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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
Anthony Harper's staff are extremely approachable and have a positive, solution-focused attitude.
The team at Anthony Harper has a strong technical and commercial skill set.
Work Highlights
Anthony Harper acted for McGrathNicol to assist with the proposed distribution of funds in the liquidation of CBL Insurance.
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.