Restructuring/Insolvency

Chapman Tripp represents major insolvency firms and banks in restructuring and insolvency assignments, with a track record advising creditors on New Zealand's largest insolvencies. The team is experienced in negotiating moratoriums, deed of company arrangements and Part 14 compromises. The practice is particularly noted for its expertise in handling large finance company receiverships, debt restructuring and distressed debt transactions, with a range of specialists across tax, property and litigation. The firm represents businesses in the pharmaceutical, technology, energy and real estate sectors, among others. The team is regularly instructed on cross-border mandates and is increasingly active on behalf of company boards and directors. Clients of the firm include Calibre Partners and Kānoa – Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

"They have excellent legal resolution skills for high-level and complex matters."

Chapman Tripp acted for Calibre Partners on the pre-pack voluntary administration and receivership of Optic Security Group and the related sale of the shares in the company’s subsidiary Optic Security Finance Group.

Michael Arthur is an Auckland-based partner with an impressive track record handling complex insolvency litigation. He acts on behalf of creditors, directors and insolvency practitioners alike.

Michael Harper acts exclusively on practice area mandates and is particularly well known for representing the boards of distressed companies. "He's one of the best."

Janko Marcetic is based in Auckland, where he has often helped advise insolvency practitioners on receiverships, liquidations and voluntary administrations, as well as defending directors from civil and regulatory claims.