Corporate/Commercial

Russell McVeagh is a full-service firm with a commercial practice which advises an impressive cross-section of domestic and international clients. It offers a broad capability with notable expertise in high-value corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and ECM transactions. Its commercial team handles deals in a wide range of sectors, including energy, finance, insurance, healthcare and real estate. The firm is also able to assist clients with corporate restructuring procedures. Its key clients include Silver Lake, UBS and Citigroup.

"Russell McVeagh are proactive and responsive, and the level of work they produce is to a professional and very high standard."

"I've been in the trenches with them, and they are always focused on getting the client the best results. They're also deeply commercial."

Russell McVeagh advised Beijing Capital Group on the sale of Waste Management to Igneo Infrastructure Partners for NZD1.9 billion.

David Hoare is an established, Auckland-based figure in the market who regularly assists clients on private equity and public M&A transactions as well as on corporate restructuring matters. "David is very commercial; he understands the compromise and balance required to get a deal done."

Joe Windmeyer is based in Auckland and is a highly respected practitioner who is particularly well regarded for his work advising clients on M&A and equity capital markets transactions.

Ben Paterson frequently advises in relation to private equity transactions and is also active with regard to public M&A deals. He is based in Auckland. "Ben is deeply methodical and walks us through the issues step by step."

Ian Beaumont is recognised for his strong track record advising on high-profile transactions. His practice covers takeovers, joint ventures and capital markets transactions. "Ian is a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable, practical and calm under pressure." "Ian Beaumont is an excellent corporate adviser."