Scholefield Law vs Walker Murdoch Law:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Walker Murdoch Law had more branded searches than Scholefield Law among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand. Walker Murdoch Law had about 180 branded searches, while Scholefield Law had 90. Walker Murdoch Law made up 9.9% of all Invercargill law firm searches we track, and Scholefield Law accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill law firms, Scholefield Law appeared in three of the four answers and Walker Murdoch Law in none.
Who do people search for more?
Walker Murdoch Law, about 2 searches for every 1 for Scholefield Law
Who does AI mention more?
Scholefield Law, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Walker Murdoch Law in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Scholefield Law, the only one of the two named
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Top Invercargill law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Scholefield Law was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Walker Murdoch Law 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.
AWS Legal3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cruickshank Pryde3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Eagles Eagles & Redpath3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Scholefield Law3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ward Adams Bryan-Lamb3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Mee & Henry3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
PRLaw2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
French Burt Partners1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Walker Murdoch Law0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Invercargill law firms
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Invercargill, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Invercargill, New Zealand for property matters?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“invercargill law firms”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property lawyer invercargill”
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 Scholefield Law or Walker Murdoch Law more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Scholefield Law and Walker Murdoch Law by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Invercargill law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Walker Murdoch Law, Scholefield Law. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AWS Legal | PRLaw | Cruickshank Pryde | Eagles Eagles & Redpath | Walker Murdoch Law | Scholefield Law | French Burt Partners | Ward Adams Bryan-Lamb | Mee & Henry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.9% | 17.2% | 26% | 7.7% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.7% | 20.1% | 23.2% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.9% | 22.2% | 22.8% | 9.9% | 9.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.3% | 18.2% | 23.6% | 8.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.2% | 17.1% | 24.7% | 7.6% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 2.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.7% | 16% | 22.3% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 2.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 23% | 16.8% | 25.5% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 21.9% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.5% | 18.1% | 21.6% | 11.3% | 7.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.3% | 14.8% | 25% | 13.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.9% | 16.5% | 18.8% | 13.5% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.6% | 19.8% | 17% | 12.6% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.3% |
How has the Scholefield Law and Walker Murdoch Law comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Scholefield Law took it in April 2026, Walker Murdoch Law took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Scholefield Law’s share of searches among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand moved from 5.3% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Walker Murdoch Law’s share of searches among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand moved from 7.1% to 9.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 180.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Invercargill law firms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Walker Murdoch Law gained share of searches among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 9.9%.
In September 2026, Scholefield Law lost share of searches among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 4.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scholefield Law’s and Walker Murdoch 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.
Scholefield Law
1 branded search term
- scholefield law
Walker Murdoch Law
2 branded search terms
- walker murdoch law
- walker murdoch law invercargill
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