James & Wells finalists for awards in two categories at the 2022 New Zealand Law Awards

August 22, 2022

James & Wells finalists for awards in two categories at the 2022 New Zealand Law Awards

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We are pleased to announce that James & Wells has been named an excellence awardee for the 2022 New Zealand Law Awards in two categories including Intellectual Property Specialist Law Firm of the Year and Managing Partner of the Year, Tim Walden (<100 Lawyers).

The annual New Zealand Law Awards, now in its 18th year, is the leading independent awards event in the legal profession in New Zealand. Across an array of categories, the awards recognise the region’s leading law firms, in-house legal teams, individuals, and dealmakers over the past year. It’s a true reflection of excellence in the legal profession.

For a full list of the New Zealand Law Awards 2022 excellence awardees click here.

The category winners will be announced on 10 November 2022 at the awards ceremony at the Cordis Hotel in Auckland.

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