Tax

Chapman Tripp has a respected tax practice with significant experience handling corporate transactions, including securitisation deals, restructurings and M&A. It often acts for leading banks, corporates and private equity clients, especially on matters in the finance and insurance sectors. The team is well versed in handling tax disputes with the Inland Revenue, and has expertise in transfer pricing and GST regulations.

"They are a one-stop shop when they are providing legal services such as due diligence and structuring advice."

"Chapman Tripp think deeply but can apply a practical lens to make their advice digestible by different business stakeholders."

Chapman Tripp supported Pepper Money on all aspects of its acquisition and securitisation funding of HSBC's NZD1.4 billion New Zealand home loan business.

Graeme Olding is a well-regarded practitioner noted for his experience acting in tax disputes and on transactional tax matters. "Graeme is a leader in the field and is able to provide excellent advice across a broad array of tax matters."

Bevan Miles frequently provides advice to clients in the financial services sector, including matters relating to the tax aspects of corporate transactions, corporate restructurings and tax disputes. "Bevan has been an excellent trusted adviser on all of our securitisation deals." "Bevan is technically excellent, commercial and able to explain complicated tax issues simply. I find him to be very accessible."

Vivian Cheng is a partner in Chapman Tripp's Wellington office. She assists clients with the tax aspects of M&A transactions and investments. "Vivian's commercial judgement is one of her strengths. She is also able to make a very complex area of law clear and easy to understand."