LeeSalmonLong

Housing a ‘first-class’ team, boutique firm LeeSalmonLong is praised for its ’laser focus’ and ‘excellent mix of academic understanding and practical skills’. Based in Auckland, the practice counts major corporates, NGOs and political organisations among its key client base, all benefitting from the team’s experience in leading witness trials and appeals, including appearing before the Supreme Court. Pro-bono matters form a prominent part of the practice, which advises some of the world’s leading institutional organisations. The ’personable’ Michael Heard is noted for his commercial, contractual, and contentious insolvency work, while the ‘brilliant’ Tim Mullins consistently appears at all levels of the higher courts and certain specialised tribunals. ’Polished performer’ Rachel Keane is praised for her ‘excellent client and witness management skills’. Daniel Nilsson has a specialist media law practice, regularly acting for both media organisations and individuals in defamation cases, while David Bullock has particular expertise in company and contractual disputes. Isaac Hikaka has left the firm to join the bar.