Our Firm

Shaping solutions, delivering outcomes for over 160 years.

Built on a foundation of experience, knowledge and results, our 160-year longevity is down to our ability to continually innovate, challenge ideas, and look outside the boundaries of traditional thinking.

Our Team

We’ve constructed a team with a depth of individual expertise, to create a collective force as one of New Zealand’s leading corporate and private law practices. Relationship-driven, collaborative and focused on successful outcomes; our industry-leading practitioners help clients identify opportunities, mitigate risk and achieve objectives through robust legal advice, demystified through approachable, pragmatic communication.

 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

We are committed to encouraging and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, and the legal profession generally.

 

  • Diversity Works New Zealand

    We are a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion (formerly Diversity Works New Zealand), NZ’s national body for workplace diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • Gender Equality Charter

    We are a signatory of the New Zealand Law Society's Gender Equality Charter, which is a set of commitments aimed at improving the retention and advancement of women lawyers. Read more about the Gender Equality Charter here.

  • TupuToa Internship Programme

    The firm has, for several years, partnered with TupuToa to offer an annual paid 12 week internship to a young Māori or Pacific law student. Find out more about TupuToa here.

 

PRO BONa WORK

 

  • Twofold Bay                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    After three years of careful planning, a decommissioned fishing trawler was intentionally sunk off the coast of Hawke’s Bay to create an artificial reef and dive site. The 60‑year‑old vessel, which was stripped of contaminants and prepared to strict environmental standards, sank in just 10 minutes and now rests on the seabed near Napier. Andrew Green and Rowan Ashton were responsible for obtaining the necessary consents for the project. The initiative aims to support marine biodiversity and provide a new recreational attraction for the local community.  For more click here                                                                                     

Contributing meaningfully to our community

Led by the values of ethical and sustainable practice, Brookfields Lawyers is committed to contributing to the betterment of our communities, seeking opportunities for positive impact and supporting local initiatives through active partnership, sponsorship and scholarships.

Organisations we currently support include:

  • Brookfield Lawyers Scholarship
  • Garden to Table
  • Northern Health School
  • The Arts HouseTrust
  • Life Education Trust Counties Manukau
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    Careers at Brookfields

    We’re a progressive practice with an impressive heritage. Work alongside industry leaders, progress your career and create impact through your work - find out more about a career at one of New Zealand’s leading law firms.

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