Luscombe Legal vs Mansfield Law:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Luscombe Legal had more branded searches than Mansfield Law among Hastings law firms in New Zealand. Luscombe Legal had about 30 branded searches, while Mansfield Law had 20. Luscombe Legal made up 4% of all Hastings law firm searches we track, and Mansfield Law accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Hastings law firms, Luscombe Legal appeared in two of the three answers and Mansfield Law in none.
Who do people search for more?
Luscombe Legal, about 50% more searches than Mansfield Law
Who does AI mention more?
Luscombe Legal, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Mansfield Law in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Luscombe Legal, the only one of the two named
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Top Hastings law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Luscombe Legal was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Mansfield Law did not appear in any of the three 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.
Gifford Devine3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
DK Legal3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bramwell Bate3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Thrive Lawyers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Willis Legal2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Luscombe Legal2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gresson Grayson0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mansfield Law0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Hastings, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Hastings, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Hastings, New Zealand for a legal problem?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hastings law firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“family lawyer hastings”
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 21, 2026.
Is Luscombe Legal or Mansfield Law more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Luscombe Legal and Mansfield Law by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Hastings law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Luscombe Legal, Mansfield Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gifford Devine | DK Legal | Bramwell Bate | Willis Legal | Luscombe Legal | Gresson Grayson | Mansfield Law | Thrive Lawyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 35.8% | 15.1% | 27.4% | 13.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.94% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.3% | 18.7% | 21.3% | 14.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 19.3% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.2% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.9% | 19.4% | 18.4% | 13.6% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 0.97% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.3% | 19.3% | 20.5% | 16.9% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 18.2% | 19.5% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.9% | 19.8% | 23.5% | 17.3% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 17.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.8% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 19.8% | 25.3% | 15.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 28% | 26.7% | 20% | 14.7% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
How has branded search for Luscombe Legal and Mansfield Law changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Luscombe Legal was ahead of Mansfield Law in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Luscombe Legal’s share of searches among Hastings law firms in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mansfield Law’s share of searches among Hastings law firms in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Hastings law firms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Luscombe Legal overtook Gresson Grayson to rank 5th among Hastings law firms in New Zealand, with 4% of the searches.
In October 2026, Mansfield Law gained share of searches among Hastings law firms in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 2.7%.
How are Luscombe Legal’s and Mansfield Law’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Luscombe Legal’s and Mansfield Law’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.
Luscombe Legal
1 branded search term
- luscombe legal
Mansfield Law
2 branded search terms
- mansfield law
- mansfield law hastings
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