How popular isBell Gully?
In September 2026, people searched for Bell Gully by name about 2,420 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 10.7% of all New Zealand national and regional law firm searches, placing Bell Gully fourth out of 11 firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about national and regional law firms, Bell Gully appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the 11.
Bell Gully is the fourth most searched of 11 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Duncan CotterillShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Chapman TrippShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Tompkins WakeShare of searches 12.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Bell GullyShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Lane NeaveShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top national and regional law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bell Gully was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bell Gully is the second most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Duncan Cotterill3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chapman Tripp3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bell Gully3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tompkins Wake2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Anderson Lloyd2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lane Neave1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Holland Beckett1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wynn Williams1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Cooney Lees Morgan1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hesketh Henry1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about national and regional law firms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which national and regional law firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best national and regional law firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best national and regional law firm in New Zealand for a growing business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“law firms nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business lawyers nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which national and regional law firms compete with Bell Gully?
Share of searches by month for Duncan Cotterill, Chapman Tripp, Tompkins Wake, Bell Gully, Lane Neave, Anderson Lloyd, Holland Beckett, Wynn Williams, Cooney Lees Morgan, Hesketh Henry, Greenwood Roche. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Duncan Cotterill | Chapman Tripp | Tompkins Wake | Bell Gully | Lane Neave | Anderson Lloyd | Holland Beckett | Wynn Williams | Cooney Lees Morgan | Hesketh Henry | Greenwood Roche |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.2% | 11.1% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 9.4% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 17% | 12.5% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 14.8% | 13.2% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.7% | 3.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% | 13.3% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 8.9% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.3% | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.2% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.3% | 12.4% | 9.4% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 10.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.7% | 11.9% | 9.9% | 11.9% | 9% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 8% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 19.1% | 11.4% | 11.5% | 14.2% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 7.1% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 18.5% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.5% | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 6% | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.6% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 10.2% | 9% | 8.8% | 7.7% | 7% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 9.3% | 8.2% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 18.1% | 4.1K | -16.9% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.9% | 2.9K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.2% | 2.8K | -1.1% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.7% | 2.4K | -0.41% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.7% | 2.2K | +1.9% | +0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 9.3% | 2.1K | +0.48% | +0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 8.2% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 7.3% | 1.6K | -1.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 4.4% | 1K | -23.1% | -1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 3.9% | 890 | -11.9% | -0.3 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 3.3% | 750 | -2.6% | +0.1 points |
18.1%
Held 1st. 4.1K estimated branded searches, -16.9% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
12.9%
Held 2nd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
12.2%
Held 3rd. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
10.7%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -0.41% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
9.7%
Held 5th. 2.2K estimated branded searches, +1.9% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
9.3%
Held 6th. 2.1K estimated branded searches, +0.48% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
8.2%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7.3%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -1.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.4%
Held 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.9%
Held 10th. 890 estimated branded searches, -11.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.3%
Held 11th. 750 estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Bell Gully and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Bell Gully
16 comparisons
- Bell Gully vs Chapman Tripp
- Bell Gully vs Duncan Cotterill
- Bell Gully vs Tompkins Wake
- Bell Gully vs Buddle Findlay
- Bell Gully vs MinterEllisonRuddWatts
- Bell Gully vs Russell McVeagh
- Bell Gully vs Simpson Grierson
- Bell Gully vs Lane Neave
- Anderson Lloyd vs Bell Gully
- Bell Gully vs Holland Beckett
- Bell Gully vs Wynn Williams
- Bell Gully vs Dentons
- Bell Gully vs Cooney Lees Morgan
- Bell Gully vs Hesketh Henry
- Bell Gully vs Greenwood Roche
- Bell Gully vs DLA Piper
How has branded search demand for Bell Gully changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bell Gully in New Zealand held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bell Gully’s share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand decreased from 11.2% to 10.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bell Gully’s share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand peaked at 14.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 10.2% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bell Gully fell from 3rd to 4th among national and regional law firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand national and regional law firms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Chapman Tripp gained share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 12.9%.

In September 2026, Lane Neave gained share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 9% to 9.7%.

In September 2026, Anderson Lloyd gained share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 9.3%.

In September 2026, Bell Gully gained share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 10.2% to 10.7%.

In September 2026, Tompkins Wake gained share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 11.7% to 12.2%.

In September 2026, Duncan Cotterill lost share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 20.6% to 18.1%.
How are Bell Gully’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bell Gully’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- Bell Gully
- bell gully lawyers
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Where does Bell Gully compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| national and regional law firms | 4th of 11 | 10.7% | Shown above |
| large commercial law firms | 5th of 8 | 13.3% | Show ranking |

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