Banking & Finance - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Bell Gully's elite Auckland-based national banking and finance team assists major banks, financial institutions and corporates. The firm is increasingly in high demand by international issuers in local debt capital markets, and the team acts prominently on Kauri bonds matters. Bell Gully regularly advises financial institutions on a wide range of asset acquisitions. It possesses notable strength in specialised areas such as securitisation and advisory services on regulation amendments.
Strengths
"Bell Gully consistently demonstrated their ability to provide legal advice which is pragmatic and based on current market expectations."
"Bell Gully have very experienced and competent lawyers with a focus on providing top tier service."
Work Highlights
Bell Gully advised the global investment firm Sixth Street Partners and the private equity fund BGH Capital on debt financing arrangements for the acquisition of Pushpay Holdings, a church donation and management subscription-based software solutions.
Notable Practitioners
David McPherson enjoys an excellent reputation in the New Zealand banking market. He advises lenders and borrowers alike, often on high-value acquisition and debt restructuring matters.
Murray King remains sought after for his advice on acquisition finance and securitisation programmes.
Jennifer Gunser assists banks and asset managers, as well as larger corporates, on structuring and refinancing facilities including trade finance and sustainability-linked loans. "Jennifer Gunser is responsive, pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focussed. She doesn't get tied up in the immaterial details."
Sam Dykes is an up-and-coming lawyer noted for his experience in financing transactions, including advising in complex leveraged acquisitions, project financing and syndicated lending. Dykes has a wide client base which includes borrowers, financial institutions and non-bank lenders. "Sam demonstrated good commercial awareness and strong legal advice."
Zac Kedgley-Foot is experienced on a wide range of matters within banking and finance, with particular focusses including acquisitions and refinancing. "Zac is a fantastic lawyer and consistently delivers for us. He is a key advisor for the business."
