our clients and are proud that they love working with us too. Together we achieve some amazing things.

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Our community

We have an obligation to recognise and manage the impact our business has on the environment, and to contribute to the wellbeing of the community around us. We are dedicated to playing an active role within the communities in which we live and work, providing funding, legal skills and time to make a difference.

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Sustainability

We depend on the environment that sustains us. We are mindful of our environmental impact and are constantly trying to improve our performance as a responsible corporate citizen and employer.

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Awards & recognition

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Two Senior Associates recognised by NZ Lawyer as Future Legal Leaders

We are delighted that Jayne O’Connell and Sophie Harker have been recognised as Future Legal Leaders by NZ Lawyer.

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Firm ranked in Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026

We are pleased to share that a number of our lawyers have been recognised in the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2026 guide. The firm continues to be acknowledged across a range of practice areas, including several Tier 1 rankings.

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Recognising our team in Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026

We are delighted to share that several of our team members have been recognised for their expertise in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2026 guide. We’re also proud to see our firm ranked across 17 key practice areas, including 10 Band 1 rankings.

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Chapman Tripp celebrates tenth consecutive win at 2025 KangaNews Awards

We are proud to have been named the New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 KangaNews Awards, marking a tenth consecutive year receiving this honour. This recognition is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in the New Zealand legal and financial markets.

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Celebrating our team’s inclusion in IFLR1000 2025

We are delighted to announce that several of our team members have been recognised in the IFLR1000 2025 rankings for their outstanding expertise in financial and corporate law. We are also proud that our firm has achieved recognition across five key practice areas. These results reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us.

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