People.

Mayne Wetherell provides a top-tier experience.  From day one you feel like you are part of the team and are entrusted with complex, interesting and rewarding legal tasks.  The team invest significant time into your personal and professional development with an abundance of learning opportunities throughout wide-ranging corporate and finance tasks.  This gives you the ability to develop a multi-faceted skill base which can be applied to a wide-range of high-calibre transactions that are unparalleled in the industry.

The thing I like most about Mayne Wetherell is the collaborative environment of the office.  Everyone at the firm, across all levels, is willing to provide advice and assistance when needed which provides an inclusive learning platform for all.  

I am proud that Mayne Wetherell also has a focus on diversity & inclusion and the “doing business for good” movement.  A personal highlight for me was being part of the team that helped to obtain B Corp status for the firm, making us the first law firm in New Zealand to be a BCORP.

Mayne Wetherell provides the opportunity to work on our clients’ most significant, innovative and complex transactions, whilst still maintaining the essence of a small firm with a tight-knit team culture.  As a result, you will deal directly with clients regularly and your development as a lawyer will be fast-tracked.

Working at Mayne Wetherell gives you an incomparable opportunity to immerse yourself in a broad variety of complex legal transactions.  Senior lawyers in each transactional team take the time to ensure you understand the full picture and support you to make valuable contributions.   As a solicitor at Mayne Wetherell, I have always felt comfortable to ask questions and voice my opinion and I am grateful to work with people who support my learning and growth.  Mayne Wetherell offers the support and culture of a smaller firm while also providing the opportunity to work on high profile, challenging and interesting transactions.

Working at Mayne Wetherell has been an incredibly enriching experience.  The firm genuinely invests in its employees’ growth, offering plenty of development opportunities, which has made me feel supported and valued.  I have had the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of matters with experienced colleagues who are always willing to assist and share their knowledge.

Having moved to Mayne Wetherell from another firm a few years into my career, I can say that Mayne Wetherell is an exceptional place to work.  The work we do is both varied and engaging and the team is enthusiastic and supportive.  The people at Mayne Wetherell are one of the highlights of working here.  Everyone is extremely welcoming and it’s great working in a place where you feel that you know every member of the team.  Our work spans corporate, tax and finance transactions.  As a junior you will get opportunities to expand your knowledge across a number of different transactions and areas of law, building a great base of experience in the important early years in your career.

It has been an extremely rewarding experience working at Mayne Wetherell.  Right from the beginning you will be deeply engaged in a wide range of high-value, market-leading transactions.  The firm progressively aims to ensure that you are well supported in your professional and personal development.  Overall, it has been a thoroughly enjoyable time working at Mayne Wetherell amongst a great tight knit group of people.

I joined Mayne Wetherell in 2021 to lead the firm’s tax practice, having spent 20 years at a larger law firm.  The attraction of Mayne Wetherell for me is that I have the opportunity to work on some of New Zealand’s most interesting and significant legal matters, while enjoying a culture that’s non-hierarchical and non-bureaucratic.  Mayne Wetherell is a firm where every individual counts and no one gets lost in the crowd.  That’s reflected in the developmental opportunities for each lawyer beginning their career at Mayne Wetherell.  Although the firm has excellent structured training available, the emphasis is much more about individual feedback, and hands-on experience right from day one, and that’s what I think gives Mayne Wetherell lawyers the edge in terms of the opportunities for development.

Brendan specialises in corporate and international taxation. He has represented clients in respect of some of New Zealand’s most significant commercial transactions and tax disputes.  He is well known as a leading tax lawyer in New Zealand.

Brendan is recognised in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame for tax law, is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners and was named in Australian Lawyer magazine’s 2016 ‘Hot List’ as one of the top private practice lawyers working in the Australasian legal market.

Collaborative growth is central to the Mayne Wetherell ethos.  With each member of the firm eager to strengthen understanding and facilitate curiosity, I have felt supported to move beyond my comfort zone.  The non-hierarchical structure of the firm, versatile nature of work, and genuine opportunity to make meaningful contributions continues to enhance my overall experience as a junior lawyer.

