Dentons Kensington Swan has been once again recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific, an independent publication which ranks top legal firms and practitioners in over 150 jurisdictions.

In the 2023 edition of Legal 500’s Asia Pacific guide, the firm has earned 12 practice rankings, and 16 of our lawyers have been awarded recommendations. Legal 500 has also recognised Dentons Kensington Swan as a Firm to Watch for Data Protection, saying “Dentons Kensington Swan's technology and innovation practice advises on the privacy implications of software development, banking payments and fintech, and is well-placed to collaborate with the firm’s disputes team to handle cyber security breaches and access requests.”

Client’s commented in this year’s guide, “Dentons has a great client-based focus, taking time to understand your drivers and key concerns.” The “... New Zealand team excels in handling a variety of cross-border transactions, as well as domestic deals.”

2023 rankings

Ranked practices

• Banking and Finance
• Construction
• Corporate and M&A
• Dispute Resolution
• Intellectual Property
• Investment Funds
• Labour and Employment
• Projects and Resource Management (including environment)
• Real Estate
• Restructuring and Insolvency
• TMT (Technology, Media, Telecoms)
• Transport (rail, road, air and sea)

Firms to Watch

• Data Protection

Hall of Fame

• David Shillson - Corporate and M&A

Leading individuals

• Paul Buetow - Projects and Resource Management (including environment)
• Ish Fraser - Real Estate and Construction
• Catriona Grover - Investment Funds
• Charlotte Henley - Intellectual Property
• David Ireland - Investment Funds
• Nicky McIndoe - Projects and Resource Management (including environment)
• James McMillan - Restructuring and Insolvency
• Hayley Miller - TMT
• Matthew Ockleston - Real Estate and Construction
• Jenni Rutter - Intellectual Property
• Hayden Wilson - Dispute Resolution

Next Generation Partners

• Heida Donegan - Corporate and M&A
• Paula Ormandy - Real Estate and Construction
• Charlotte Parkhill - Labour and Employment
• James Warren - Labour and Employment

Congratulations to all of our ranked lawyers and to all members of the practice areas highlighted in the 2023 rankings. The complete list of Dentons Kensington Swan’s Legal 500 Asia Pacific practice and individual rankings, and the related editorial commentary can be accessed here.

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