Recognition for Four Partners in Best Lawyers 2026

23 April 2025

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Wynn Williams is proud to announce that four of our Partners have been recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in New Zealand.

Ash Hill, Managing Partner – Corporate Advisory & Transactions
Philip Maw, Partner – Environment & Planning, Local Government
Richard Hern, Partner – Dispute Resolution, Insurance
Stephen Lowe, Partner – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law & Private Equity Law

The Best Lawyers in New Zealand awards recognise lawyers who have achieved excellence in their practice areas, based entirely on peer review by fellow legal professionals.

Inclusion in the 2026 list is a testament to the respect and high regard in which Ash, Amanda, Philip, Richard and Stephen are held within the profession — and reflects their continued commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

This recognition follows the recent promotion of 15 lawyers across the firm — a strong reflection of the depth of talent and leadership developing at every level of Wynn Williams.

About Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers is one of the most respected accolades in the legal profession. Its rankings are based on confidential peer reviews, where lawyers evaluate the calibre of their colleagues in the field.

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