Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : New Zealand
Band 3
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Provided by DLA Piper New Zealand
You can learn more about our practice at dlapiper.com.
Chambers Review
DLA Piper New Zealand houses a respected international practice with solid expertise in a range of global financial transactions. The firm is regularly at the forefront of syndicated lending transactions and remains active on property finance, acquisition finance and complex securitisation. Its team is also well regarded in the DCM space, with experience advising on the full range of mandates. The law firm offers notable capability in fintech mandates.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted for New Zealand Green Investment Finance in its NZD170 million financing of solarZero under its new Solar Finance Program.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper has strong commercial focus with its practice. The advice we get is pragmatic and commercial, which we really value. The firm has excellent client service and we feel like a valued client."
"DLA Piper consistently demonstrated a high level of attentiveness and promptness in addressing any inquiries or concerns."
"DLA Piper has strong commercial focus with its practice. The advice we get is pragmatic and commercial, which we really value. The firm has excellent client service and we feel like a valued client."
"DLA Piper consistently demonstrated a high level of attentiveness and promptness in addressing any inquiries or concerns."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Thompson is head of DLA Piper's banking and finance practice and regularly advises major banks on significant cross-border acquisitions and corporate financings.
"Michael Thompson's contributions were highly valued on important transactions which enabled the acceleration of our commercial objectives. His technical knowledge is very good."
"Michael is fantastic to deal with, provides great technical expertise, and is really committed to us as a client. We really value him and enjoy working with him."
Rachel Brown acts for financiers and borrowers on corporate, acquisition and property finance transactions.
"Rachel Brown is extremely thorough and her advice is pragmatic and commercially-focussed."
"Rachel's communication skills were exemplary, providing timely updates and clear explanations every step of the way. Her professionalism and calm demeanor instilled confidence."