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JB Morrison vs Matthew Shaw Legal:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, JB Morrison had more branded searches than Matthew Shaw Legal among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand. JB Morrison had about 90 branded searches, while Matthew Shaw Legal had 10. JB Morrison made up 12.9% of all Rotorua law firm searches we track, and Matthew Shaw Legal accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua law firms, Matthew Shaw Legal appeared in two of the three answers and JB Morrison in one. Matthew Shaw Legal was mentioned before JB Morrison in every answer that named either.

Among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

JB Morrison, about 9 searches for every 1 for Matthew Shaw Legal

JB Morrison 90 searchesMatthew Shaw Legal 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Matthew Shaw Legal, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, JB Morrison in 1

Matthew Shaw Legal in 2 of 3JB Morrison in 1 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Matthew Shaw Legal, named ahead of JB Morrison in 2 of 2 answers

Matthew Shaw Legal first in 2JB Morrison never first

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Top Rotorua law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Matthew Shaw Legal was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. JB Morrison was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Matthew Shaw Legal was listed before JB Morrison in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Steens Law1st
  2. Holland Beckett – Rotorua2nd
  3. Sandford Wall3rd
  4. Matthew Shaw Legal4th
  5. Alchemy Law5th
  6. Lance Lawson6th
  7. JB Morrison7th
  8. The Law Shop–
  9. OSC Law–
  10. Rodgers & Co–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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3 answers

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 JB Morrison or Matthew Shaw Legal more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for JB Morrison and Matthew Shaw Legal by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten Rotorua law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

JB Morrison and Matthew Shaw Legal among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for JB Morrison, Matthew Shaw Legal. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthThe Law ShopLance LawsonHolland Beckett – RotoruaJB MorrisonSandford WallAlchemy LawSteens LawMatthew Shaw LegalOSC LawRodgers & Co
Nov 202522.8%35.4%11.4%8.9%10.1%3.8%3.8%2.5%1.3%0%
Dec 202528.1%26.3%8.8%14%8.8%3.5%7%1.8%1.8%0%
Jan 202627.7%27.7%13.8%9.2%7.7%4.6%4.6%3.1%1.5%0%
Feb 202626.2%22.6%13.1%13.1%9.5%6%6%2.4%1.2%0%
Mar 202629.7%24.3%9.5%14.9%8.1%4.1%5.4%2.7%1.4%0%
Apr 202628.6%23.8%14.3%12.7%7.9%4.8%4.8%1.6%1.6%0%
May 202623.1%23.1%14.1%17.9%7.7%5.1%3.8%2.6%2.6%0%
Jun 202628.4%22.2%11.1%13.6%12.3%4.9%3.7%2.5%1.2%0%
Jul 202627.8%23.6%12.5%12.5%8.3%6.9%5.6%1.4%1.4%0%
Aug 202625%25%11.3%15%10%6.3%3.8%1.3%2.5%0%
Sep 202623.4%23.4%11.7%16.9%7.8%7.8%5.2%1.3%2.6%0%
Oct 202628.6%25.7%12.9%12.9%8.6%5.7%2.9%1.4%1.4%0%

How has branded search for JB Morrison and Matthew Shaw Legal changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

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

3 changes

  1. In October 2026, Holland Beckett – Rotorua overtook JB Morrison to rank 3rd among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, with 12.9% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, JB Morrison lost share of searches among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand, from 16.9% to 12.9%.

  3. In October 2026, Matthew Shaw Legal rose from 9th to 8th among Rotorua law firms in New Zealand.

How are JB Morrison’s and Matthew Shaw Legal’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JB Morrison’s and Matthew Shaw Legal’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.

JB Morrison

3 branded search terms

  • jb morrison
  • jb morrison lawyers
  • jb morrison rotorua

Matthew Shaw Legal

1 branded search term

  • matthew shaw legal rotorua

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