How popular isMcVeagh Fleming?
In September 2026, people searched for McVeagh Fleming by name about 2,400 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 29.3% of all New Zealand Auckland law firm searches, placing McVeagh Fleming first out of eight firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland law firms, McVeagh Fleming appeared in two of the three answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
McVeagh Fleming is the most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
McVeagh FlemingShare of searches 29.3%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Simpson GriersonShare of searches 25.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Chapman TrippShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Jury LawShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Jackson RussellShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Auckland law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, McVeagh Fleming was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. McVeagh Fleming is the third most recommended of the eight.
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.
Simpson Grierson3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Stainton Chellew3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
McVeagh Fleming2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Chapman Tripp2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jury Law2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jackson Russell0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
K3 Legal0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Nolen Walters0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Auckland, New Zealand for legal advice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“law firms auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lawyers auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which Auckland law firms compete with McVeagh Fleming?
Share of searches by month for McVeagh Fleming, Simpson Grierson, Chapman Tripp, Jury Law, Jackson Russell, K3 Legal, Stainton Chellew. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | McVeagh Fleming | Simpson Grierson | Chapman Tripp | Jury Law | Jackson Russell | K3 Legal | Stainton Chellew | Nolen Walters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.2% | 30.4% | 20.6% | 9.3% | 5% | 5% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.8% | 27.3% | 22.7% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.2% | 23.5% | 23.1% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 3% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.5% | 25.3% | 25% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.8% | 27.4% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 3% | 6.8% | 3% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 27.2% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.5% | 24.3% | 24.1% | 8.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 26.8% | 27.3% | 22.7% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.1% | 29.5% | 19.9% | 6% | 4.9% | 6% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 28.9% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 32% | 25.9% | 21.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.3% | 25.1% | 24.8% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 29.3% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -2.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.1% | 1.6K | -16% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.8% | 1.6K | 0% | +3.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 6% | 390 | 0% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.9% | 320 | -17.9% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.9% | 320 | -17.9% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.2% | 210 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.7% | 110 | -35.3% | -0.6 points |
29.3%
Held 1st. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
25.1%
Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -16% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
24.8%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
4.
Jury Law6%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
K3 Legal4.9%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.2%
Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.7%
Held 8th. 110 estimated branded searches, -35.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for McVeagh Fleming changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for McVeagh Fleming in New Zealand held steady at 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McVeagh Fleming’s share of searches among Auckland law firms in New Zealand increased from 25.2% to 29.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McVeagh Fleming’s share of searches among Auckland law firms in New Zealand peaked at 33.3% in March 2026 and was lowest at 25.2% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, McVeagh Fleming rose from 2nd to 1st among Auckland law firms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland law firms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Jury Law overtook Jackson Russell to rank 4th among Auckland law firms in New Zealand, with 6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Chapman Tripp gained share of searches among Auckland law firms in New Zealand, from 21.5% to 24.8%.

In September 2026, McVeagh Fleming lost share of searches among Auckland law firms in New Zealand, from 32% to 29.3%.

In September 2026, Simpson Grierson lost share of searches among Auckland law firms in New Zealand, from 25.9% to 25.1%.

In September 2026, Nolen Walters lost share of searches among Auckland law firms in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 1.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Stainton Chellew in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.
How are McVeagh Fleming’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using McVeagh Fleming’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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