Banking & Finance

Mayne Wetherell is renowned as a specialist boutique firm for banking and finance advisory matters from its office in Auckland. It is noted for the diversity of its financing practice, often acting as counsel on complex, high-value transactions. The team fields particular expertise in structured, syndicated and leveraged finance. Mayne Wetherell is well equipped to advise clients from a range of industries, including the aviation and financial services spheres. It represents major banks and large corporations in New Zealand.

"Mayne Wetherell's analysis and understanding of the market and ability to identify the key issues and recommend solutions is very impressive."

"Given the breadth and depth of knowledge within the team and the focus on client development, maintenance and service, the responsiveness and service levels are excellent."

Mayne Wetherell acted for the Bank of New Zealand in relation to Pepper New Zealand's acquisition of HSBC's New Zealand mortgage portfolio.

Dave Wetherell is a founding partner of Mayne Wetherell and enjoys a longstanding reputation as a financing adviser, acting for notable clients on finance restructuring. "Dave Wetherell provides excellent service, knowledge and experience with a long history and depth of understanding on our specific needs and programmes."

Will Tipping heads the banking and finance department of Mayne Wetherell. He offers expert advice to banks and lender consortiums on a range of high-profile financing and refinancing transactions. "Will is the go-to partner in the market for anything complex in relation to corporate or leveraged finance, especially in relation to workout or near workout matters."

Mei Nah is acknowledged as a focussed securitisation specialist. She also advises government bodies and corporates on bond issuances. "Mei Nah is very easy to work with and can be trusted to give us the best advice. She is highly professional and commercially very sound." "Mei Nah provides excellent service, knowledge and experience with a long history and depth of understanding on our specific needs and programmes."

Cameron Peachey has notable experience on securitisation and structured finance matters, with local and multi-jurisdictional elements. "Cameron Peachey made a complex transaction an easy and simple process, with elegantly drafted documents."

Daniel Meikle maintains a versatile practice combining securitisation expertise with significant experience advising on major financings. His clientele frequently includes major banks, as well as non-bank lenders. "Daniel Meikle offers a high level of knowledge, being very thorough and great to work with." "We have always been impressed by Dan's professionalism and expertise in New Zealand securitisation law."