Simpson Grierson has again been recognised in the Doyles Leading Lawyers Guide 2026, with lawyers across our Environment & Resource Management and Construction Litigation & Disputes teams acknowledged for their expertise and client impact.

Environment & Resource Management

Our firm retained its First Tier ranking in Environment & Resource Management, reflecting the depth and consistency of our practice in this area. Four lawyers are individually recognised: Sarah Scott, Bill Loutit, Mike Wakefield, and Matt Conway, who receives his first Doyles ranking this year. The Doyles guide identifies lawyers based on feedback from clients and peers, making Matt's inclusion a meaningful signal of the reputation he has built through his work advising clients on complex resource management and environmental matters.

Construction Litigation & Disputes

In Construction Litigation & Disputes, our firm holds a First Tier ranking, with Partners Shanti Frater and Jo-Anne Knight both recognised. Shanti, who leads our National Construction Law practice, has moved up to a Leading ranking this year, which is a reflection of the prominent role she plays in advising clients on contentious construction matters.

Client impact

Rankings like these are grounded in the experiences of the clients and peers who provide feedback to Doyles. For our teams, they reflect years of consistent, high-quality advice on some of New Zealand's most complex environmental, resource management, and construction matters; from major infrastructure projects and regulatory consenting through to high-stakes construction disputes. We're proud of the recognition, and grateful to the clients who trust us with work that matters.

Doyles Leading Lawyers is an independent Australasian legal directory, identifying top practitioners based on client and peer feedback across a range of practice areas.