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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 Band 1 recognition in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025

July 29, 2025

New Zealand: Dentons is proud to announce that our Private Wealth practice has once again retained its Band 1 ranking in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2025. Our Band 1 ranking demonstrates the firm's dedication to excellence, exceptional client service and unmatched expertise in advising high net worth individuals and families in New Zealand and internationally.

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.

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Insights

Leading the charge: A director’s guide to energy transition

July 30, 2025

New Zealand: We are delighted to launch, in collaboration with Chapter Zero New Zealand, "Leading the charge: A directors guide to energy transition". A practical resource designed to help directors ask the right questions, understand emerging risks and opportunities and support informed, strategic decision-making as New Zealand moves toward net zero.

High Court litigation: More focused and proportionate from 1 Jan 2026

July 29, 2025

New Zealand: From 1 January 2026, the High Court (Improved Access to Civil Justice) Amendment Rules 2025 will reshape civil procedure in New Zealand. With a strong focus on proportionality, cost-effectiveness, streamlined processes and alternative dispute resolution, the amendments look to promote greater fairness in the judicial system going forward. Dentons is proud to have contributed to these reforms at submission stage. For our key takeaways, click here.

Deploying facial recognition technology (FRT) in New Zealand

July 25, 2025

New Zealand: Just like the sci-fi movies of the 70s, 80s and 90s predicted, FRT is becoming more and more ubiquitous. However, as New Zealand businesses explore FRT’s potential to deter crime, streamline customer experiences and improve security, questions still loom about how the technology works, and the legal and ethical implications of deploying it in a public setting.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons in New Zealand celebrates Band 1 recognition in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025

July 29, 2025

New Zealand: Dentons is proud to announce that our Private Wealth practice has once again retained its Band 1 ranking in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for 2025. Our Band 1 ranking demonstrates the firm's dedication to excellence, exceptional client service and unmatched expertise in advising high net worth individuals and families in New Zealand and internationally.

Dentons growth continues with the promotion of seven new Partners in New Zealand

July 4, 2025

Dentons is delighted to announce the promotion of seven new partners which will take place over the next six months across all our offices in New Zealand. These promotions will strengthen our presence nationally and our ability to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Click here to find out more.

Dentons Litigation and Dispute Resolution team grows with two key promotions

July 2, 2025

Dentons in New Zealand is thrilled to announce two senior promotions. Gillian Weir is being promoted to Special Counsel in Auckland and Lucinda King to Senior Associate in Wellington. Their promotions reflect the expertise and leadership they bring to our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team.

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