More top recognition for Bell Gully in Asia Pacific guide

Monday 13 November 2006

A guide to the leading commercial law firms in Asia and Australasia has again awarded Bell Gully top New Zealand ranking.

For the fifth consecutive year, Bell Gully has secured the most top tier rankings in practice areas for New Zealand and has the highest number of partners named as "leading individuals" in Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Asia Pacific Legal 500 is produced annually by UK-based publisher Legalease and is based on independent research among lawyers and their clients.

The just released 2006-2007 edition awards Bell Gully top ranking in 10 of the 13 practice areas it features including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate/M&A, dispute resolution, IT and telecoms, insurance, projects and energy, real estate and construction, restructuring and insolvency, and tax. The firm is also ranked for its expertise in employment and intellectual property.

Practice area top tier rankings and comments from Asia Pacific Legal 500 2006/2007

Banking and finance - "Acclaimed as one of the most highly respected law firms, in New Zealand, Bell Gully boasts an outstanding track record in banking and finance, with one of the most experienced team in the the market. Murray King and David McPherson collect high praise all round."

Capital markets - "Bell Gully is going from strength to strength. In a year with very few new listings, the firm was involved in the largest Australasian IPO of 2005 (Goodman Fielder). It also advised on key capital raisings by technology companies in public markets, including the IPO of Rakon Limited and the first listing of a New Zealand company (Endace) on London's high-growth AIM exchange. Gavin Macdonald, Glenn Joblin and Brynn Gilbertson stand out according to clients."

Corporate and M&A

Dispute resolution - "Boasting one of the largest litigation teams in New Zealand, Bell Gully's practice remains a leading force in the market."

IT and telecoms - "Widely recognised as a market leader, Bell Gully continues to be at the forefront of the New Zealand IT and telecoms sector."

Insurance - "Bell Gully has an impressive track record in the insurance industry."

Projects and energy - "Bell Gully is widely considered to be one of the leading players in the projects and energy sector. The firm consistently handles some of the largest deals and projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors."

Real estate and construction

Restructuring and insolvency – “Bell Gully is widely recognised as having extensive experience in insolvency, corporate restructuring, receiverships and liquidations.“

Tax – “Bell Gully retains its position as one of the most admired tax practices in New Zealand.”
 
Individuals recognised Asia Pacific Legal 500 2006/2007

For more information, please contact:

Josephine Gallagher
Communications Manager
Bell Gully
64 9 916 8664 or 021 190 3185