Restructuring/Insolvency - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Multidisciplinary group, with teams in Auckland and Christchurch. Anthony Harper 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. The firm's key clients include Pitcher Partners, Cor Cordis and Southbase Construction.
Strengths
"I find Anthony Harper's advice and approach very commercial and practical, as they always maintain a good appreciation of the bigger picture."
"They have an excellent spread of knowledge we can call on and have confidence in."
Work highlights
Anthony Harper advised Avior Consulting as the liquidator of Decmil Construction NZ.
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. "He has excellent skills, breadth of knowledge and communication. He's always able to offer a different view or perspective and solutions."
