Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 3
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Provided by DLA Piper New Zealand
You can learn more about our practice at dlapiper.com.
Chambers Review
DLA Piper New Zealand houses a respected international practice with solid expertise in a range of global financial transactions. The firm is regularly at the forefront of syndicated lending transactions and remains active on property finance, acquisition finance and complex securitisation. Its team is also well regarded in the DCM space, with experience advising on the full range of mandates. The law firm offers notable capability in fintech mandates. Recent clients include New Zealand Green Investment Finance, Foodstuffs North Island and Mitre 10 New Zealand.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper New Zealand advised Babcock New Zealand and David Holden Law on the renewal of Babcock's Maritime Fleet Sustainment Services Agreement with the New Zealand Defence Force.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper provided the finest service we have received in decades. They were exceptionally responsive, with very good judgement and quickly delivered. The best."
"DLA Piper always provides technically correct and commercially astute advice."
"DLA Piper provided the finest service we have received in decades. They were exceptionally responsive, with very good judgement and quickly delivered. The best."
"DLA Piper always provides technically correct and commercially astute advice."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Thompson is head of DLA Piper's banking and finance practice and regularly advises major banks on significant cross-border acquisitions and corporate financings.
"Michael was excellent to work with, he navigated a complex legal transaction in a commercially astute and cost-effective way."
"Michael provides an excellent service. He has a deep understanding of the complex transactions that he works on and is willing to provide advice on commercial matters, rather than the purely legal."
Rachel Brown acts for financiers and borrowers on corporate, acquisition and property finance transactions.
"Rachel is an exceptional lawyer with who offers great customer service and commercial acumen, and who is a pleasure to work with."
"Rachel has been great to work with. I appreciate her ability to provide concise, commercial and timely advice, and her plain English explanation of complex legal matters."