Mayne Wetherell operates as ‘one team’ which offers you the unique opportunity to work on both corporate and finance transactions simultaneously throughout your junior years at the firm.  These areas of law often go hand in hand, and the ability to develop your knowledge and skills in both gives you a rare perspective.  The firm and lawyers invest in you and your career from day one, and the responsibility you are entrusted with is empowering as you see how your work immediately adds value to a transaction.  The team is welcoming and supportive and this is an excellent place to begin your legal career.

My summer at Mayne Wetherell was an incredible insight in to working at a top law firm in New Zealand.  As a summer clerk, you have the opportunity to get involved in a mix of tasks across both finance and corporate transactions.  A lot of the lawyers at Mayne Wetherell have come through the summer clerk program previously, so they understand how you feel and are always there to offer guidance and support.  From day one the entire team make you feel welcomed and throughout the summer there is plenty of social activities to get involved in!

My time with Mayne Wetherell has been shaped by its reputation as a premier law firm and its culture of support and professionalism.  It can be hard to gauge what sets law firms apart, but with Mayne Wetherell it is clear that the firm’s commitment to its people and quality of work are unmatched.  Having come into the firm with little to no experience studying or working within corporate and finance law, I have felt immense support throughout my summer.  The firm goes above and beyond in nurturing its juniors, providing an excellent quality of training and hands on work from day one.

While the calibre of work and the range of transactions Mayne Wetherell deals with have been highlights themselves, I believe it is the firm’s culture which sets it apart.  Mayne Wetherell is a vibrant and social work environment.  As a summer clerk you will be warmly welcomed and experience the best of both worlds – top-tier work combined with the culture and comradery that can only be achieved at a firm of this size.

Mayne Wetherell has been a fantastic summer clerking experience.  As a summer clerk there is an abundance of guidance to put you on the right path.  No question is a silly question and everyone, at all levels, is willing to help out. One of my favourite traits of the firm is that it is not a competitive environment.  The summer is spent becoming close to your cohort and others at the firm rather than competing for work and for a place in the firm’s future.  I would describe Mayne Wetherell as a very cohesive team.

A junior lawyer at Mayne Wetherell has the unique ability to work across multiple disciplines for many different partners. Whilst the scope of our work generally spans the practice areas of corporate, finance and tax, as a junior lawyer I have found myself across everything from commercial contracts, to employment contracts to property transactions. Initially I was worried I was missing out on potential exposure to different practice areas by joining a specialist law firm. However, when comparing my own experience to that of friends at larger full practice firms, I believe I’ve tasted a far larger spectrum of the legal world. 

Mayne Wetherell has been a fantastic opportunity to begin my legal career.  The firm fosters an ethos of providing lawyers with countless opportunities and flexible career development.  All members work as a cohesive team, enabling a crucial mentoring network for junior lawyers.  The calibre of work has established Mayne Wetherell as an idyllic environment for lawyers to hone their skills in all aspects of New Zealand’s premier finance, tax and corporate transactions.  This has created a unique culture where juniors are provided with training and support of the highest quality to excel in the legal profession.

Mayne Wetherell facilitates an inclusive team environment where there is no hierarchy.  You will quickly form strong working relationships with all members of the firm which makes going to work more than just a learning experience; it is a place where you will feel comfortable to ask questions, offer ideas and speak your mind.

Charlotte advises on corporate and commercial transactions. She has advised on a number of significant transactions, with a particular focus on M&A, private equity and significant overseas investment.

Charlotte was named an excellence awardee in the Young Private Practice Lawyer Of The Year category at the 2024 New Zealand Law Awards. She has been recognised by both the IFLR 1000 and NZ Lawyer as a “Rising Star”.

