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Bell Gully named as overall New Zealand leader by PLC Which Lawyer?
Bell Gully has been named the overall leader in the New Zealand law firm rankings by PLC Which Lawyer?
PLC Which Lawyer? is a publication based on independent and objective research which identifies the leading lawyers and law firms practising in the core areas of commercial law in over 80 jurisdictions around the world.
In the latest New Zealand rankings, Bell Gully is named as overall leader with "leading firm" rankings in the practice areas of corporate/M&A, dispute resolution, labour and employee benefits, restructuring and insolvency, and tax. The firm is highly recommended for its intellectual property practice and recommended in the life sciences practice area. A number of Bell Gully partners and senior associates are also recognised.
Says PLC Which Lawyer?: "Bell Gully is the new overall leader in the rankings table this year. Consistently excellent, the firm and its partners are praised by clients and peers alike. Bell Gully takes a leading ranking in almost every practice area covered, including tax, which is new to the chart this year. It is also highly recommended for its IP practice, and recommended in life sciences. The firm enjoys widespread recognition beyond its home market, and advises a range of international and domestic clients."
Individuals recognised by PLC Which Lawyer?
| Practice area | Individuals |
| Corporate/M&A | David Boswell Andrew Brown Peter Castle Garry Downs David Flacks Brynn Gilbertson Gavin Macdonald |
| Dispute Resolution | Mike Colson Brian Latimour Roger Partridge Ralph Simpson Rob Towner |
| Intellectual Property | Wayne Hudson Katherine Milne |
| Labour and Employee Benefits | Andrew Scott-Howman Rob Towner |
| Restructuring and Insolvency | Graham McKenzie Mark O'Brien |
| Tax | Niels Campbell Joanne Hodge David Simcock Graeme Smaill Willy Sussman |
