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
They were thorough and diligent throughout the process, which helped in navigating some of the inherited risks.
I was particularly impressed by their strategic approach to addressing nuanced legal issues, and most importantly their unwavering commitment to achieving our objectives efficiently and effectively.
Work Highlights
DLA Piper New Zealand advised Bank of Queensland on the divestment of its New Zealand portfolio of assets comprising of commercial loans and finance and operating leases.
Notable practitioners
Reuben Woods is very commercial and technically sound.
Reuben was exceptional throughout the deal process, and was invested not only in the success of our business but also in the relationships forged throughout across all parties.
Martin Thomson had a high level of knowledge on the subject matter and added significant commercial value.
Martin has the ability to navigate challenging legal issues with ease. He understood the client's cultural values and worked diligently to obtain the best outcome.