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Recognition
Recognition
Simpson Grierson is one of the leading and most widely recognised commercial law firms in New Zealand and the Pacific. Our reputation extends internationally where we are recognised as leading lawyers by the top global legal directories and league tables.
We are also recognised as the most globally connected law firm in New Zealand. As the exclusive New Zealand member of Lex Mundi (the world's leading association of independent law firms), we can provide our clients with global representation practically anywhere in the world.
Recent recognition for the firm includes:
2012 Who's Who Legal Awards - winner of the New Zealand Law Firm of the Year category. In addition our partners were listed as leaders in their field 18 times across 15 different practice areas. This is more than any other firm in New Zealand.
Australasian Law Awards 2011 - winner of the New Zealand Deal of the Year award at the prestigious ALB Awards held in Sydney in May for our work with the Auckland Transitional Authority (ATA) on the historic $29.5 billion Auckland local authority amalgamation.
2011 New Zealand Law Awards - winner of the Banking and Finance Law Award. The awards are determined by nominations and votes from the top 300 companies in New Zealand, with businesses being given the opportunity to vote online for the law firm or in-house legal team they believe provided excellence in client service.
International Law Office (ILO) - winner of the Client Choice Award 2011. The ILO Client Choice Awards recognise those law firms and partners around the world who excel across the full spectrum of client service. Simpson Grierson also won this award for two consecutive years in 2008 & 2009 - a feat unmatched by any other New Zealand law firm.
Legal Excellence Awards 2011 - InterContinental Finance Magazine voted Simpson Grierson Law Firm of the Year across 10 practice areas. Votes are taken from the magazine readership, industry peers and an in-house panel. Each voter was encouraged to vote for those firms that continually punch above their weight and who are the most capable within their field.
Corporate INTL Law Firm of the Year - an independent awards panel has named Simpson Grierson Law Firm of the Year in New Zealand across five categories at their Legal 2010 Awards, which recognise excellence in the world's leading legal advisers:
The following link provides further details of our recognition:
