Alumni
Staying connected
to our alumni
At Duncan Cotterill, we value the relationships we build with our people and embody our value of He tāngata. Our alumni events are an important part of maintaining these connections, offering opportunities to reconnect, share experiences and stay informed about developments at the firm.
Whether based in New Zealand or overseas, our alumni remain an integral part of our community, and we’re always pleased to welcome familiar faces back—for a catch-up or a return to the firm.
Message from the chair
We offer outstanding career opportunities and our enterprising culture makes Duncan Cotterill a unique place to develop professionally. The firm is always on the lookout for capable and likeminded talent.
We appreciate our alumni know talented people and for those hard to fill roles we will extend the initiative to our alumni network – what a great way to get rewarded! To learn more contact our People and Culture team.
Alumni news
We’re committed to making sure you hear from us.
We have recently seen Alumni in London, Melbourne and Sydney.
Register your details below to hear about our next international city visits.
Alumni London May 2025
In May 2025, we hosted our annual London alumni event, welcoming 18 attendees. The event was hosted by Duncan Cotterill Partners Jonathan Scragg and Rob Coltman, alongside Senior Associate Dion Morley. This annual gathering plays a key role in maintaining strong overseas connections with our UK-based alumni.
This year, attendees were encouraged to bring a guest considering a return to work in New Zealand, providing them a unique chance to gain first-hand insight into life at Duncan Cotterill, directly from our partners and alumni. Our next London event is scheduled for May 2026.
Alumni Sydney February 2025
In February 2025, we welcomed 18 alumni for drinks and nibbles with Duncan Cotterill Partners Alastair Espie, Juliet Short, and Rob Coltman in Sydney. The event reflected our strong Trans-Tasman relationships and reaffirmed our commitment to staying connected with our Australian alumni. Our next Sydney alumni event is planned for early 2026.
Current
opportunities
“I felt really respected and trusted – I was given the opportunity to work on interesting and complex matters, and as a result felt both challenged and supported.”
– Alumnus
Referral rewards
Good people know good people, and while you may no longer work at Duncan Cotterill, we welcome your referrals! Know a talented legal mind or general superstar that you think would be a great fit for Duncan Cotterill?
Our alumni are now eligible for referral payments. Refer someone you think would be a great addition to our tāngata, and if they are successful in securing a role you could be eligible for up to $5,000* in referral fees.
For a full list of current vacancies, see our Careers page. However, we always want to hear about great people in the market, so even if you don’t see a suitable role listed, we would love to hear from you and welcome an introduction!
To refer someone, please contact Charlotte Holmes at charlotte.holmes@duncancotterill.com
| Role | Payment Value $NZD* |
| Senior Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, and other designated Management roles | $5,000 |
| Solicitors and Legal Executives | $3,000 |
| Legal Secretary, Support and Business Services roles | $2,000 |
* Terms and conditions apply.
- 100% payment to be made to the alumni following the referral’s completion of six months of service.
- The referring alumni needs to notify a member of the P&C team asap and complete the required paperwork to be eligible for the fee.
- Any CVs that have already been provided to Duncan Cotterill by a recruitment agency in the previous 12 months will not be eligible to qualify for the referral fee
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