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Restructuring/Insolvency - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Anthony Harper is a multidisciplinary group, with teams in Auckland and Christchurch. The firm acts for a broad range of clients, including major banks and finance companies, on administrations, liquidations and restructurings. The team also acts for liquidators, administrators and investigative accountants on matters relating to distressed businesses and the prioritising of securities.
Strengths
The firm possesses a considerable depth of knowledge and experience. Lawyers are very proactive and readily available for new engagements and opinions.
Work Highlights
Anthony Harper acted in the liquidation of Charleston Group, an operator of hospitality venues.
Notable practitioners
Crispin Vinnell heads Anthony Harper's restructuring and insolvency practice from the Christchurch office and is particularly noted for his combination of insolvency and banking-related issues, as well as security priority and Personal Property Security Act issues. He regularly acts on behalf of leading New Zealand banks and prominent international financial service providers.
Crispin Vinnell possesses great industry knowledge and expertise.