What Hudson Gavin Martin does

Hudson Gavin Martin is a New Zealand-based specialist law firm founded in 2007 and headquartered at Level 16, 45 Queen Street, Auckland. The firm is organised around eight practice areas — Technology & Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Corporate/Commercial/M&A, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Regulatory Advice, and Trade Marks & Branding — collectively positioning it as the largest legal team in New Zealand dedicated to technology, media and intellectual property matters.

The firm serves enterprise, financial institution, government, and growth-stage clients across sectors including banking, telecommunications, energy, media, retail, transport, agriculture, and entertainment. Engagements range from major transactions (e.g., the NZ$2.3 billion acquisition of visual effects and digital production studio assets, a US$1.45 billion cross-border media acquisition) to multi-year regulatory and infrastructure programmes (open banking API agreements, dark fibre arrangements, open-loop public transport ticketing). The firm is the only NZ law firm to hold Tier 1 rankings in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 for TMT and IP.

Revenue is generated through professional legal services billed on hourly, fixed-fee, or project-based structures. The firm operates as a private partnership without disclosed institutional ownership, funding rounds, or M&A activity, and relies primarily on thought leadership, industry association participation, and referral-based client acquisition.

Name

Hudson Gavin Martin

Legal name

Hudson Gavin Martin

Website

https://hgmlegal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hudson Gavin Martin is a New Zealand specialist law firm providing technology, media, and intellectual property legal services across eight practice areas to enterprise, government, and growth-stage clients nationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology, Media and Intellectual Property Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Other Legal Services (54119)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) & FRAND Advisory (BPAHAMAL), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Technology law services
• Intellectual property law
• Media and entertainment law
• Telecommunications legal advisory
• Commercial legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services: Professional legal services billed through hourly rates, fixed fees for specific matters, or project-based pricing depending on client engagement type. Services span corporate/commercial law, litigation, IP protection, data privacy, regulatory advice, and telecommunications law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hudson Gavin Martin is a New Zealand law firm that provides corporate, commercial and dispute resolution legal services focused on technology, media, and intellectual property law. The firm delivers advisory, transactional, regulatory and litigation services across eight practice areas including Technology & Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial and M&A, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Regulatory Advice, and Trade Marks & Branding.

Product overview

Hudson Gavin Martin is a New Zealand law firm providing legal and advisory services through eight distinct practice areas: Technology & Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Corporate Commercial and M&A, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, Regulatory Advice, and Trade Marks & Branding. These service lines collectively position the firm as specialists in technology, media, and intellectual property law, serving clients across all growth industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technology & Telecommunications Legal Services Legal advisory services for innovative and disruptive technologies covering telecoms, fintech, AI, digital health, e-commerce, agtech, education and gaming sectors.
• Media & Entertainment Legal Services Legal services for content creators and providers covering digital media, subscription video on demand, OTT services, gaming, and film and TV production.
• Intellectual Property Legal Services IP strategy and protection services including brand strategy, registered protection, trade marks, patents, copyright, designs, IP commercialisation, licensing, franchising, and enforcement.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution Commercial litigation and dispute resolution services including IP disputes, confidential information matters, defamation, regulatory investigations, and alternative dispute resolution.
• Corporate, Commercial and M&A Legal Services Corporate and commercial legal services for tech, media and IP transactions including M&A, joint ventures, capital raising, investments, and employee share schemes.
• Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Legal Services Legal advisory on privacy law compliance, cybersecurity, data agreements, data breaches, and emerging technologies including AI and biometric technology.
• Regulatory Advice Regulatory advisory for fintech, telecommunications, surveillance, consumer protection, gambling, broadcasting, health and digital health sectors.
• Trade Marks & Branding Trade mark clearance, registration, oppositions, enforcement, portfolio management, anti-counterfeiting, and brand strategy services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only law firm in New Zealand to hold Tier 1 rankings for both TMT and IP in Chambers and The Legal 500 directories

