About us

Everything we do is grounded in our firm’s core values: authenticity, excellence, enterprising spirit, and he tāngata. These values are the reason our people and clients enjoy working with Duncan Cotterill.  

As New Zealand’s largest legal partnership, we have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, and Queenstown. Our 54 partners, together with our wider group, gives clients access to over 350 professionals dedicated to helping you navigate opportunities and challenges wherever business happens. 

We work alongside businesses, multinationals, investors, and individuals, delivering practical legal advice across the full spectrum of commercial and personal needs. Our expertise spans corporate and commercial law, property, litigation, employment, agribusiness, technology, and private client matters.  

Clients value our ability to assemble the right team for every matter, drawing on deep specialist knowledge and local insight. Many of our lawyers have international experience, equipping us to handle the complexities of cross-border transactions and global business.  

We focus on building strong relationships and being trusted advisors. We take the time to understand what drives our clients and what success means for them. By supporting our communities, investing in long-term partnerships, and delivering clear, decisive solutions, we help clients move forward with confidence.