Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : 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
"Dentons are extremely capable in explaining complex matters in simple terms. They are proactive in discussing a range of solutions that consider both a legal and commercial lens."
"Dentons are extremely capable in explaining complex matters in simple terms. They are proactive in discussing a range of solutions that consider both a legal and commercial lens."
Notable Practitioners
Liz Lim leads the Dentons' banking and finance team and maintains strong relationships with key players in the New Zealand banking sector.
"Liz Lim has a distinct ability to communicate complex concepts."
"Liz seeks to understand our business, engaging with the commercial team as well as the legal function - across the board building strong relationships to support her high technical expertise."