Wellington

Dentons Kensington Swan

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

P +64 4 472 7877

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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

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.

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.

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Insights

Mandatory rent abatements now law

November 4, 2021

New Zealand: The COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Act 2021 has received royal assent and is now in force. Real Estate Partner Michelle Hill outlines what this means for tenants and landlords.

When art encounters divorce – a case of copyright vs relationship property

November 3, 2021

New Zealand: In the recent case of Alalaakkola v Palmer [2021] NZHC 2330, the High Court ruled that copyright in paintings is “relationship property”, and therefore can be divided as property between separated partners at the end of a marriage as opposed to simply vesting in the creator of the paintings.

Nuance and Necessity: Privacy shouldn't be a roadblock in releasing information

November 2, 2021

New Zealand: The High Court judgment released yesterday (1 November) in Te Pou Matakana Limited v Attorney-General [2021] NZHC 2942 is an important reminder that privacy shouldn’t be a blocker to the release of personal information.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

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.