Wellington

Wellington

Dentons Kensington Swan

Level 4, 40 Bowen Street
Wellington 6011
PO Box 10246
DX SP26517,
New Zealand

P +64 4 472 7877

F +64 4 472 2291

https://www.dentons.co.nz

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Wellington (Pōneke) is the capital city and third most populous urban area in New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island. About 422,000 people live in the Wellington region, which is approximately 8% 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 has a long history in Wellington and is one of the largest law firms in the city. As part of the world’s largest global law firm, we offer our clients unparalleled access to the legal expertise in over 80 countries and more than 160 locations.

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Recognition

Dentons in New Zealand celebrates two rising stars recognised in the NZ Lawyer’s Future Leaders list

April 22, 2025

New Zealand: Dentons is proud to announce that Kate Rouch and Oliver Hobbs have been recognised as Future Leaders by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer. Selected from a competitive field of young legal professionals across Australia and New Zealand, they have been celebrated for their outstanding achievements, leadership and commitment to the legal profession.

Dentons in New Zealand achieves coveted double Gold ranking in WTR 1000 for IP Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy

February 10, 2025

Dentons New Zealand is proud to announce its Intellectual Property (IP) practice has received Gold recognition in the WTR 1000 rankings for Enforcement and Litigation as well as Prosecution and Strategy. The rankings reinforce Dentons’ dedication to top-tier client service and expertise in New Zealand IP law.

Hayden Wilson recognised as one of the Large Law Firm leaders of the year

January 28, 2025

Dentons New Zealand is proud to announce that Hayden Wilson has been selected for Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer’s Law Firm Leaders of the Year 2025. This accolade highlights Hayden's exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the legal profession over the past 18 months.

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Insights

Budget 2025’s tricky balance of surplus and growth challenges

May 21, 2025

New Zealand: The outline for tomorrows Budget is becoming clear. Compared to previous Budgets, it has been exceptionally difficult to write because of two key factors: a commitment to return to a Budget surplus at a time of weak economic growth; and the unpredictability caused by global trade wars on economic forecasting. Click here to read Dentons New Zealand Chair, Hayden Wilson's pre-Budget comments.

Helpful changes to the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations on the way

May 20, 2025

New Zealand: On 12 June 2025, the Financial Markets Conduct Amendment Regulations 2025 (Amendment Regulations) will amend the Financial Markets Conduct Regulations 2014 (FMCR).This Financial Markets article outlines the suite of amendments to be made to the FMCR by the Amendment Regulations, including some of the lower profile – but very helpful – technical changes designed to make life easier for managers of managed investment schemes.

Budget 2025: The outlook ahead

May 19, 2025

New Zealand: This platform brings together analysis and commentary ahead of the Budget and our view on the outlook ahead. Against the backdrop of a difficult economic and fiscal environment, what will the government's budget deliver? Explore here for insights on the issues that matter and what this means for the road ahead.

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