[1] The firm is a partnership comprising 45 partners and consultants supported by around 175 lawyers and legal executives in nine practice groups (Banking & Finance, Corporate and Commercial, Construction, Employment, IP/ICT, Litigation, Planning and Environment, Pro Bono and Real Estate).

The legal staff are supported by around 100 business services staff (legal administrators, information technology, researchers, finance, people and culture and marketing).

It has offices in New Zealand's three largest metropolitan areas Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

It is one of New Zealand's leading law firms in the interpretation of the Resource Management Act 1991 and is one of New Zealand's leading public law firms, especially in relation to local government, where it advises nearly two thirds of New Zealand's local authorities, and news media.

A significant litigation and dispute resolution practice also exists.