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Established in 2007coreOthers · 1 January 2007HGM was founded in 2007 as a new style of law practice focused on providing innovative legal services to technology, media and IP clients.
• NZ TechminorOthersIndustry organisation supporting technology sector growth in New Zealand. HGM team members serve as advisors to this organisation.
• NZ Game Developers AssociationminorOthersIndustry body for New Zealand game developers. HGM team members serve as advisors.
• Telecommunication Carriers ForumminorOthersIndustry forum for telecommunications carriers in New Zealand. HGM team members participate as advisors.
• Fintech NZminorOthersPeak body for New Zealand fintech companies. HGM team members serve as advisors.
• IoT AllianceminorOthersAlliance for Internet of Things companies in New Zealand. HGM team members participate.
• Law Association Technology Law CommitteeminorOthersProfessional committee within The Law Association focusing on technology law. HGM team members serve on this committee.
• Angel Association NZminorOthersOrganisation connecting angel investors with start-ups. HGM is a member supporting the start-up ecosystem.
• Creative HQminorOthersNew Zealand startup incubator/accelerator. HGM is a member supporting innovation ecosystem.
• InternetNZminorOthersCharitable organisation that promotes the Internet in New Zealand. HGM is a member.
• TUANZ (Technology Users Association of NZ)minorOthersTechnology users association representing organisations using technology. HGM is a member.
• Digital Health AssociationminorOthersAssociation representing digital health sector in New Zealand. HGM is a member.
• NZTechminorOthersPeak body representing New Zealand technology sector. HGM is a member.
• NZGDA (NZ Game Developers Association)minorOthersIndustry body for game developers. HGM is a member.
• Drive ElectricminorOthersElectric vehicle industry organisation. HGM is a member supporting EV sector.
• AI ForumminorOthersForum for artificial intelligence in New Zealand. HGM is a member.
• Women in Film and TelevisionminorOthersIndustry organisation supporting women in film and television. HGM team members serve as advisors.
• Screen Music and Sound Guild of New ZealandminorOthersGuild representing screen music and sound professionals. HGM team members serve as advisors.
• Callaghan Innovation Beyond IP ProgrammeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerApproved provider in Callaghan Innovation's Beyond IP intangible asset management programme, working with businesses to build and implement tailored IP strategies.
• International Law Firms NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough close ties with international law firms, HGM regularly advises global businesses on the New Zealand aspects of their media products and market entry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bell Gully: One of New Zealand's largest and highest-ranked law firms with a strong technology, media and corporate practice. Directly comparable to HGM as a top-tier NZ full-service firm competing for premium TMT, IP and M&A mandates.
• Buddle Findlay: Major New Zealand law firm with recognised technology, media and IP capabilities. Competes with HGM for TMT and IP mandates among NZ corporates, government agencies and media organisations.
• Chapman Tripp: Top-tier New Zealand law firm with a substantial technology, media and corporate practice. Direct competitor for premium TMT, IP and M&A engagements across NZ's largest corporates and government clients.
• MinterEllisonRuddWatts: New Zealand arm of a major Australasian firm, with significant TMT and corporate practice. Competes directly with HGM for technology, media and IP mandates from NZ enterprises and government entities.
• Anderson Lloyd: New Zealand law firm with growing TMT and IP practice serving corporates and public sector clients. Comparable to HGM as a NZ-based mid-to-large firm targeting similar TMT/IP mandates.
• AJ Park: New Zealand IP-specialist firm with deep patent and trade mark capability. Highly comparable to HGM's IP and trade marks practice, competing directly for IP protection, enforcement and commercialisation mandates.

Broad incumbents

• DLA Piper: Global law firm with extensive TMT and IP practice and Australian/NZ presence. Competes with HGM for cross-border TMT and IP mandates, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a NZ-dedicated specialist.
• Herbert Smith Freehills: Global law firm with significant TMT, IP and technology transactions capability. Comparable to HGM on large cross-border tech deals involving NZ aspects, but offers TMT/IP as part of a much broader full-service portfolio.

Regional players

• Corrs Chambers Westgarth: Leading Australian law firm with strong TMT, IP and digital practice. Comparable to HGM as a TMT/IP-focused firm, though primarily Australian-based and serving the trans-Tasman market from offshore.
• Allens: Major Australian law firm with leading TMT, IP and technology transactions practice. Comparable to HGM for high-end TMT/IP and M&A mandates, though it primarily operates from Australia rather than NZ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hgmlegal

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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