At Mayne Wetherell you are treated as a valuable member of the close knit team from day one.  You are surrounded by like-minded individuals that invest in both your professional development and personal wellbeing.  From the get go you will be contributing to market leading transactions.  A point of difference that I benefited from is the day-to-day collaboration with the entire team, allowing you to learn from juniors, partners and everyone in between.

Mayne Wetherell is distinguished by its focus on market-leading transactions and the opportunity lawyers have to engage with both corporate and finance aspects.  Summer clerks are involved in all stages of these transactions, working directly with some of New Zealand’s foremost transactional lawyers.  The firm offers a close-knit commercial environment, with high standards and strong mentorship, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a challenging and rewarding legal career.

Mayne Wetherell provides the perfect environment for starting your legal career.  The firm’s investment in its young lawyers is fostered toward encouraging autonomy and responsibility, meaning you begin to develop your legal style and skills from the outset.  The non-hierarchical culture of the firm allows you to work on high quality transactions alongside the best in the industry.  The Mayne Wetherell team are a very supportive and actively encourage you to ask any questions making it a supportive and stimulating firm to be a part of.

Starting your career at Mayne Wetherell means a unique opportunity to work on high value and complex transactions for clients in New Zealand and internationally.  The absence of rigid teams means that you get to work with different people on a wide range of matters, across mergers and acquisitions, tax and finance, and carve out a niche for yourself based on what you enjoy.

Working across multiple transactions allows you to get to know everyone at the firm and helps foster a fun and collaborative relationship.  You are given a high level of responsibility from your first year, and this strong collaborative culture means you have the necessary support to navigate advanced transactions from the very beginning of your career.

I joined Mayne Wetherell’s tax team having begun my career at a larger firm.  I made the move to Mayne Wetherell because of the exceptional opportunities on offer for learning and professional development.  Mayne Wetherell is non-hierarchical and offers an opportunity to work closely with experienced partners on a range of complex, high profile, and challenging matters from day one.  While based in the tax team, I’ve enjoyed working on a wide range of issues, including company and trust law questions, evidence issues, civil procedure, and working on a pro bono litigation matter the firm has taken on involving the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act.  I believe working at Mayne Wetherell has greatly accelerated my development as a lawyer.

Mayne Wetherell distinguishes itself from other top firms by training lawyers to manage and advise on all aspects of complex business transactions.   Operating as a single team, our junior lawyers are able to work with, and learn from, individuals at all levels of the firm.  With the full support of the senior staff, junior lawyers are also encouraged to take ownership of various aspects of each transaction.

Sherryn has experience on a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures and overseas investment, with a particular focus on cross border transactions and foreign direct investment.

Sherryn was recognised by NZ Lawyer as a Rising Star in 2024.

Having worked previously in large firms, I can say that Mayne Wetherell offers the calibre and quality of work you would expect from a large, top tier firm, while delivering its lawyers the opportunity to work in a small, focussed environment.  With experienced practitioners across a range of levels in corporate, finance and tax, I believe we offer unique opportunities for summer clerks and junior lawyers to get involved in the most complex transactions, accelerating their learning and development.

Chris advises on tax law.  He has advised on a number of significant transactions including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), and financing arrangements.  He has also acted for clients seeking binding rulings from Inland Revenue in respect of prospective transactions, and represented clients in respect of Inland Revenue investigations and disputes. 

Chris is recognised as a “Next Generation Partner” in Tax by Legal 500, and has been named a Rising Star by NZ Lawyer.

Mayne Wetherell has provided unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth.  The firm’s positive and supportive culture fosters confidence in junior lawyers, empowering us with early responsibility on complex transactions.  Collaboration across all levels, coupled with partner investment in our development, allows everyone to thrive.  Delivering exceptional client service at the start of my legal career is deeply rewarding.

Mayne Wetherell offers a fantastic opportunity for solicitors of all levels to develop their skills while working on market-leading transactions.  As a junior solicitor you are given the opportunity to work on both corporate and finance transactions, which provides a strong foundation for your legal skills in years to come.  Mayne Wetherell’s supportive environment offers solicitors a chance to fast-track their development.

