How popular isClarien Partners?
In September 2026, people searched for Clarien Partners by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 57.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.5% of all New Zealand corporate finance and M&A adviser searches, placing Clarien Partners sixth out of eight advisers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about corporate finance and M&A advisers, Clarien Partners did not appear in any of the answers.
Clarien Partners is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
PwCShare of searches 58.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DeloitteShare of searches 15.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Cameron PartnersShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Northington PartnersShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Clarien PartnersShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top corporate finance and M&A advisers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Clarien Partners did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
PwC5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cameron Partners5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Simmons Corporate Finance4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Deloitte3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
KPMG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Calibre Partners2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Northington Partners1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clarien Partners0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about corporate finance and M&A advisers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which corporate finance adviser should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best corporate finance advisers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best corporate finance adviser in New Zealand for a business sale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“corporate finance advisers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mergers and acquisitions adviser 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 corporate finance and M&A advisers compete with Clarien Partners?
Share of searches by month for PwC, Deloitte, Cameron Partners, Northington Partners, Calibre Partners, Clarien Partners, KPMG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PwC | Deloitte | Cameron Partners | Northington Partners | Calibre Partners | Clarien Partners | KPMG | Simmons Corporate Finance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.5% | 19.8% | 11% | 4.8% | 16.7% | 2% | 2.5% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.1% | 21.4% | 11.6% | 6.2% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.7% | 22.8% | 9.9% | 6.5% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.1% | 22.4% | 10.2% | 5.5% | 10.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.8% | 19.5% | 11.5% | 6.2% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.5% | 20.9% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 15.2% | 1.1% | 4.4% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.1% | 19.8% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.69% |
| May 2026 | 42.7% | 20.8% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.68% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.9% | 21.1% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 10.7% | 2% | 4.7% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.6% | 20.5% | 8.7% | 7% | 13.1% | 3% | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 52% | 19.3% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.6% | 15.5% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.45% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.6% | 2.6K | +21.1% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.5% | 680 | -13.9% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.3% | 320 | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.3% | 320 | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.9% | 260 | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 2.5% | 110 | -8.3% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 2.5% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.45% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
PwC58.6%
Held 1st. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +21.1% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
2.
Deloitte15.5%
Held 2nd. 680 estimated branded searches, -13.9% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
7.3%
Held 3rd. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.3%
Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
5.9%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
2.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, -8.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
7.
KPMG2.5%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
0.45%
Held 8th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Clarien Partners changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Clarien Partners in New Zealand rose from 70 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clarien Partners’ share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand increased from 2% to 2.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clarien Partners’ share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand peaked at 3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.1% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clarien Partners rose from 7th to 6th among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand corporate finance and M&A advisers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, PwC gained share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand, from 52% to 58.6%.

In September 2026, Deloitte lost share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand, from 19.3% to 15.5%.

In September 2026, KPMG lost share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 2.5%.

In September 2026, Cameron Partners lost share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand, from 7.8% to 7.3%.

In September 2026, Northington Partners lost share of searches among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand, from 7.8% to 7.3%.

In September 2026, Clarien Partners rose from 7th to 6th among corporate finance and M&A advisers in New Zealand.
How are Clarien Partners’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clarien Partners’ 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.
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