Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 3
Contact number
+64 9 379 4196About
Provided by Dentons New Zealand
Whether you are a successful business looking for finance to expand, an overseas law firm or business looking for New Zealand law advice, or a lender or trustee undertaking a loan transaction or developing a new financial product, you need support from lawyers who can give you clear advice, manage your risks and make the process as smooth and easy as possible. Our team is on the panels of a number of major New Zealand and international financial institutions; they know we are experts at what we do and they trust us to help them execute the full spectrum of their transactions from ‘business as usual’ to complex financing transactions. While we are involved in many significant financing transactions, we also understand the needs of the mid-sized companies that underpin the New Zealand economy. If you’re new to borrowing or lending, we can provide advice on your obligations at law, the options available to you, then guide you through the financing process. If you’re an experienced lender or borrower, we speak your language. Our highly experienced team who have local and international experience provide practical advice and take the complexity out of transactions. Your success is our success, and we work with you to ensure your financing transactions are completed successfully and easily each time.
Chambers Review
Dentons fields extensive experience in structured finance arrangements and corporate finance transactions. Its banking team acts for a broad client base of major New Zealand and Chinese banks, as well as other lenders active across the region. The firm is recognised for its work in the infrastructure and construction, healthcare, hospitality and commercial sectors, acting for top financial institutions and domestic corporates. It is also adept at advising on debt capital markets and consumer finance matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The are extremely responsive with rapid turnaround time."
"The Dentons team is diligent and has a strong understanding of the local law practices."
"The are extremely responsive with rapid turnaround time."
"The Dentons team is diligent and has a strong understanding of the local law practices."
Notable Practitioners
Liz Lim leads the Dentons banking and finance team and maintains strong relationships with key players in the New Zealand banking sector.
"It's always a pleasure working with Liz. She is extremely professional, diligent and a nice person to work with."
"In my view, Liz is one of the best banking lawyers in the Auckland market. She is calm, efficient, thorough yet practical."