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We are delighted that Guy Houghton Jones and Liora Bercovitch have been recognised as Future Legal Leaders by NZ Lawyer.
Guy Houghton Jones is a Senior Associate in our technology, media and telecommunications practice. He is a transactional lawyer, focussing on technology and telecommunications projects, digital infrastructure, intellectual property, procurement, outsourcing, and privacy and data protection.
Guy has played a leading role in major transactions, including advising Connexa and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan on their acquisition of American Tower’s New Zealand entities, as well as Connexa’s previous acquisition of 2degrees’ passive mobile network tower assets for NZ$1.076b and Ontario Teachers’ acquisition of Spark’s passive mobile network towers business for NZ$1.115b. He has also advised major banking industry participants on outsourcing and technology transformation arrangements and provided expert guidance on AI regulation and governance.
Partner Kelly McFadzien said, “Guy has quickly established himself as a leader in technology and telecommunications law. His expertise, both locally and internationally, makes him a trusted adviser to key clients, and he is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of New Zealand’s digital infrastructure.”
Liora Bercovitch is a Senior Associate in our litigation practice. She specialises in corporate and commercial disputes, securities matters, and privacy issues. She has over a decade of experience and has appeared in numerous High Court and Court of Appeal hearings and alternative dispute resolution forums, leading major commercial litigation cases.
Liora has notable experience in complex commercial litigation, including assisting Arvida to obtain Court approval for a major scheme of arrangement, defending Skellerup in a litigation-funded product liability claim, and acting for NZX-listed issuers defend regulatory investigations and proceedings. She has also contributed to Chapman Tripp’s thought leadership on securities regulation, data protection, and class actions, and played a key role in mentoring junior lawyers.
Partner Justin Graham said, “Liora is a powerhouse litigator with an impressive track record of success in complex disputes. She is highly regarded for her strategic insight, technical expertise, and dedication to both her clients and the legal profession.”
Chapman Tripp would like to extend congratulations to all of this year’s Future Legal Leaders.
NZ Lawyer invited professionals across the New Zealand legal industry to nominate exceptional young talent for the Future Legal Leaders list. Nominees had to be age 35 or under (as of January 31, 2025) and demonstrate a clear commitment to a career in the legal profession with a strong passion for the industry.
