Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand
What the team is known for
MinterEllisonRuddWatts' well-established practice offers broad capabilities across a range of M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance and ECM transactions. Its corporate team is engaged on complex matters for significant domestic and international clients, and has an established reputation advising private equity clients on acquisitions and disposals. Its experience spans multiple industry sectors, including food and beverages, manufacturing and mining. Its key clients include Fonterra, Metlifecare and Dai-ichi Life.
Strengths
"Their team demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism and attention to detail throughout the engagement. They provided practical and strategic advice that helped us navigate a challenging transaction and achieve our objectives."
"They are very capable in handling complexity, with access to expertise in a wide range of practice areas to support multifaceted transactions."
Work highlights
MinterEllisonRuddWatts acted for Dai-ichi Life on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Partners Group Holdings from its existing shareholders.
Notable practitioners
Cathy Quinn is a deeply experienced practitioner, noted not only for her stewardship of numerous major M&A transactions, but also as an adviser to key government agencies on corporate and commercial, capital markets and securities-related issues. Now acting as a consultant in the firm's Auckland office, she continues to advise on aspects of the team's more complex mandates.
Mark Forman is based in Auckland and frequently acts as an adviser to financial services providers, private equity houses and listed companies in relation to corporate transactions. "Mark is an outstanding lawyer with pragmatic and practical solutions to multifaceted, complex commercial and legal issues."
Neil Millar operates across a broad corporate and commercial spectrum but is particularly well known for assisting private equity clients in relation to their acquisitions. He is based in Auckland. "Neil is an excellent lawyer, and we will definitely be using him again for New Zealand transactions." "I have worked with Neil for several years now and would not seek any alternative. He is exceptional."
Mark Stuart acts extensively in relation to corporate acquisitions and disposals, as well as offering noted experience in capital raisings. He is based in Auckland. "Mark provides excellent legal advice and is a highly trusted individual for our business."