Banking & Finance

Buddle Findlay houses a dedicated nationwide team that operates across all aspects of banking and finance. It has an excellent reputation advising major lenders across the region on cross-border projects and financial services regulation from its base in Auckland. Buddle Findlay offers outstanding expertise advising buyers on high-value acquisition financing. It also assists with financings relating to projects and property developments as well as refinancing matters. Buddle Findlay is sought after by domestic and overseas institutions as well as government agencies. It also offers considerable expertise in refinancing issues. Notable clients include Westpac New Zealand, Contact Energy and Morrison & Co.

"''We work so well in deal teams with Buddle Findlay, it feels as if they are part of our organisation as they know us so well and so are able to anticipate our needs.''"

''We are very happy with Buddle Findlay's responsiveness, attention to detail and pragmatic solutions."

Buddle Findlay assisted the Bank of New Zealand in preparing and reviewing the legal implications of a sustainability-linked loan agreement for businesses in New Zealand's agricultural sector.

Peter Owles is a high-profile finance lawyer acting for lenders and borrowers alike. "''Peter has a depth of project finance experience which is great to have on transactions, and he is great to work with.''" "Peter is the elder statesman of the Buddle Findlay finance partnership. His depth of experience makes him an invaluable partner on our transactions."

Miriam Andrews maintains a growing, versatile practice advising banks as well as borrowers on high-value acquisition and property finance mandates. "''Miriam is a brilliant lawyer whose time working in banks has enabled her to have a level of commercial awareness that is unparalleled in the New Zealand market.''" "Miriam is reliable and responsive, and has been excellent to work with."

Paul Farrugia is Buddle Findlay's banking and finance practice head and frequently acts for major banks and lender syndicates on a variety of complex domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including debt facilities and refinancings. "Paul leads an exceptional team at Buddle Findlay while maintaining his own high levels of service." "''We have high levels of trust in Paul, and his team, and find his work high quality and very valuable. He is certainly our number-one pick for banking transactions in the New Zealand market.''"

Daniel Collins regularly supports clients on acquisition and property finance matters, as well as on corporate finance mandates. "''I consider Daniel one of the top lawyers in New Zealand. He has a great grasp of complex transactions and ensures that all work that goes through him is of quality.''" "Daniel is a very safe pair of hands and a knowledgeable partner to work with. He knows the touch points that his clients care about and is alert to them on all transactions."