I came to Mayne Wetherell with the aim of growing as a lawyer.  I had previously dealt with Mayne Wetherell on the other side of transactions, and it was clear to me that this was a firm that provides a premium quality service and produces first-class lawyers.  My experience since coming to Mayne Wetherell has reinforced that view.  As well as the complex and interesting work and the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the industry, Mayne Wetherell has a culture which encourages you to push yourself and take ownership of your work which I believe is great for any lawyer, let alone those starting their career.

I started at Mayne Wetherell as a graduate without doing a summer clerkship and was impressed with the firm’s supportive working environment that allowed me to feel at ease from my first day.  Mayne Wetherell invests in its people from the start of their careers’ through a comprehensive training program and detailed explanation of transactions.  The non-hierarchal structure and open plan office allows juniors to interact daily with partners and be involved in multiple transactions with different people.  This collaborative environment allows you to be involved in a range of interesting and challenging transactions as a junior which is beneficial at the beginning of your career.

Mayne Wetherell is unique in the way that we operate as one, tight-knit team whilst working on larger, complex transactions.  Operating as one team has supported my first step in my legal career as the people are genuine, supportive and eager to help.  No matter what stage of legal career you are in, the flexibility of corporate, tax and finance work benefits you as you are continuously exposed to a wide range of law rather than specialising in a single area.

In my year as a solicitor at Mayne Wetherell I’ve worked directly with partners on industry-leading transactions.  Going from law school straight to working on a deal worth hundreds of millions of dollars was surreal but the support from the whole team kept me comfortable the whole time.  A highlight has been seeing the level to which Summer Clerks are involved in similarly meaningful work from day one.  The balancing of a high-trust approach, giving juniors significant responsibility quickly, with a tangible emphasis on mentoring has made Mayne Wetherell a superb place to start my career.

At Mayne Wetherell, you are exposed to high calibre, fast paced transactions and some of New Zealand’s best legal minds.  From day one as a summer clerk, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work across both finance and corporate alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team.  The firm encourages engagement in new technologies and how they can support us to become better lawyers.  This aspect, alongside the people and collaborative workplace, truly set Mayne Wetherell apart.

Mayne Wetherell prioritises its people, committing genuine investment into their personal and professional development.  The firm cultivates a culture of proactivity and initiative — empowering me to take ownership of my work — alongside steadfast support and guidance from colleagues.  Beyond the professional realm, Mayne Wetherell offers a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture:  there is a palpable sense of camaraderie.

Embracing a holistic approach to learning, the firm encourages curiosity and inquiry, which develops commercial insight.  The opportunity to work with colleagues across the firm on a diverse range of transactions spanning corporate and finance spheres brings fresh and exciting challenges.  This structure offers broad professional development and makes Mayne Wetherell a great place to begin your commercial legal career.

Mayne Wetherell provides a remarkable working experience with an array of learning opportunities.  The culture is non-hierarchical and there is a real focus on investing in young lawyers.  The seniors are supportive and incredibly patient, especially in explaining complex legal concepts and processes.  From the beginning of my time here, I have been encouraged, involved in, and guided through a range of corporate and finance transactions.  In this enriching environment, I not only gain valuable skills and connections but also build a solid foundation for a promising and fulfilling career in law.

Spending my summer at Mayne Wetherell has been an incredibly inspiring experience.  I had the opportunity to work on a mergers and acquisitions project, gaining exposure to the skills and concepts required to facilitate high-level corporate transactions.  The team has been genuinely invested in my development, providing valuable mentorship and guidance.  With a strong cohort of junior lawyers and an organic culture, the firm offers a fun and engaging summer with plenty opportunities to connect outside of work in a more relaxed setting.  It’s been an experience that I am truly grateful for.

A few aspects that stand out about Mayne Wetherell are its people, the calibre of work, and its emphasis on professional and personal development.  You’ll be involved in a diverse range of intricate legal work and learn from exceptional lawyers who generously share their knowledge and expertise.

