Bell Gully: Latest News

Bell Gully partners lead Asia Pacific rankings

The expertise of Bell Gully partners has been recognised with the leading overall rankings in this year's edition of international legal directory, The Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Bell Gully stands out among New Zealand commercial law firms

The firm has achieved top-tier rankings for each practice area featured in the just released 2009 edition of IFLR1000.

Preeminent insolvency lawyer rejoins Bell Gully

Insolvency specialist Graham McKenzie has returned to Bell Gully, after serving as a member of the 32nd America's Cup International Jury based in Valencia, Spain.

High Court backs quick costs payment

A decision last week from the Auckland High Court has held that debtors cannot rely on solvency alone to defeat a liquidation application and has confirmed a new requirement that costs orders be paid immediately.

Bell Gully tops PLC Which Lawyer? 2008 rankings for New Zealand

Bell Gully has achieved top-tier rankings in six practice areas in PLC Which Lawyer? 2008, more than any other New Zealand law firm.

One new partner and five new senior associates in Bell Gully promotions

Bell Gully has promoted six outstanding lawyers to senior roles in the firm from 1 January.

Global research places Bell Gully as New Zealand leader

A guide to the world's leading business lawyers has again ranked Bell Gully a clear leader overall among Zealand law firms.

Investor protection for shareholders might come at a cost

New Zealand's increasingly robust investor protection legislation may be good news for some aggrieved shareholders but could result in a slower, more complicated liquidation process and diluted returns for unsecured creditors, says Bell Gully senior associate Tim Clarke.