Buddle Findlay is progressive, well respected and at the forefront of the legal profession. We have an open and approachable client-focused culture, with a determination to continually provide the highest quality of service. Buddle Findlay’s experienced partnership brings an energy and enthusiasm to New Zealand’s legal market. Its practical approach has made it a valued strategic adviser to its clients with an ability to provide balanced advice within a broader commercial context. Buddle Findlay is one of New Zealand’s leading commercial and public law firms with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The firm has a total of 224 lawyers, including 45 partners and, with support staff, a total workforce of approximately 331 people. Our origins date back over 129 years, to the earliest days of legal practice in New Zealand. Buddle Findlay provides the full range of services to the corporate and public sector. Clients include national and multinational corporations, private equity and venture capital funds, banks and financial institutions, state-owned enterprises, government departments, and local and other statutory authorities. Buddle Findlay also has strong links with law firms in Australia, the United Kingdom, United States of America and Asia.
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The Buddle Findlay annual revenue was $63.7 million in 2026.
Philip Maitland is the Chief Executive of Buddle Findlay.
296 people are employed at Buddle Findlay.
Buddle Findlay is based in Wellington, Auckland.
The NAICS codes for Buddle Findlay are [54, 54111, 541, 5411].
The SIC codes for Buddle Findlay are [81, 811].