Wellington

Dentons Kensington Swan

89 The Terrace
PO Box 10246
Wellington, DX SP26517
New Zealand

P +64 4 472 7877

F +64 4 472 2291

https://www.dentons.co.nz

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Wellington is the capital and third most populous urban area in New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island. About 527,800 people live in the Wellington region, which is 11% of New Zealand’s population. The region is home to many diverse cultures.

Wellington is New Zealand's centre of government and the world's southernmost capital city.

Dentons Kensington Swan has a long history in Wellington and is one of the largest law firms in the city. Currently 12 partners are based in our Wellington office and our practices is widely recognised as leaders in the financial markets, infrastructure and government sectors.

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Recognition

Thirteen individuals recognised by IFLR1000 for 2022 in New Zealand

September 12, 2022

Dentons Kensington Swan is delighted to announce it's lawyers have ranked by IFLR1000 for 2022.

Dentons Kensington Swan Partners recognised in Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP List and IP STARS for 2022

June 14, 2022

Dentons Kensington Swan is delighted to announce that our IP Partners, Jenni Rutter and Charlotte Henley, have received recognition from Managing IP.

Construction partner joins Infrastructure New Zealand's Board

June 4, 2021

Dentons Kensington Swan is thrilled to announce that Partner, Katrina Van Houtte has been elected to the Board of Infrastructure New Zealand.

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Insights

The quarter acre dream, a paradise lost: Housing intensification plan changes released

September 21, 2022

New Zealand: Some New Zealanders might be clinging on to the quarter acre dream but the reality is that low density urban sprawl inhibits our ability to create livable cities. Urban intensification is critical if our cities and towns are to become well-functioning urban environments.

Review of New Zealand’s outer space laws – further changes to come?

September 15, 2022

New Zealand: The New Zealand Government has invited public feedback on New Zealand’s space policy and broader aerospace strategy in recently issued consultation papers.

Consultation paper: Privacy regulation of biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand

September 13, 2022

New Zealand: The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has released a consultation paper on the regulation of biometrics in Aotearoa New Zealand. The OPC is calling for submissions in response to growing concern around the use of biometric technology, following the OPC’s release last year of a position paper on how the Privacy Act 2020 currently regulates biometrics.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Kensington Swan adds seven new senior associates

July 18, 2022

Dentons Kensington Swan is delighted to announce the promotion of seven new Senior Associates, as the firm continues to grow in New Zealand.

Dentons Kensington Swan eyes strategic growth in the New Year with three new Partners

November 16, 2021

Dentons Kensington Swan is pleased to announce the promotion of three new Partners, continuing its growth in New Zealand. Campbell Featherstone, Silvia McPherson and Ezekiel Hudspith, all existing senior members of the team, will join the partnership in 2022.

New Zealand-based initiative to map maritime pollution launched

December 10, 2020

Dentons Kensington Swan has been part of a ground-breaking New Zealand-based initiative where the use of resources and reach of the maritime industry can map coastal and ocean pollution by simply taking a photo.

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