Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Harmos Horton Lusk is a high-quality, specialist M&A firm with a dedicated team of seasoned practitioners. Its legal team is noted for its diversity of expertise and ability to handle complex transactions, assisting clients with M&A, joint ventures, securities mandates and capital raisings. It is instructed on deals across a range of sectors, and particularly adept at advising on compliance with New Zealand's investment and finance regulations. It is also adept at advising on corporate governance. Key clients include NZX, Vontier and Whiting Holdings.
Strengths
"They are easy-going, practical and business-minded in their approach. They just know how to get things done."
"The hours they put into servicing their clients is impressive. You feel that they are always thinking of you and coming up with new and innovative ideas to progress things along."
Work highlights
Harmos Horton Lusk advised Trilogy International Partners on the sale by Trilogy, Tesbrit and Pacific Custodians (New Zealand) of 100% of the shares in 2degrees to Voyage Digital.
Notable practitioners
Greg Horton is a well-established, Auckland-based figure in the market, noted for his experience acting for domestic and international clients in relation to both public M&A and private equity transactions.
Andrew Harmos is based in Auckland and has a wealth of experience assisting clients in relation to substantial M&A transactions, in addition to complex corporate governance advice. "Andrew is exceptionally insightful and pragmatic. He is keenly aware of the practical ramifications of legal strategies." "Andrew Harmos is a leading and trusted adviser."
Nathanael Starrenburg is an experienced figure in the market, noted for his work assisting clients on both M&A and capital markets transactions. He is based in Auckland. "Nathanael is a clear and calm communicator. He provides excellent legal advice with commercial overtones." "Nat is a strong operator who understands the complexities of financial markets and data."
Tim Mitchelson is a well-regarded, Auckland-based lawyer who acts for clients in relation to mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and joint venture transactions. "Tim is a very strong M&A and commercial lawyer. He has an ability to see the big picture and execute on strategy."
