Corporate/Commercial

Chapman Tripp's elite national team is acclaimed for its ability to handle major M&A and complex capital markets mandates including IPOs and secondary capital raisings. The law firm attracts an array of New Zealand corporates and is well regarded for its multi-jurisdictional M&A capability. Its legal team is experienced on mandates spanning jurisdictions across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and the USA. The team represents private equity investors and sovereign wealth funds and has extensive experience across a range of key market areas including telecommunications, real estate, banking and energy. Key clients include New Zealand Treasury, Northleaf Capital and Partners Life.

"They have always been excellent in the support and advice they provide to us."

"They are really good at finding a sensible way through a deal."

Chapman Tripp advised New Zealand Treasury on Air New Zealand’s NZD2.2 billion recapitalisation package, including the New Zealand Government’s participation in Air New Zealand’s NZD1.2 billion underwritten rights issue, and associated funding arrangements.

John Strowger is widely acknowledged to be one of New Zealand's pre-eminent corporate and commercial practitioners. Based in Auckland, he frequently acts for major listed corporates and private equity groups in relation to equity capital raisings and private equity transactions.

Roger Wallis is a highly regarded, Auckland-based lawyer, noted in particular for his experience acting on corporate transactions in the insurance and financial services sectors. He also draws praise for his capital markets experience.

Rachel Dunne is noted for her experience assisting a range of clients in relation to IPOs and M&A transactions. She is based in Auckland and is well regarded both by clients and fellow practitioners. "Rachel has fantastic legal knowledge and skills."

Tim Tubman is based in Auckland and is particularly well regarded as an adviser to financial services sector clients on corporate matters. "Tim is simply outstanding."

Josh Blackmore is reputed in the Wellington market for his experience structuring large M&A and ECM transactions including public listings, capital raisings and schemes of arrangement. "We never hesitate about using Josh on transactional stuff. He's a very smart, personable, warm person, and we click with him." "Joshua Blackmore we love working with. He's always really responsive, available and solutions-focused."

Joshua Pringle is based in Auckland and operates across the public M&A and private equity spectrum, additionally offering notable expertise concerning the regulation of corporate, securities and shareholder-related issues. "He cares about the important points, doesn't waste clients' time and is very easy to deal with."

Pip England offers rich experience in the handling of M&A transactions for both domestic and international clients, among whom major property sector players feature prominently.