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DLA Piper New Zealand

Financial Services

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand

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DLA Piper New Zealand

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Financial Services - New Zealand

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has an elite national investment funds and financial services offering with a deep bench of some of New Zealand's most experienced lawyers. The law firm is heavily involved in developing areas of investment platforms, advising startups, fund managers and custodians. DLA Piper provides full assistance across all fund matters from fund design, establishment and management to advising on financial markets conduct. The team leverages the strength of its Asia-Pacific funds and regulatory practice to assist banks and funds entering the market.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper New Zealand advised Harbour Asset Management on the establishment of the Hunter Private Credit Fund, investing in privately originated debt.

Strengths

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  • The DLA team are exceptionally accessible, personable and their advice is robust and reliable, with excellent client engagement. I also feel they know our business well and are part of the team.

    Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Their advice is commercially pragmatic, actionable and is based on a thorough understanding of our business, our people and our capabilities.

    Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alasdair McBeth
    Alasdair McBeth

    Alasdair McBeth

    Alasdair McBeth has over four decades of experience under his belt. Based in Wellington, he advises on a variety of regulatory, strategic and transactional mandates.

    • Alasdair is an industry stalwart who is highly valued for his advice and contributions.

      Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Alasdair has deep knowledge and leadership in the New Zealand financial services sector.

      Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Rachel Taylor
    Rachel Taylor

    Rachel Taylor

    Rachel Taylor is best known for her compliance and investment scheme-related expertise.

    • Rachel is an exceptional lawyer with a great heart. We simply would not have grown and innovated as fast as we have without her.

      Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Tom Barnes
    Tom Barnes

    Tom Barnes

    Tom Barnes focuses closely on product development and establishment matters and regulatory issues.

    • Tom provides great service with excellent industry knowledge. He is very responsive and contributed well to our outcome.

      Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Tom is good at understanding what we do and our needs, as he's very business-oriented and takes the legal risks into account.

      Financial Services respondentAsia-Pacific
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