Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Dentons is a full-service firm with significant expertise in advising international clients, notably including Chinese and other Asian businesses, on their investments in New Zealand. The corporate/commercial team advises on M&A, corporate restructuring, joint ventures and equity transactions. Its team represents clients in a variety of areas including infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing and finance. The firm is noted for advising Māori businesses with regard to the full range of issues impacting the development of their operations, as well as fielding a full suite of strategic corporate governance advice.
Strengths
The firm is highly skilled in its area, with exceptional knowledge and the ability to get things done. It also has very good communication, in addition to exceptional service and responsiveness.
Dentons provide effective and experienced transaction support at a reasonable cost.
Work Highlights
Dentons advised Huatai International Private Equity on its acquisition of 100% of Egmont Honey Holdings from Nestlé and its founder.
Notable practitioners
Chris Parke is based in Auckland and advises both foreign and domestic clients on a comprehensive range of practice area issues, including M&A transactions, contractual arrangements and regulatory questions.
Chris Parke is able to cut through the complexity and give us advice that is clear and concise.
