Dentons in New Zealand has been recognised in this year’s IFLR1000 rankings. The firm has been ranked in five practice areas, and 16 individuals have been recognised. Nine of our lawyers have been ranked Highly regarded for their practice area, with two Notable practitioners, two Rising star partners and three Rising stars.

Dentons would like to congratulate Senior Associate Christine James who has been included as a rising star for the first time in these rankings. This is a testament to the work that Christine delivers to both the Firm and our clients. 

2024 rankings

Ranked practices

• Banking and finance 
• Capital markets 
• M&A 
• Project development 
• Restructuring and insolvency 

Highly regarded

• Chris Parke – Project development, M&A
• Christina Sheard – Project development, Women Leaders 
• David Shillson – M&A
• James McMillan – Restructuring and insolvency 
• Liz Lim – Banking
• Martin Dalgleish – M&A
• Nicky McIndoe – Project development
• Paul Buetow – Project development
• Wook Jin Lee – Capital markets: Equity, M&A 

Notable practitioners

• Matthew Ockleston – Project development, Real estate acquisitions 
• Nick Scott – M&A

Rising star partner

• Ezekiel Hudspith – Project development 
• Katrina Van Houtte – Project development

Rising stars

• Christine James – Corporate and M&A
• Nicole Thompson – Restructuring and insolvency 
• Patrick Glennie – Restructuring and insolvency 

Congratulations to all of our ranked lawyers. Click here for the full list of IFLR1000 rankings.

IFLR1000 is the guide to the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers. IFLR1000 researches and ranks law firms and lawyers based on transactional advice. Law firm rankings and lawyer ratings are based on three key criteria: transactional evidence, client feedback and peer feedback.