At Mayne Wetherell, I’ve been surprised by the level of responsibility I’ve been entrusted with right from the start.  Mayne Wetherell places significant trust in its juniors from the outset, creating an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth, and making me feel valued within the team.  The extent of collaboration, where juniors work directly with partners, and the diverse range of transactions I’ve been involved in, has been particularly enriching.  It has offered me valuable insights into various areas of the law and approaches to resolving our clients’ legal matters.  No two days are the same, providing ongoing opportunities for me to broaden my expertise.

At Mayne Wetherell, you genuinely feel like you are cared for.  The firm goes to great lengths to ensure everyone feels comfortable and integrated into the team.  As a junior, it’s rewarding to work in an environment where you feel you have true opportunities to make contributions to the firm’s culture and ethos.  The team is friendly and relatable, and there’s always someone you can turn to for advice or help.

The one team approach allows juniors to work on a wide array of corporate, finance and tax transactions.  Not only does this diversify the learning experience but it also enables you to take responsibility and develop your leadership skills.  These characteristics make Mayne Wetherell an amazing place for professional development while also ensuring wellbeing.

Mayne Wetherell combines all the benefits of a large firm with those of a small one.  You are given the unique experience of working with everyone in the firm, which means your exposure to both corporate and finance transactions is unlimited.  The opportunity to learn from the best in the industry is invaluable, which makes Mayne Wetherell the perfect place to develop your legal career.

Having worked in the UK at a magic circle law firm and returned to Mayne Wetherell, I have found that, whilst being smaller, Mayne Wetherell attracts top quality clients and legal work – and provides juniors with the support of easily accessible and highly experienced partners.  It is an excellent platform from which to move into an overseas legal role, an excellent place to return to and is filled with people of the highest calibre.

Dan recognised by the Legal 500 as a leading partner and is recognised by Chambers Global and the International Financial Law Review for his banking and finance work.  Dan has also been named as the New Zealand winner in the category of securities & structured finance in the International Client Choice Guide.  

Mayne Wetherell is a great place to be a young lawyer.  The team here is supportive and collaborative and everyone is encouraged to take ownership of their involvement in any given transaction.  During my initial years at Mayne Wetherell, I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in a range of significant transactions with both the corporate and banking and finance teams which has pushed me to develop a broad range of legal and interpersonal skills.

At Mayne Wetherell, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best lawyers in the country who specialise in corporate, tax and financial transactions.  As a summer clerk, you will gain first-hand experience working in a pre-eminent law firm by contributing to real business transactions.  The firm consistently goes above and beyond for both clients and colleagues through its meticulous approach.  Not only was I able to participate in a vast range of interesting tasks and transactions, but I was also welcomed into a supportive and social environment with colleagues who were willing to help me throughout.

Mayne Wetherell operates differently from other law firms.  In contrast to large law firms, we do not operate separate corporate, tax and finance teams.  Having three distinct teams for such intimately intertwined areas of law is artificial – and results in unwanted bureaucracy and unnecessary specialisation.

All our lawyers are trained, and have experience, in both equity and debt related matters.  We believe this leads to a greater understanding of the interplay between the various aspects of our clients’ transactions and a better overall service to our clients as a result.

Mei is recognised by the International Financial Law Review, Legal 500, Best Lawyers Guide and Chambers Global for her banking and finance work.  Mei is also consistently recognised as one of IFLR1000’s Women Leaders.

Our summer clerk programme has been designed to provide a real practical experience and introduction to Mayne Wetherell.  As a summer clerk you will gain valuable experience working directly with our clients.  This will include some of New Zealand’s most high profile and complex corporate, tax and finance transactions.

These are experiences which we always look forward to sharing with our new summer clerks each year.

An experienced corporate and commercial lawyer, Matthew’s expertise includes mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and overseas investment.  Matthew is also an established specialist in M&A W&I insurance, acting for all major insurers operating in the Australasian market.

