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

RIP RMA

February 11, 2021

New Zealand: It’s official - Minister for the Environment David Parker confirmed yesterday that the Resource Management Act (RMA) will be repealed and replaced with three new laws during the current parliamentary term.

No jab = No job?

February 10, 2021

New Zealand: With the first shipments of various COVID-19 vaccines due to reach New Zealand in the coming months, many employers are now considering whether they can insist their staff be vaccinated – a highly sensitive issue which has been gripping the news media. Our team has been fielding queries from journalists and clients alike on the legal position, which is anything but straightforward.

NZ-PRC Free Trade Agreement upgrade

February 4, 2021

New Zealand: New Zealand was the first developed country to enter into a free trade agreement with China. The New Zealand-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), first signed in 2008, represents a true success story for both countries. China is currently New Zealand’s largest trading partner, with the two-way trade of goods and services quadrupled from NZ$8 billion to more than NZ$32 billion. Against this backdrop, New Zealand and China commenced negotiations in late 2016 for an upgraded agreement aiming at modernising the FTA, further reducing trade barriers and enhancing trade and business practices.

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