Gold in the WTR 1000 rankings!

Dentons has again been recognised in the latest WTR 1000 rankings, with the firm maintaining our prestigious Gold (top tier) rankings for both Enforcement and Litigation and Prosecution and Strategy.

Intellectual Property Partner and New Zealand Practice Leader, Jenni Rutter, has been personally recognised with Gold rankings in both Enforcement and Litigation, and Prosecution and Strategy. This is a testament to her expertise and leadership in the IP space. We also congratulate Nadia Ormiston, former Senior Associate at Dentons in New Zealand and now a Senior Lawyer at Dentons Helix in the United Kingdom. Nadia has achieved a Bronze ranking this year.

When clients were asked about the service Jenni and her team provides they commented that, "Dentons provides an incredible service while also maintaining a very friendly and approachable set of people." Clients also commented that, "Jenni is a well-known leader in her field and is pretty much the gold standard." It is fantastic to see that reflected in the rankings.

Our Intellectual Property team operates one of the largest trade mark filing and prosecution practices among New Zealand's full service law firms, so to be consistently recognised by clients and the WTR rankings over the years is an incredible achievement.

"Our team is thrilled to receive a Gold ranking in the WTR 1000 for the work we do across the full spectrum of trade mark strategy and enforcement," said Jenni Rutter. "I know our team greatly values the confidence clients place in us and we enjoy working with them to navigate complex issues and deliver practical, business-focused outcomes." Jenni also mentioned that, "I am very proud of Nadia who now works for Dentons in the United Kingdom, and I am delighted to be working with Eve Brown our new Senior Associate who joined the firm in late 2025."

Chief Executive of Dentons New Zealand, Charles Spillane, commented that, "Seeing our IP team receive Gold rankings year in year out is proof of Dentons' dedication to top-tier client service and expertise. Congratulations to Jenni and her excellent team on this significant achievement."

Published annually by World Trademark Review, the WTR 1000 is widely recognised as the leading benchmark for excellence in trade mark law. A Gold ranking reflects outstanding capability and performance in the IP space. This recognition highlights the depth of our Intellectual Property practice and our continued commitment to providing clear, strategic and high-quality advice to clients.

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