The firm also received a finalist nod in two other categories
MinterEllisonRuddWatts has been named Law Firm of the Year for New Zealand at the IFLR Asia Pacific Awards 2025.
The firm beat out Chapman Tripp, Russell McVeagh, Bell Gully and Webb Henderson for the award.
“This accolade reflects the hard work of our talented team. We are immensely proud of our achievements and for the trust our clients place in us. As we continue to extend the boundaries of legal practice, we remain committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions”, MinterEllisonRuddWatts chief executive Andrew Poole said. “Being named as New Zealand’s Law Firm of the Year by IFLR highlights our work advising clients on leading deals and new financial technologies. This award reflects our ability to deliver forward-thinking solutions that support our clients’ business objectives”.
The firm’s work in digital finance and financial services regulation also resulted in its shortlisting in the digital finance and the financial services regulatory categories.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts joined a pool of finalists that included Allen & Gledhill, Bae Kim & Lee, Fangda Partners, Han Kun Law Offices, JunHe, Kim & Chang, and King & Wood Mallesons Hong Kong in the digital finance category. It also faced off against Yoon & Yang, Nishimura & Asahi, Khaitan & Co, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co for the financial services regulatory award.
The winners of the IFLR Asia Pacific Awards 2025 were announced at a ceremony held in Hong Kong on 16 April.
