Duncan Cotterill vs Hardy-Jones Clark:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hardy-Jones Clark had more branded searches than Duncan Cotterill among Blenheim law firms in New Zealand. Hardy-Jones Clark had about 140 branded searches, while Duncan Cotterill had 130. Hardy-Jones Clark made up 20% of all Blenheim law firm searches we track, and Duncan Cotterill accounted for 18.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Blenheim law firms, Hardy-Jones Clark appeared in all three answers and Duncan Cotterill in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hardy-Jones Clark, about 8% more searches than Duncan Cotterill
Who does AI mention more?
Hardy-Jones Clark, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Hardy-Jones Clark, the only one of the two named
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Top Blenheim law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Hardy-Jones Clark appeared in all three answers. Duncan Cotterill 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.
Gascoigne Wicks3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Hardy-Jones Clark3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Wisheart Macnab & Partners3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Lundons Law2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Wain & Naysmith1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Duncan Cotterill0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dew & Company0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which law firm should I hire in Blenheim, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best law firms in Blenheim, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best law firm in Blenheim, New Zealand for legal advice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“blenheim lawyers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“law firm blenheim”
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 Duncan Cotterill or Hardy-Jones Clark more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Duncan Cotterill and Hardy-Jones Clark by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Blenheim law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hardy-Jones Clark, Duncan Cotterill. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gascoigne Wicks | Hardy-Jones Clark | Duncan Cotterill | Wain & Naysmith | Lundons Law | Dew & Company | Wisheart Macnab & Partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.2% | 23.6% | — | 22.2% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.1% | 20.3% | — | 20.3% | 17.2% | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.8% | 25.8% | — | 21% | 14.5% | 3.2% | 9.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.9% | 34.3% | — | 17.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% | 6% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.6% | 25% | — | 25% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.9% | 29.5% | — | 20.5% | 14.1% | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.4% | 27.1% | 15.7% | 17.1% | 10% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 26.3% | 20% | 13.8% | 18.8% | 8.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.4% | 21.4% | 11.9% | 14.3% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.5% | 22.5% | 13.8% | 18.8% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.9% | 22.4% | 13.4% | 17.9% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 7.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.9% | 20% | 18.6% | 17.1% | 10% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
How has the Duncan Cotterill and Hardy-Jones Clark comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hardy-Jones Clark was ahead of Duncan Cotterill in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 6 months ending September 2026, Duncan Cotterill’s share of searches among Blenheim law firms in New Zealand moved from 15.7% to 18.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 130.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hardy-Jones Clark’s share of searches among Blenheim law firms in New Zealand moved from 23.6% to 20%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Blenheim law firms in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Duncan Cotterill overtook Wain & Naysmith to rank 3rd among Blenheim law firms in New Zealand, with 18.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Hardy-Jones Clark lost share of searches among Blenheim law firms in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 20%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Duncan Cotterill’s and Hardy-Jones Clark’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.
Duncan Cotterill
4 branded search terms
- Duncan Cotterill
- duncan cotterill blenheim
- duncan cotterill lawyers
- duncancotterill
Hardy-Jones Clark
3 branded search terms
- hardy jones clark
- hardy-jones clark
- hardy-jones clark blenheim
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