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Doyle’s Guide legal leaders announced – employment; workplace health & safety; immigration

Lane Neave has earned strong recognition in the 2026 Doyle’s Guide rankings, with six senior lawyers named among New Zealand’s leading practitioners in employment and immigration.

Partners Fiona McMillan and Andy Bell have been named as recommended employment lawyers, while Managing Partner Andrew Shaw is recognised as a leading workplace health & safety lawyer. In addition, Special Counsel Joseph Harrop has been recognised as a Rising Star in the employment law space.

Lane Neave’s nationwide immigration team has also attracted accolades, with Partners Rachael Mason and Mark Williams being named as leading immigration lawyers.

In addition, Lane Neave has been recognised as a leading law firm practising in the area of employment.

Doyle’s Guide relies almost exclusively on peer review for its rankings, plus analyses the competitive landscape of ranked practitioners and firms across New Zealand’s major legal centres.

Read more about Doyles Guide.

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