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How popular isCarlile Dowling?

In October 2026, people searched for Carlile Dowling by name about 380 times in New Zealand, a 9.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 18% of all New Zealand Napier law firm searches, placing Carlile Dowling fourth out of seven firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Napier law firms, Carlile Dowling appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in October 2026

Carlile Dowling is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.

  1. Willis LegalShare of searches 31.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. Langley Twigg LawShare of searches 26.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. Sainsbury Logan & WilliamsShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. Carlile DowlingShare of searches 18%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. Legal MattersShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th

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Top Napier law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Carlile Dowling appeared in all three answers. Carlile Dowling is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Langley Twigg Law1st
  2. Carlile Dowling2nd
  3. Sainsbury Logan & Williams3rd
  4. Willis Legal4th
  5. Brown & Bates5th
  6. Legal Matters6th
  7. Goodwill Law–

Mentioned by AI

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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.

How often do people search for Carlile Dowling compared with other New Zealand Napier law firms?

Carlile Dowling against Napier law firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Willis Legal, Langley Twigg Law, Sainsbury Logan & Williams, Carlile Dowling, Legal Matters. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWillis LegalLangley Twigg LawSainsbury Logan & WilliamsCarlile DowlingLegal MattersBrown & BatesGoodwill Law
Nov 202540%24.6%18.5%13.1%2.3%0.77%0.77%
Dec 202535.8%30.2%17.9%12.3%1.9%0.94%0.94%
Jan 202633.6%34.3%18.6%10.7%1.4%0.71%0.71%
Feb 202633.1%27.5%22.5%14.1%1.4%0.7%0.7%
Mar 202635.2%29.1%20%12.7%1.8%0.61%0.61%
Apr 202633.3%31%19%13.5%1.6%0.79%0.79%
May 202634.6%35.3%14%13.2%1.5%0.74%0.74%
Jun 202634.1%31.7%17.1%12.2%1.6%2.4%0.81%
Jul 202631.4%32.2%19%13.2%2.5%1.7%0%
Aug 202634.4%32%18.9%10.7%1.6%1.6%0.82%
Sep 202635.6%29.5%17.4%12.9%2.3%1.5%0.76%
Oct 202631.1%26.2%18.9%18%3.3%1.6%0.82%

  1. 1.Willis Legal

    31.1%

    Held 1st. 380 estimated branded searches, -19.1% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.

  2. 2.Langley Twigg Law

    26.2%

    Held 2nd. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.

  3. 3.Sainsbury Logan & Williams

    18.9%

    Held 3rd. 230 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  4. 4.Carlile Dowling

    18%

    Held 4th. 220 estimated branded searches, +29.4% vs prior month. Share +5.2 points.

  5. 5.Legal Matters

    3.3%

    Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  6. 6.Brown & Bates

    1.6%

    Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Goodwill Law

    0.82%

    Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for Carlile Dowling changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carlile Dowling in New Zealand fell from 420 to 380.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Carlile Dowling’s share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand increased from 13.1% to 18%.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Carlile Dowling’s share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand peaked at 18% in October 2026 and was lowest at 10.7% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Napier law firms in October 2026?

6 changes

  1. In October 2026, Carlile Dowling gained share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 18%.

  2. In October 2026, Sainsbury Logan & Williams gained share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand, from 17.4% to 18.9%.

  3. In October 2026, Legal Matters gained share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 3.3%.

  4. In October 2026, Willis Legal lost share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand, from 35.6% to 31.1%.

  5. In October 2026, Langley Twigg Law lost share of searches among Napier law firms in New Zealand, from 29.5% to 26.2%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Brown & Bates in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in October 2026.

How are Carlile Dowling’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carlile Dowling’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.

  • carlile dowling
  • carlile dowling lawyers
  • carlile dowling napier
  • carlile dowling solicitors

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