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

Dentons Kensington Swan announces three Rising Stars in the exclusive NZ Lawyer list

February 25, 2021

Three Dentons Kensington Swan lawyers have today been named as Rising Stars by NZ Lawyer. The Rising Stars list acknowledges New Zealand’s leading legal professionals aged 35 and under, who have demonstrated the skills and aptitude needed to become future leaders of the profession. The three Dentons Kensington Swan lawyers named as Rising Stars for 2021 are: Charlotte Evans, Associate; Louise Espin (Trevena-Downing), Associate; and Tom McLaughlin, Senior Associate.

Dentons Kensington Swan elects new Chair

October 2, 2020

Dentons Kensington Swan is pleased to announce the election of Hayden Wilson as the firm’s new Chair. Hayden’s appointment takes effect from 1 October. He replaces David Campbell who is stepping down from the board after six years of service, the last three as Chair. Hayden will also join the Global Board of Dentons.

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2020 Results

December 6, 2019

In these latest results, Chambers and Partners has recognised 11 of Kensington Swan’s (now Dentons Kensington Swan’s) practice areas with 16 of the firm’s lawyers being ranked in this year’s guide.

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Insights

The 21st Century’s “Chernobyl moment”

May 13, 2021

New Zealand: The Helen Clark-led COVID-19 panel of experts has found there were crucial shortcomings in the world’s response to the deadly pandemic, which has now claimed over 3.3 million lives.

Financial Law Insight - A spoonful of sugar to help the CoFI go down

May 12, 2021

New Zealand: Last month MBIE released two Consultation Papers relating to the Financial Markets (Conduct of Institutions) Amendment Bill – or as it’s known, the CoFI regime. One of those Consultation Papers is mechanical, outlining proposed supporting regulations for the new conduct licensing regime. The second is more conceptual, exploring the scope of the new regime and the extent to which it overlaps with the new licensing regime for financial advice providers.

Council-controlled organisations must facilitate the right to freedom of expression

May 10, 2021

New Zealand: The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision made by Regional Facilities Auckland Ltd (RFAL) to cancel an event hosting two controversial “alt right” speakers. In doing so, the Court held that a council-controlled organisation (CCO) is under an obligation to facilitate the right to freedom of expression when it hires out a venue for a paid event.

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