Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand
What the team is known for
DLA Piper New Zealand's broad corporate practice advises domestic and international clients on foreign investments, capital markets and joint ventures. Its team possesses strong cross-border capabilities, utilising expertise from around the globe through the DLA Piper international network. It provides particular expertise on deals in the agriculture, finance and insurance sectors. The team handles work on behalf of a diverse clientele, spanning multinational and listed companies, private equity firms and financial institutions. Its clients include Aquila Capital, Prolife Foods and UBS.
Strengths
"They deliver an outstanding professional service. The legal insight, expertise and drive of the team makes the client experience extremely positive. Our lawyers go above and beyond to ensure that we always get the best possible outcome for our transactions."
"They provided excellent advice and support."
Work highlights
DLA Piper New Zealand advised BlackRock on the acquisition by GRP III NZ Bidco of 100% of the shares in solarZero by way of a scheme of arrangement.
Notable practitioners
Martin Wiseman is based in Auckland and is a highly experienced handler of M&A transactions, which often incorporate international dimensions, for leading New Zealand corporates. "Martin is a senior partner with a wealth of experience and is able to get to the heart of the matter quickly."
Martin Thomson maintains a highly active practice from the Auckland office, assisting clients on M&A and venture capital transactions, and is particularly active in the forestry and agribusiness sectors. Clients appreciate his ability to advise on cross-border issues impacting on their transactions. "He navigates the legal process with ease and guides the client with care, skill and agility. Having Martin as our lawyer gives us confidence, clarity and comfort. He has grasped our company culture, values and philosophy from the start and tailored the legal advice and service to our specific needs."
Reuben Woods is based in Auckland and acts frequently on public M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, many of which have cross-jurisdictional aspects. "Reuben is genuinely interested in the success of our business and is very aware of where we are in the market. He has his finger on the pulse." "Reuben was superb. He was commercially pragmatic, very responsive and results-driven."
