What Lowndes Jordan does

Lowndes Jordan is a specialist boutique law firm headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 1986 as the country's first niche corporate law firm. The firm operates from a single office at Level 15, HSBC Tower, 188 Quay Street, with a team of 23 partners, senior associates and support staff. It delivers two core service lines: Advisory (including board and strategic advice, competition law, corporate and business structures, equity capital markets and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and IT/internet law) and Disputes (commercial disputes, marine/aviation/transport and logistics, notarial services, private client and trusts, and regulatory and investigations). A supporting service covers client onboarding and AML/CFT compliance, executed through a partnership with FirstAML for identity verification.

The firm's revenue model is primarily time-based hourly billing, with rates reviewed annually, monthly invoicing, and retainer requirements for new clients (held in interest-bearing trust accounts). It also offers fixed fees, retainers, and success fees depending on engagement. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-based, emphasizing face-to-face meetings and direct partner access, with no intermediary or channel distribution. Customer segments include listed companies, multinationals, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business individuals, as well as referrals from other commercial law firms when conflicts arise. Anchor clients include Ricoh New Zealand (20+ years) and REINZ.

Technology is standard legal practice management and document management tooling, with a single notable integration — FirstAML — for AML/CFT customer due diligence. The firm markets via an organic LinkedIn presence, a regular Insights blog, and community engagement through Techstars Startup Weekend mentorship. There is no proprietary AI/ML development, no disclosed funding, and no geographic expansion beyond Auckland.

Name

Lowndes Jordan

Legal name

Lowndes Jordan

Website

https://lojo.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lowndes Jordan is a specialist boutique corporate, commercial, and IT law firm based in Auckland, New Zealand. Founded in 1986 as the country's first niche corporate law firm, it serves listed companies, multinationals, and privately held businesses with advisory and dispute resolution services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Time-Based Billing: Primary revenue stream from legal services billed at hourly rates based on time spent and different charge out rates for staff members involved. Rates reviewed annually. Monthly invoicing standard practice. Expenses and disbursements charged separately.
2. Fixed Fee Arrangements: For certain projects, fixed fees, retainers, success fees, and other alternative pricing arrangements are offered depending on the nature of the engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lowndes Jordan is a specialist corporate, commercial, and IT law firm providing legal services through two core offerings: Advisory Legal Services (covering board and strategic advice, competition law, corporate and business structures, equity capital markets and securities, and mergers, acquisitions and takeovers) and Disputes Legal Services (covering commercial disputes, marine/aviation/transport and logistics, notarial services, private client and trusts, and regulatory and investigations). They also provide Client Onboarding & AML/CFT Compliance Services using FirstAML integration.

Product overview

Lowndes Jordan is a specialist corporate, commercial, and IT law firm providing legal services through two core offerings: Advisory Legal Services (covering corporate advisory, competition law, business structures, equity capital markets, and M&A transactions) and Disputes Legal Services (covering commercial litigation, marine/aviation, trusts, and regulatory matters). The firm also offers Client Onboarding & AML/CFT Compliance Services as a support function. Founded in 1986 as New Zealand's first niche corporate law firm, the practice focuses on delivering tailored legal solutions to listed companies, multinationals, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Legal Services Corporate and commercial legal advisory services covering board and strategic advice, competition law, corporate and business structures, equity capital markets and securities, and mergers, acquisitions and takeovers. Provided to listed companies, multinationals, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, and business individuals.
• Disputes Legal Services Dispute resolution and litigation services covering commercial disputes, marine/aviation/transport and logistics, notarial services, private client and trusts, and regulatory and investigations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistent professional and up-to-date service across all aspects of commercial law over 20+ year relationship with major client
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• FirstAMLcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with FirstAML specialist identity verification service to manage collection and verification of AML-CFT client information. FirstAML provides bank-grade encryption for secure handling of private data, convenience through smartphone/computer verification, and specialist support for complex structures like trusts or multi-level corporate groups.
• Top BarristerssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with top barristers for litigation matters requiring specialist advocacy services.
• Forensic AccountantssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorking relationships with forensic accountants for matters requiring financial analysis and expert testimony.
• Tax AdviserssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with tax advisers for transactions and matters requiring specialist tax expertise.
• TechstarscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term supporter of Techstars Startup Weekends since 2011. Team members mentor at events across New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Taranaki). Sponsored most Auckland events and offers legal services package for winning team.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dentons: Largest global law firm with New Zealand capability through the Dentons Kensington Swan combination — represents a broader incumbent competing for corporate and commercial mandates with cross-border reach.
• DLA Piper: Global law firm with a strong New Zealand presence providing corporate, commercial, and litigation services to multinational and listed clients — a broader incumbent that competes for the cross-border mandates Lowndes Jordan's clients may also need.

Direct peers

• Lane Neave: New Zealand law firm with a corporate and commercial practice serving private enterprises and listed clients — competes with Lowndes Jordan for mid-market mandates across the South Island and broader NZ.
• Duncan Cotterill: New Zealand full-service firm with corporate and dispute resolution offerings to mid-market and listed clients — comparable in target market and core practice overlap.
• MinterEllisonRuddWatts: New Zealand arm of a regional Australasian firm providing corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution services — directly comparable on target clientele (listed companies, multinationals, private enterprises) and core practice areas.
• Anderson Lloyd: New Zealand firm with comparable corporate, commercial, and dispute resolution practices serving private and listed clients — a relevant peer given the similar mid-market corporate focus across the country.
• Chapman Tripp: Top-tier New Zealand law firm offering corporate, commercial, and litigation services to listed and private clients — a direct peer given the overlapping corporate advisory, capital markets, and disputes practices in the NZ market.
• Russell McVeagh: New Zealand corporate and commercial law firm with strength in M&A, capital markets, and disputes; competes for the same listed and mid-market corporate mandates as Lowndes Jordan in Auckland.
• Bell Gully: One of New Zealand's leading corporate and commercial law firms, headquartered in Auckland with a similar focus on M&A, capital markets, and disputes for listed and multinational clients — directly comparable in market, clientele, and practice mix.
• Buddle Findlay: Major New Zealand corporate and commercial law firm with a comparable advisory + disputes offering serving listed companies and private enterprises; competes head-to-head with Lowndes Jordan for mid-market and large-cap corporate mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lowndes-jordan/?originalSubdomain=nz
• Xx.com/lowndesjordan

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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