Lowndes Jordan Joins NZ LAW Limited

11 July 2007

Well-known Auckland firm, Lowndes Jordan, has joined the membership of NZ LAW Limited it was announced today.

Chairman of NZ LAW Gary Simpson says, "NZ LAW is very pleased to welcome Lowndes Jordan to the membership. Lowndes Jordan is highly regarded in Auckland and, indeed, New Zealand legal circles and we believe having Lowndes Jordan on board will be beneficial to NZ LAW."

Lowndes Jordan is a niche six partner firm, based in Auckland's CBD. The firm is widely acknowledged for its expertise in corporate, commercial and ICT law. It was the first ISO 9001-certified law firm in New Zealand.

Partner, Rick Shera says, "Lowndes Jordan is very pleased to be accepted as a member of NZ LAW. We were attracted to NZ LAW by the shared values and strong collegiality that exists between the member firms. Membership of NZ LAW will enable us to share ideas and information with firms that are similar in size and outlook to us. Ultimately, our clients will benefit from our involvement with the group."

NZ LAW Limited is an association of independent legal practices with member firms located throughout New Zealand. There are now 55 member firms practising in over 70 locations throughout New Zealand, including eight in Auckland. With more than 170 partners and an additional 200 lawyers working in NZ LAW member firms, NZ LAW is one of the largest law organisations in the country.

NZ LAW member firms have agreed to co-operate with one another to develop a national working relationship. Membership enables firms to access one another's skills, precedents, technology and ideas, whilst maintaining client confidentiality at all times.