Simpson Grierson

Overview

Simpson Grierson is a prominent commercial law firm in New Zealand, established in 1887. With offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, the firm employs over 350 staff, including around 45 partners and consultants, and approximately 175 lawyers across nine specialized practice groups. It is recognized as one of the largest and top-ranked legal firms in the country.

The firm provides a wide range of legal services in areas such as banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, construction, employment law, intellectual property, litigation, and real estate law. Known for its expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and public law, the firm is particularly recognized for advising local government entities and its international connections as New Zealand’s only member of Lex Mundi.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +64 9-358 2222
• Website: simpsongrierson.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/simpson-grierson

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Commercial law
• Corporate M&A
• Capital markets
• Banking and finance
• Dispute resolution
• Investment in New Zealand
• Commercial property
• Tax
• Intellectual property
• Competition law
• Employment law
• Infrastructure projects
• Resource management
• Technology law
• Public law
• Health and safety
• Climate change law
• Commercial litigation
• Public law advocacy
• Data protection
• Client relationships
• Legal advice
• Community investment
• Renewable energy
• Pro bono work
• Indigenous rights advocacy
• Real estate law
• Litigation
• Legal innovation
• Risk management
• Corporate governance
• Climate change regulation
• Public policy law
• Sector-specific legal expertise
• Legal consulting
• Diversity and inclusion
• International law
• ESG
• Consulting
• B2B services
• Sustainable development law
• Urban development law
• Cross-border M&A
• Education and training
• Community engagement
• Carbon neutrality initiatives
• Legal insights
• Māori legal issues
• Public sector legal advisory
• Innovation and technology in legal services
• Pro bono community projects
• Regulatory compliance
• Digital transformation in legal services
• Life sciences
• Nonprofit law and management
• Charitable work
• Skill development
• Community partnerships
• Youth programs
• Cultural diversity
• Government and local government law
• Agriculture and insurance law
• Client-focused culture
• Network of law firms
• International legal collaboration

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• Outlook
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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Lex Mundi
• Pacific Rim Advisory Council