Harmans vs Lane Neave:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lane Neave had more branded searches than Harmans among Christchurch law firms in New Zealand. Lane Neave had about 780 branded searches, while Harmans had 70. Lane Neave made up 16.4% of all Christchurch law firm searches we track, and Harmans accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Christchurch law firms, Lane Neave appeared in three of the four answers and Harmans in none.
Who do people search for more?
Lane Neave, about 11 searches for every 1 for Harmans
Who does AI mention more?
Lane Neave, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Harmans in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Lane Neave, the only one of the two named
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Top Christchurch law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Lane Neave was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Harmans did not appear in any of the four 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.
Saunders & Co3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Lane Neave3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Cavell Leitch3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Godfreys Law2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Layburn Hodgins0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mortlock McCormack Law0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Harmans0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Christchurch, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Christchurch, New Zealand for legal advice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“law firm christchurch”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christchurch lawyers”
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.
Is Harmans or Lane Neave more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harmans and Lane Neave by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Christchurch law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Lane Neave, Harmans. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Saunders & Co | Lane Neave | Cavell Leitch | Godfreys Law | Layburn Hodgins | Mortlock McCormack Law | Harmans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.5% | 18.9% | 17.8% | 12% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.4% | 17.2% | 15.5% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.2% | 19.7% | 18.4% | 10% | 8.7% | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.9% | 17.4% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 9.1% | 8.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.9% | 19.9% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.4% | 26.8% | 16% | 9.4% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.7% | 19.4% | 18% | 9.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 18.8% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 11.7% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.5% | 19.1% | 14.6% | 12% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.3% | 17.2% | 13% | 13% | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.7% | 16.2% | 15.2% | 12.4% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.5% | 16.4% | 15.1% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 10.1% | 1.5% |
How has the Harmans and Lane Neave comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lane Neave was ahead of Harmans in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harmans’ share of searches among Christchurch law firms in New Zealand moved from 1% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lane Neave’s share of searches among Christchurch law firms in New Zealand moved from 18.9% to 16.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 780.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Christchurch law firms in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Harmans in New Zealand rose 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 70 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lane Neave in New Zealand fell 16.1% over 12 measured months, from 930 to 780 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harmans’ and Lane Neave’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.
Harmans
1 branded search term
- harmans law
Lane Neave
4 branded search terms
- Lane Neave
- lane neave immigration
- lane neave lawyers
- lane neave queenstown
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