Learn about the firm

Who we are

The team behind many of New Zealand’s most significant and complex transactions.

About us

Our practice

We are recognised as the “go to” firm for complex transactions requiring innovative thinking and a commercial approach.

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We create opportunities for our clients by delivering legal advice that pairs technical excellence with creativity and a deep understanding of their business.

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Mayne Wetherell’s transactional practice spans corporate, finance and tax law, with extensive experience acting on multi-jurisdictional transactions and supporting significant US, UK and Australian counsel on New Zealand elements of global transactions.

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We take a partnership-based approach, building close relationships that allow us to identify and unlock opportunities throughout the full lifecycle of our clients’ businesses.

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Our specialist team brings extensive experience, a proven track record and the capacity to respond quickly to largescale transactions.

Our values

We have built our firm around how clients actually want to work with their legal advisers – direct access to senior expertise, commercial focus and genuine partnership from day one.

Commercially driven

We differentiate our offering from a typical law firm by actively seeking to identify opportunities for our clients. Those opportunities range from identifying potential acquisition targets, partnership opportunities or strategic investors to simply connecting existing relationships.

Purpose in practice

We were the first law firm in New Zealand to achieve BCorp certification. We do not view certification as an end point or a marketing tool, but rather as independent validation of the impact we are making in diversity and inclusion, corporate social responsibility and sustainability. We are constantly working to improve and develop these initiatives as part of our commitment to responsible business.

Technology, applied thoughtfully

Our commitment to innovation extends to the way we work. We leverage technology to streamline processes, enhance collaboration and deliver smarter, faster outcomes for our clients - setting us apart from traditional firms.

Built different

Mayne Wetherell combines the strengths of a large full-service firm with the culture and ethos of a boutique. As a non-hierarchical firm, we ensure that both the professional and financial benefits of being a premier practice flow to every member of our team, without the bureaucracy typical of larger firms. Everyone has the opportunity to shape the firm’s culture and direction, with a genuine voice in key decisions and our size and ambition mean we can act quickly and remain at the forefront of best practice.

About us

We’re always looking for talented lawyers to join our team. If you’re interested, please connect with our Recruitment team via the Contact Us form.

Meet the team

The people behind the work

Our strength lies in our people. All client work goes directly through experienced partners who bring both technical excellence and genuine commitment to understanding your business. Get to know the team and find the right expertise for your needs.