AWS Legal vs Walker Murdoch Law:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, AWS Legal had more branded searches than Walker Murdoch Law among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand. AWS Legal had about 430 branded searches, while Walker Murdoch Law had 180. AWS Legal made up 23.6% of all Invercargill law firm searches we track, and Walker Murdoch Law accounted for 9.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Invercargill law firms, AWS Legal appeared in three of the four answers and Walker Murdoch Law in none.
Who do people search for more?
AWS Legal, about 2 searches for every 1 for Walker Murdoch Law
Who does AI mention more?
AWS Legal, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Walker Murdoch Law in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
AWS Legal, 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, AWS Legal 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 AWS Legal or Walker Murdoch Law more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AWS Legal 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 AWS Legal, Walker Murdoch 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 AWS Legal and Walker Murdoch Law comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- AWS Legal was ahead of Walker Murdoch Law in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AWS Legal’s share of searches among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand moved from 21.9% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 370 to 430.
- 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, AWS Legal gained share of searches among Invercargill law firms in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 23.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AWS Legal’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.
AWS Legal
3 branded search terms
- aws legal
- aws legal invercargill
- awslegal
Walker Murdoch Law
2 branded search terms
- walker murdoch law
- walker murdoch law invercargill
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