Buddle Findlay is progressive, well respected and at the forefront of the legal profession.  We have an open and approachable client-focused culture, with a determination to continually provide the highest quality of service.  Buddle Findlay’s experienced partnership brings an energy and enthusiasm to New Zealand’s legal market.  Its practical approach has made it a valued strategic adviser to its clients with an ability to provide balanced advice within a broader commercial context.

Buddle Findlay is one of New Zealand’s leading commercial and public law firms with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.  The firm has a total of 180 lawyers, including 46 partners and, with support staff, a total workforce of approximately 270 people.  Our origins date back over 120 years, to the earliest days of legal practice in New Zealand.

Buddle Findlay provides the full range of services to the corporate and public sector.  Clients include national and multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital funds, banks and financial institutions, state-owned enterprises, government departments, and local and other statutory authorities.  Buddle Findlay also has strong links with law firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, United States of America and Asia.

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Philip Maitland

Senior Solicitor Or Senior Associate - Litigation

Renee Stiles

Olwin Kleve

Lucy Ryan

Adam Gower

Victoria Stillwell

Simon Vodanovich

Hamish Selby

David Thomson

David Broadmore

The Legal Team at Buddle Findlay provides expert legal advice and representation to a diverse range of clients in both the corporate and public sectors. Comprising solicitors, partners, and special counsel with extensive experience across various practice areas, the team focuses on delivering practical solutions that cater to clients' unique needs while navigating complex legal landscapes. Through collaboration and a client-centric approach, they aim to uphold the firm's commitment to high-quality service and strategic guidance.

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