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Doyle's Guide Releases its 2024 Listing of Leading New Zealand Family, Divorce & Relationship Property Lawyers
We're pleased to share that our partners, Sarah Vyle and Fiona Cowan, have been recognised in Doyle’s 2024 Leading NZ Lawyers list, earning the distinction of "Recommended" by their peers. This acknowledgement highlights their expertise and dedication in the areas of family, divorce, and matrimonial law.
Additionally, our solicitor, Anna Becroft, has been named a "Rising Star," joining a select group of emerging New Zealand legal talent.
At the organisational level, Denham Bramwell has been designated a Tier 2 Family & Relationship Property law firm, reflecting our ongoing commitment to delivering quality legal services.
Our family law team focuses on achieving the best legal outcomes for its clients so to be recognised by our peers for this work is greatly appreciated.
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