Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 3
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+ 649 921 6000Chambers Review
Mayne Wetherell is recognised for its well-regarded tax practice, frequently acting for major corporations and financial services clients. The team provides advice in relation to the taxation elements of corporate and debt-related transactions, as well as acting for clients in tax litigation. Notable clients include Avanti Finance, Corporate Taxpayers Group and Genesis Energy.
Work Highlights
- Mayne Wetherell advised Spark New Zealand on the acquisition by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board of a 70% interest in Spark’s passive tower infrastructure business for NZD900 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are always responsive and thoughtful."
"They are able to cut through the complexity of the matters at hand in order to explain issues in a clear and concise way."
"They consistently deliver to required time frames even when extremely urgent."
"The team are always responsive and thoughtful."
"They are able to cut through the complexity of the matters at hand in order to explain issues in a clear and concise way."
"They consistently deliver to required time frames even when extremely urgent."
Notable Practitioners
Brendan Brown is highly regarded in the market and often acts for clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and restructurings.
"Brendan has a great ability to understand the issue that has been presented and provide a practical approach to seek to resolve the problem. He is very detailed and has consideration for the steps going forward."
"Brendan is without a doubt one of the best tax advisers in New Zealand."
"Brendan is extremely intelligent, with deep technical knowledge and experience. He appears to love his job, which is great."
Chris Harker acts for a string of notable corporate clients, advising on tax matters in connection with significant transactions.
"Chris is an extremely good lawyer. He's commercial, technical and responsive. He is everything you need in a trusted adviser."
"Chris is brilliant. He is very nice and super experienced."