NEW ZEALAND LAW AWARDS

Positive recognition from clients is a critical factor when measuring Kiely Thompson Caisley’s success as a law firm. In this regard, 2006 has proved to be another successful year for the firm upon receiving three awards at the New Zealand Law Awards 2006.

The three awards were: 

Employment Law Award (also previously awarded to the firm in 2005)
Specialist/ Boutique Law Firm Award
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Award.

 

The Employment Law Award is of particular importance to Kiely Thompson Caisley, acknowledging excellence in our key area of business. In particular, this award recognises Kiely Thompson Caisley’s status as a leading employment law firm taking account of the statutory focus and development of the employment relationship as encapsulated in New Zealand employment Law.    

The New Zealand Law Awards first started in 2005. The awards are based upon specific client feedback which rates a firm on each of the following categories: 

Commerciality of advice
Overall cost/ value for money
Degree to which optimal outcomes were achieved
The firm’s understanding of the client’s business/industry/sector
The firm’s lawyers expertise in specialist areas
Experience and judgement of the firm’s lawyers.

Overall 2000 participants took part in the awards ratings this year. As quoted in NZLawyer, 17 November 2006, Kiely Thompson Caisley clients said that the firm had an”exceptional understanding of the law and its application” with clients appreciating the firm’s commitment to sharing legal developments via their regular lecture series”.

Kiely Thompson Caisley wishes to thank all clients who supported the firm by providing positive feedback in these awards.  Your loyalty and ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

Click here for a review from NZLawyer, 1 December 2006 

ASIA PACIFIC LEGAL 500

Kiely Thompson Caisley has been recognized as the top tier New Zealand Employment Law Firm in each of the 2001/2002 - 2007/2008 publications.

The Asia Pacific Legal 500 is published by Legalease, a leading and highly regarded independent publisher of information for law firms and their clients around the world.

Leading firms and individuals are named based on the editors’ systematic research and interviews with lawyers and clients in each jurisdiction.

The 2006/2007 publication observes "Specialist employment firm Kiely Thompson Caisley stands at the top of the legal market in this area. The firm has an outstanding track record in advising employers on industrial relations law and strategy and regularly assists in collective bargaining processes and on the legal and practical aspects of strikes and lockouts".   

Partners Peter Kiely and Andrew Caisley have both been recognised as leading employment law specialists in the 2002/03 - 2007/2008 publications.

OTHER

Peter Kiely has also been expressly recognised as a leading employment law specialist in two 2005 international publications, Asianlaw Leading Lawyers and theGuide to the World`s Leading Labour and Employment Lawyers.