History

Bell Gully is one of New Zealand's oldest law firms and we are proud of our rich history.
Our firm is the result of a merger between Bell Gully & Co of Wellington, founded in 1860, and Buddle Weir & Co of Auckland, founded in 1840.

Over the years, we have produced many leading lawyers, including a solicitor-general, two attorneys-general, three chief justices, numerous High Court and Court of Appeal judges, a Supreme Court judge, two prime ministers and a governor-general.

Click here to download the Bell Gully timeline (PDF).