Matthew has been recognised for his work in the corporate and M&A area in the Legal 500 and is recognised by the International Financial Law Review.

Accepting a position at Mayne Wetherell guarantees you the best possible start to your legal career.  Every member of our team will take an active role in your development and you will very quickly be exposed to a wide range of top-quality work.  My progression from graduate, to being entrusted with some of the largest and most significant transactions in the New Zealand market, is a direct result of the investment by the firm in my development and the trust and confidence shown in me.

Cameron has extensive experience across a range of banking and finance transactions, with a particular focus on acquisition finance, structured finance and project finance.  

Cameron is recognised by Legal 500 in the banking and finance practice area and is recognised by the International Financial Law Review.

At Mayne Wetherell, no one day is ever the same.  The variation in the work we do keeps me on my toes and I am constantly learning because of it.  The open plan office creates a collaborative and supportive environment that helps you quickly develop skills both professionally as a lawyer and personally.  Being surrounded by people who are not afraid to push the boundaries means you get the chance to work on some of the biggest deals and transactions that are pathing the way corporate, financial and tax law are practiced in New Zealand.  As a young lawyer entering the workforce, Mayne Wetherell has been the best place to kickstart my career.

Mayne Wetherell provides me with opportunities that are simply incomparable among my peers.  I genuinely believe that no other firm will make you better faster.

From the outset of my career, the firm provided training and mentoring that quickly saw me running transactions and dealing directly with clients and partners from other firms.  The firm’s core practice areas complement my background in finance and economics and satisfy my hunger for transactional, investment bank style work.

Michael has extensive experience across a range of corporate and commercial transactions, with a particular focus on M&A, private equity, listed company takeovers and equity capital markets.

Michael is recognised by the Legal 500 for his work in the corporate and M&A area and is recognised by the International Financial Law Review.

The first part of my career at Mayne Wetherell gave me the foundations and opportunities to pursue an overseas career with top-tier Australian and global firms.  The training and experience I gained at Mayne Wetherell allowed me to quickly adapt to and succeed in my overseas roles and was highly valued.  I believe that the quality of the work, training and culture at Mayne Wetherell is as good as you get from any of those firms and was proud to come back to MW on my return to NZ.

Throughout my career at Mayne Wetherell I have had the opportunity to lead a broad range of high-profile and market-leading transactions.  Managing and driving these deals as part of a well-supported team has allowed me to progress further, be promoted earlier and gain better career prospects than would have been possible in another firm.  Mayne Wetherell’s focus on transactional work means you will become a much more well-rounded lawyer as you gain expertise in all aspects of tax, corporate and finance work and develop a broad understanding of the commercial drivers behind these transactions.

Mayne Wetherell offers a professional experience in a collaborative and social environment.  The solicitors and partners are always willing to take the time to provide valuable guidance and many opportunities to get involved in local and international projects.  What is unique about summer clerking at Mayne Wetherell is the hands-on experience you will gain from working on transactions across corporate and finance law without being confined to a single team.

Mayne Wetherell provides its lawyers the opportunity to work on ground-breaking and interesting work within a small firm environment.  On moving to Mayne Wetherell I was immediately impressed by the collaborative one-team approach.  I believe Mayne Wetherell would be a great place to start your legal career.

Working as a summer clerk at Mayne Wetherell has been such a great experience.  Over the summer I’ve had the opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work within a supportive and friendly environment.  The team here is always willing to help and will go out of their way to ensure you feel supported and confident in your work.  There are also plenty of fun social activities which provided a great way to get to know everyone and really feel like part of the MW team!

After beginning my legal career at a much larger law firm, joining Mayne Wetherell has allowed me to appreciate the unique opportunities that the firm offers.  The small size of the firm and the emphasis on the ‘one team’ culture ensures that our junior lawyers are called upon to work on a wide range of corporate, tax and finance transactions.  My elevation to Senior Associate also exemplifies the opportunities for career progression that the firm creates for its staff.  What I have enjoyed the most is the underlying culture that embraces staff wellbeing with a strong focus on individual development – all of which makes Mayne Wetherell the perfect place to begin your journey in the legal industry.

