Winner - Boutique Sports Law Firm of the Year

Corporate Livewire 2015 Legal Awards

November 2015

"The Legal Awards is a renowned awards programme created to celebrate the global law community. Each winner is picked based on merit and has shown excellence, great performance and dedication over the course of the year"

2015 Who's Who Legal: Leading Practitioner in Sports & Entertainment - New Zealand

Who's Who Legal

October 2015

An annual international listing in the Who Who's Legal publication decided by opinions of law firms clients and sport and entertainment lawyers from around the world. In 2015 440 experts in 29 jurisdictions were considered leaders in their field.

Winner - Denis Callinan Award

Australia and New Zealand Sports Law Association

October 2015

This award recognises members of ANZSLA who render commendable community service in the field of sports law. The recipient of the award is presented with a trophy and the right to nominate a grant of NZ $2000 to a charity of choice. Maria donated her award prize to the Refugee in Sport Initiative - a programme undertaken by Refugees as Survivors in New Zealand.

2014 Who's Who Legal: Leading Practitioner in Sports & Entertainment - New Zealand

Who's Who Legal

October 2014

An annual international listing in the Who Who's Legal publication decided by opinions of law firms clients and sport and entertainment lawyers from around the world. In 2014, 440 experts in 29 jurisdictions were considered leaders in their field.

Winner - 2014 Sports & Entertainment Lawyer of the Year: New Zealand

Lawyer Monthly

August 2014

The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2014 recognises the achievements of law firms and individuals who have a proven track record in delivering results for their clients over the past twelve months. The awards are divided into individual and firm categories. Each category is selected to represent the diversity of skills and knowledge that the profession has to offer clients across the globe.

2013 Who's Who Legal: Leading Practitioner in Sports & Entertainment - New Zealand

Who's Who Legal

October 2013

An annual international listing in the Who Who's Legal publication decided by opinions of law firms clients and sport and entertainment lawyers from around the world. In 2013 327 experts in 37 jurisdictions were considered leaders in their field.