About Mō mātou

About About

Our purpose is to help shape New Zealand’s future.

We do this by working alongside our clients, our people, and our communities. We deliver value by listening to our clients to gain a deep understanding of their business and industry, and providing practical and innovative commercial solutions, so they can achieve their business goals.

As a leading, full-service law firm, you will have access to internationally recognised, experienced legal and business advisers across a wide range of practice areas and industry sectors.

We work to provide a seamless experience for our clients, here in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. As a member of the MinterEllison Legal Group, we offer our clients access to one of the largest full-service legal groups in the Asia-Pacific region – and can hand-pick a team of legal experts to fit your business needs.

Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke

Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke

Established in 2023, our firm’s Ngā Karahipi Whakaeke (Awards Programme) is designed to support diversity in the legal profession. Ngā Karahipi means scholarship or award, and Whakaeke means to enable arrival, as we hope to support more Māori students through their law studies and to achieve their goals.

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Community impact Community impact

Community impact Pānga hapori

Our Community Investment Programme supports grassroots and community organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand. This is one way we create a greater impact and help to shape our country’s future.

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Our commitment to sustainability Our commitment to sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability Tō mātou manawanui ki ngā take ukauka

Our firm is playing an active part in Aotearoa New Zealand’s sustainability journey. We are passionate about helping to shape our country's future, and we believe in using our collective skills, time, and resources to make a positive impact for our people, our clients, our communities and our planet.

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Diversity and inclusion Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion Kanorau me te whakawhanaungatanga

Our purpose, vision and values define who we are and our ambitions for the future. Our values – waka eke noa, waka whakarei and waka hourua – are part of our DNA and are at the core of our firm’s unique culture. We champion diversity and inclusion within our firm, the legal profession and our wider communities.

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International connections International connections

International connections Ngā tūhonotanga whenua kē

We are an Aotearoa New Zealand firm with a global reach, offering seamless legal advice for clients in the Asia-Pacific region and globally. As a member of the MinterEllison Legal Group, our clients can access one of the largest full-service legal groups in the Asia-Pacific region – and we can hand-pick a team of legal experts to fit your business needs.

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Our history Our history

Our history Tō mātou whakapapa

We are proud of our rich Aotearoa New Zealand history, and our position as a trusted adviser to Kiwi and global businesses for more than 140 years.

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Alumni Alumni

Alumni Kāhui Kaimahi Onamata

Connecting past networks with present insights and tomorrow’s potential. Stay in touch with former colleagues, and keep up-to-date with the latest news and information from MinterEllisonRuddWatts through the firm's alumni programme.

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Our leadership team

Our firm has strong leadership, from the board to division leaders and the management team. Our leaders work together to drive our firm’s strategy.

Management team

Andrew Poole

Andrew Poole

Chief Executive

Jordan Cole

Jordan Cole

Operations Director

Greg Starr

Greg Starr

Chief Financial Officer

Nigel Stevenson

Nigel Stevenson

Chief Information Officer