Our choice to establish an open plan office was deliberate, and it has created a collaborative and collegial environment that encourages discussion and collective thought.

Discussions often spring up in the middle of the office, with juniors and seniors alike throwing in their two cents’ worth. There’s nothing better than seeing a graduate chipping in on these conversations – we love it that Mayne Wetherell cultivates this level of confidence, enthusiasm and blue-sky thinking.

Will is recognised in legal directories as being in the “hall of fame” for banking and finance, and “highly regarded” in the area of restructuring and insolvency.  Best Lawyers (US) has named Will multiple times as the New Zealand lawyer of the year in leveraged buyouts.  He has twice been named by UK publication Finance Monthly as one of the top 100 advisors globally in a calendar year.

The beauty of working at Mayne Wetherell is that you get the sense of being in a smaller firm where everyone feels valued whilst getting the opportunity to work on a variety of large-scale and complex transactions.  There are no teams which I find extremely valuable as a junior lawyer as it means I am able to work with a range of people on different transactions.  Everyone at the firm is so welcoming, supportive and friendly!

It goes without saying that the opportunities for professional development at Mayne Wetherell are rich, granting you an opportunity to fast-track your career.  Unlike many law firms though, Mayne Wetherell marries ‘big firm opportunities’ with a small firm culture.  Recognising that different ways of thinking produce cutting-edge results, Mayne Wetherell seeks to cultivate an environment where young lawyers can not only hone their craft professionally, but shape the future of our firm for the better.

Our young lawyers represent the future of our firm; so we hand pick the top law students from around New Zealand to join us for summer clerkships.  We look for students who not only have a strong academic transcript but who have the raw talent to excel as an adviser to, and leader in, the business world.  That doesn’t mean our young lawyers must have studied commerce at University – but successful applicants are typically interested in major transactions in the market.

Dave has consistently been recognised by Chambers Global, Legal 500 and the International Financial Law Review as a leading individual in banking and finance.  This includes being recognised as the sole “Star Individual” in New Zealand for both 2017 and 2018 in the area of banking and finance.  Dave is also recognised as a leading lawyer in capital markets, corporate and M&A and restructuring and insolvency by AsiaLaw.  Dave is the only New Zealand practitioner to receive recognition (twice) in Euromoney’s Best of the Best (top 30 in the world) in securitisation and structured finance.

Mayne Wetherell is a fantastic place to start your legal career.  Throughout the summer clerkship, our development has been front and centre of everything that we do.  The summer clerks work with solicitors of all levels, and we are always treated as equals.  The range of work will ensure that you come out of the summer with a taste of all things commercial law.  While other firms might silo the summer clerks into teams, we have the privilege of working across a variety of transactions.  The best part?  The Mayne Wetherell family.  Within the first few weeks, the whole firm will know you by name and make you feel like a valued member of the team.  From partners to junior solicitors, everyone is approachable and genuinely invested in your growth.

I love that everything we do at Mayne Wetherell is driven by Mayne Wetherell values and providing a premium service to our clients.

As the Operations Manager, one of the most exciting parts of my job is working on our ongoing technology transformation and optimisation strategies.  Mayne Wetherell is committed to being at the forefront of legal technology and information security practices for the benefit of our clients and our people.

My summer clerkship at Mayne Wetherell was an exceptional experience, offering me the opportunity to engage with complex finance transactions while also gaining exposure to corporate matters.  I was fortunate to work alongside highly skilled and insightful professionals who were generous with their expertise, fostering both my technical development and commercial acumen.  The firm’s dynamic and proactive environment made each challenge stimulating and rewarding.  Beyond the work itself, I had the privilege of forming connections with remarkable individuals, reinforcing my view that Mayne Wetherell is an outstanding place start a legal career.