Chapman Tripp vs Greenwood Roche:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chapman Tripp had more branded searches than Greenwood Roche among national and regional law firms in New Zealand. Chapman Tripp had about 2,910 branded searches, while Greenwood Roche had 750. Chapman Tripp made up 12.9% of all national and regional law firm searches we track, and Greenwood Roche accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about national and regional law firms, Chapman Tripp appeared in three of the five answers and Greenwood Roche in none.
Who do people search for more?
Chapman Tripp, about 4 searches for every 1 for Greenwood Roche
Who does AI mention more?
Chapman Tripp, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Greenwood Roche in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Chapman Tripp, the only one of the two named
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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, Chapman Tripp was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenwood Roche 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.
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
Greenwood Roche0 of 5Named in 0 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.
Is Chapman Tripp or Greenwood Roche more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chapman Tripp and Greenwood Roche by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 national and regional law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Chapman Tripp, 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% |
How has the Chapman Tripp and Greenwood Roche comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chapman Tripp was ahead of Greenwood Roche in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chapman Tripp’s share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 12.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenwood Roche’s share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand moved from 3.5% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 750.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand national and regional law firms in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Chapman Tripp gained share of searches among national and regional law firms in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 12.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chapman Tripp’s and Greenwood Roche’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Chapman Tripp
2 branded search terms
- Chapman Tripp
- chapman tripp lawyers
Greenwood Roche
4 branded search terms
- Greenwood Roche
- greenwood roche chisnall
- greenwood roche lawyers
- greenwoodroche
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