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Chapman Tripp

Financial Services

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand

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Chapman Tripp

Rankings

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Financial Services - New Zealand

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Chapman Tripp houses a high-level financial services group that provides a comprehensive service to New Zealand's major banks and insurers from its base in Wellington. The law firm is a market leader in acting for fund managers on the establishment of managed investment schemes. The practice offers expert advisory practice for FMCA regulatory issues as well as a broad array of expertise in the funds arena including KiwiSaver and superannuation schemes, and provides co-ordinated advice relating to fund restructuring and regulatory compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Chapman Tripp advised global US private equity firm TA Associates on its agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Craigs Investment Partners group.

Strengths

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  • The team has breadth and depth in its knowledge base, a commercial and pragmatic mindset for projects and strong advocacy that they consistently demonstrate.

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  • There is a good team of technical specialists at Chapman Tripp who are able to handle complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mike Woodbury
    Mike Woodbury

    Mike Woodbury

    Mike Woodbury is recognised as the market's leading superannuation expert and also advises on workplace savings and KiwiSaver scheme matters.

    • Mike Woodbury is an exceptional legal professional who is well recognised as an industry leader with years of experience and sound, comprehensive knowledge.

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    • Mike Woodbury has detailed experience in superannuation and fund management, and knowledge of the sector.

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  • Penny Sheerin
    Penny Sheerin

    Penny Sheerin

    Penny Sheerin stands out for her mastery of fund management matters, including establishment and restructuring questions, as well as the full range of regulatory issues.

    • Penny consistently provides clear and timely advice that demonstrates her understanding of our business and her deep regulatory knowledge.

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    • Penny has been brilliant to work with in every respect.

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  • Tim Williams
    Tim Williams

    Tim Williams

    Tim Williams is a pre-eminent lawyer in the market who provides transactional and compliance counsel to prominent national investment managers and financial institutions.

    • Tim Williams is very reliable and makes us feel like we are his only client.

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    • Tim is a very experienced partner with deep and broad knowledge of the law and of its development and application.

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  • Bradley Kidd
    Bradley Kidd

    Bradley Kidd

    Bradley Kidd's practice is based in Wellington. He handles matters spanning acquisitions, liquidations, wind-ups and compliance issues.

    • Throughout the entire process, Bradley was very diligent and expert, and he was very in line with our desired outcomes and risk appetite.

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  • Kara Daly
    Kara Daly

    Kara Daly

    Kara Daly routinely assists clients with mandates relating to insurance law and investment funds. She also offers advice on financial services regulatory and compliance issues.

    • Kara Daly is really good to deal with as she's smart, pragmatic and clients also seem to really like her.

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    • Kara is an experienced capable lawyer in the financial services industry.

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