Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper New Zealand's broad corporate practice advises domestic and international clients on foreign investments, capital markets and joint ventures. Its team possesses strong cross-border capabilities, utilising expertise from around the globe through the DLA Piper international network. It provides particular expertise on deals in the agriculture, finance and insurance sectors. The team handles work on behalf of a diverse clientele, spanning multinational and listed companies, private equity firms and financial institutions.
Strengths
DLA Piper New Zealand have a strong understanding our business and the industry we operate in, placing them well to help us navigate a wide range of issues.
I found them to be extremely knowledgeable, hard-working, flexible and, most of all, commercial. They moved the deal along at pace, with the ability to have sensible conversations with the other side.
Work Highlights
DLA Piper advised Nippon Life on aspects of its USD8.2 billion acquisition of Resolution Life.
Notable practitioners
Reuben Woods is a consummate professional who blends technical excellence with strong commercial understanding and pragmatic advice. He is also an excellent communicator.
Martin Thomson has strong sector-specific knowledge and commercial understanding.
He maintains a very level head while dealing with complex negotiations.
He grasped the query quickly, provided us with access to the right people and kept abreast of the matter.
Martin Wiseman is always very strong technically and delivers in a timely manner.