Leading New Zealand law firm, MinterEllisonRuddWatts, has been named as a finalist in multiple categories including M&A Deal of the Year, Large Law Firm of the Year, Law Firm Leader of the Year, Employer of Choice, as well as Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year in this year’s New Zealand Law Awards.

The firm’s Chief Executive, Andrew Poole says: “We are thrilled to again be recognised in multiple categories at this year’s New Zealand Law Awards. This recognition is a testament to our firm’s commitment to our clients, staff and wider legal profession. 

“We are proud of our firm’s reputation for providing commercial legal solutions and excellent service for our clients, and a workplace with a strong values-based culture. The combination of these sees our firm providing advice that helps shape New Zealand’s future.”

The firm’s award categories and deal nominations include:

• M&A Deal of the Year – Acquisition of Fonterra's Soprole dairy business by Gloria Foods 
• Mid-Market Deal of the Year – Acquisition of Pinnacle Corporation by Qube Holdings
• Large Law Firm of the Year
• Law Firm Leader of the Year (>100 Lawyers)
• Employer of Choice
• Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year

The New Zealand Law Awards celebrate excellence within the legal profession, recognising outstanding achievements advising on the country’s largest and most complex deals, commitment to delivering excellent client service, and leading legal expertise.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Thursday, 28 November in Auckland.