Restructuring/Insolvency

Simpson Grierson is recognised for its accomplished handling of all aspects of restructuring and insolvency work and is frequently engaged to advise on insolvency disputes and complex receiverships. The team regularly works on complex debt restructuring matters, acting for both receivers and banks. Simpson Grierson boasts an impressively deep bench of experts, with offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, who have a range of specialist knowledge, including in the agriculture, construction, financial services and retail sectors.

"We were very impressed with Simpson Grierson. They were extremely professional and very effective."

Simpson Grierson acted for KPMG as liquidators of the Cullen Group

entities.

Steve Flynn is a special counsel at Simpson Grierson's Wellington office and is a greatly respected veteran player in the restructuring, insolvency and securities spaces. He continues to take leading roles in the representation of leading insolvency practitioners on key receivership and liquidation mandates. "Steve Flynn has immense knowledge of the security act and all things insolvency."

James Caird is based in Simpson Grierson's Auckland office, where he acts on all aspects of restructuring and insolvency law. He is particularly well-known for his handling of both contentious issues and the property-related aspects of insolvency mandates. "James Caird is pragmatic. He is a force to be reckoned with."

Josh Cairns is active across the spectrum of insolvency and restructuring law, focusing closely on formal insolvency and complex debt restructuring mandates. Based in Wellington, he is singled out for his voluntary administration-related expertise. "Josh Cairns can liaise and turn complex files into simple words." "Josh is great to deal with and nothing is ever a problem for him."