Financial Services - New Zealand
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.
Strengths
"Chapman Tripp isreliable for high quality advice, expertise and commercial drafting in financial services and banking markets."
"Chapman Tripp always provides high-quality service and iseasy to get in touch with, with quick response times."
Work Highlights
Chapman Tripp assisted Betashares NZ, a provider of exchange-traded funds, in the creation of a managed investment scheme.
Notable Practitioners
Mike Woodbury is recognised as the market's leading superannuation expert and also advises on workplace savings and KiwiSaver scheme matters.
Tim Williams is the leader of Chapman Tripp's financial services team and a pre-eminent lawyer in the market who provides transactional and compliance counsel to prominent national investment managers and financial institutions. "Tim Williamsis a recognised expert in the areas of investment funds."
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 Sheerinis really willing to pull out the stops."
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.
