Expertise Areas

Asia

Successful business enterprises in Asia need the support of professionals who understand the region and its diverse legal systems. Bell Gully advises Asian investors in New Zealand, New Zealand companies doing business in Asia, and companies based in Asia.

Banking and Finance

We have one of the largest financial services practices in the country. We provide a comprehensive range of services to leading banks, financial institutions, investment banks, corporates and sovereigns. All of our partners have practised as financial services lawyers in either London or New York. Our team help structure, negotiate and complete transactions, advising on project financing, capital and credit market issues, derivatives, structured finance, securitisation and other asset-backed financing, cross-border leasing, project financing, investment management and insolvency.

Corporate

Bell Gully's corporate team has earned a national and international reputation for providing practical commercial and innovative legal advice.

Employment

Human resources management has a significant impact on a business' success and reputation. Bell Gully's employment law team works with our clients to manage effectively all employment law, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, disciplinary and restructuring / redundancy issues. We have a strong appreciation of the needs of employers and we aim to find commercial and innovative solutions to their often complex employment and industrial issues.

Government

Our public law practice brings with it the depth of experience forged over many years of providing clients with policy, regulatory and strategic advice.

Insolvency

Bell Gully has a wealth of expertise and experience in insolvency, corporate restructuring, receivership and liquidation law in New Zealand. We have been involved in the largest, most complex and significant cases in New Zealand for several decades. Our specialist team is also regularly engaged to assist on major cross-border insolvency issues.

Litigation

Bell Gully's litigation practice is New Zealand's largest and widely acknowledged as its strongest. With a team of experts covering the full range of commercial and public law expertise, our practice deals with complex and contentious commercial disputes in all areas. Our team of more than 50 barristers and solicitors regularly appear before courts and tribunals at all levels and are involved in a significant proportion of the major commercial litigation conducted in New Zealand.

Property

Property ownership, use, development and financing require wide-ranging legal skills. Our approach draws on multidisciplinary skills to provide strategic advice across all aspects of a transaction or project. We focus on providing practical commercial advice to assist our clients achieve their business and project objectives.

Tax

Bell Gully's tax team is consistently recognised as the market leading legal tax team in New Zealand, delivering general corporate tax advice and tax policy, acting as counsel during tax litigation hearings, and advising on customs & excise matters and trusts, both domestically and for international clients.

Technology

Bell Gully's technology practice works with clients on issues at the forefront of industry development and innovation. We combine a commercial approach with extensive industry know-how to secure excellent outcomes for clients.