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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.

Key service areas include:

• Banking and Finance
• Corporate
• Employment and Labour
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Energy
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Immigration
• Intellectual Property and Technology
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Technology
• Overseas Investment
• Public Policy and Regulation
• Real Estate
• Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
• Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation
• Asia Business
• Construction
• Financial Markets
• Government
• Infrastructure
• Japan Business
• Life Sciences and Health Care
• Māori Business
• Transportation
• Wine and Liquor

Recognition

Dentons Kensington Swan recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

February 2, 2023

Dentons Kensington Swan has been once again recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific, an independent publication which ranks top legal firms and practitioners in over 150 jurisdictions. In the 2023 edition of Legal 500’s Asia Pacific guide, the firm has earned 12 practice rankings, and 16 of our lawyers have been awarded recommendations.

Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2023 ranks 19 Dentons Kensington Swan lawyers

December 19, 2022

Dentons Kensington Swan is delighted to announce that 12 practices and 19 of the firm’s lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific Guide 2023. 

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.

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Insights

Contract Price adjustment vs Payments under proposed changes to DZ3910

June 1, 2023

New Zealand: This is the fourth article in our series taking a deeper look at the proposed revisions to NZS 3910:2013. The NZS Review Committee recognised that Section 12 contains numerous provisions regarding valuation i.e. Contract Price adjustment (cost fluctuations, Provisional Sums, Provisional Items, Prime Cost Sums, and contingency sums) alongside provisions addressing the process by which the Contractor is paid.

Eyes on the Price: Introduction of ‘Target Price’ included in proposed changes to NZS 3910:2013

May 31, 2023

New Zealand: This is the fourth article in our series taking a deeper look at the proposed revisions to NZS 3910:2013. DZ3910 introduces a ‘Target price Contract Price’ option into Section 2 of the General Conditions.

Commercial leases: The importance of ensuring the lease captures all the agreed terms

May 30, 2023

New Zealand: The recent high court decision of Tobem Holdings Limited v Kid Country Holdings Limited (in liquidation) [2023] NZHC 98 highlights the importance of ensuring that a lease captures all the terms that have been agreed between the parties.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons Kensington Swan welcomes return of senior lawyers, adding to powerhouse construction offering

April 4, 2023

Dentons Kensington Swan continues to go from strength to strength, welcoming the return of two Senior Associates to our Auckland Major Projects and Construction team during a dynamic period of growth for the team and the Firm.

Dentons Kensington Swan Wellington office relocating to the new state-of-the-art Bowen Street Campus in 2023

December 12, 2022

Dentons Kensington Swan is excited to announce it is relocating its Wellington office to the new state-of-the-art Bowen Street Campus.

Dentons Kensington Swan advises top-tier New Zealand ServiceNow specialist Red Moki Limited on sale to Ernst & Young Limited

October 20, 2022

Dentons Kensington Swan has advised Red Moki Limited, an elite ServiceNow technology specialist, on the sale of its business to Ernst & Young Limited, part of the global professional services giant, EY.

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