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

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

Financial Law Insight - Fire and General Insurers Conduct and Culture Report Card: Standard not achieved

July 26, 2021

New Zealand: In this Financial Law Insight, we take a look at the key findings from the FMA’s evaluation of New Zealand fire and general insurers’ responses to the FMA/RBNZ 2019 life insurer conduct and culture review, share some thoughts on how we think fire and general insurers might have got to this position, and look at how the sector can improve its grades.

Expanding the Judicial Interpretation Tool-box – Bathurst, implied terms and pre-contractual evidence

July 15, 2021

In the recent decision of Bathurst Resources Limited v LM Coal Holdings Limited [2021] NZSC 85, the Supreme Court tackled three issues from other recent cases.

The potential vulnerability of reserved powers trusts

July 14, 2021

New Zealand: Head of Private Wealth at Dentons Kensington Swan, examines some of the key decisions concerning reserved powers and the risks to trust structures.

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