About

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Whether you are a business seeking finance to support growth, an international law firm or investor needing New Zealand legal advice, or a lender or trustee navigating a complex structured transaction, our Banking and Finance team provides the expertise and commercial insight needed to achieve your goals while managing risk effectively.

We are trusted advisers to major New Zealand and international banks and are proud to be on the legal panels of several leading financial institutions. Our team is regularly instructed on complex, high-value transactions and is recognised for delivering technically sound, commercially practical solutions.

Our experience spans a wide range of financing transactions, from syndicated lending and acquisition finance to structured products and regulatory matters. While we regularly advise on market-leading deals, we also understand the needs of mid-market borrowers and emerging businesses that form the backbone of the New Zealand economy. Whether you are new to borrowing or an experienced financier, we tailor our advice to your level of experience and the complexity of your transaction.

Our approach is pragmatic and client-focused. We are committed to making the financing process smooth and efficient, providing clear, strategic advice that helps you move forward with confidence.

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What the Team is Known For

Dentons fields extensive experience in structured finance arrangements and corporate finance transactions. Its banking team acts for a broad client base of major New Zealand and Chinese banks, as well as other lenders active across the region. The firm is recognised for its work in the infrastructure and construction, healthcare, hospitality and commercial sectors, acting for top financial institutions and domestic corporates. It is also adept at advising on debt capital markets and consumer finance matters.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Liz Lim
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Liz Lim
Head of Banking & Finance
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Liz Lim leads the Dentons' banking and finance team and maintains strong relationships with key players in the New Zealand banking sector.

Liz seeks to understand our business, engaging with the commercial team as well as the legal function - across the board building strong relationships to support her high technical expertise.

Liz Lim has a distinct ability to communicate complex concepts.

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Liz Lim
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Liz Lim
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Members

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Joshua Jones

Liz Lim

Liz Lim

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