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The Lawyers 2025: Lane Neave eyes more acquisitions

Managing partner Andrew Shaw talks growth, the next generation, and sharpening pencils.

Lane Neave managing partner Andrew Shaw.

Hamish McNicol Tue, 12 Aug 2025

Lane Neave Fast Facts

Headcount: 22 partners, 28 senior associates/special counsels/consultants, 37 associates/senior solicitors/solicitors.

Offices: Four (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown)

Gender pay gap:

	As at 31 July 2025
Partner	N/A
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