Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 1
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+ 649 921 6000Chambers Review
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. Key clients include Avanti Finance, Bank of New Zealand and Auckland International Airport.
Work Highlights
- Mayne Wetherell acted for Auckland Council in the refinancing of its facilities and converting them into sustainability-linked loans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"''Mayne Wetherell has the ability to get to the significant issues promptly. They are always solution-driven and looking to deliver the best outcome.''"
''They are the Rolls-Royce of legal service."
"They are very experienced and efficient and know exactly what we need."
"''Mayne Wetherell has the ability to get to the significant issues promptly. They are always solution-driven and looking to deliver the best outcome.''"
''They are the Rolls-Royce of legal service."
"They are very experienced and efficient and know exactly what we need."
Notable Practitioners
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 is a highly experienced practitioner with a strong reputation. He is a technical lawyer but is also someone who exercises very sound business judgement as well."
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 a leading banking and finance partner in New Zealand.''"
"He is very experienced in the market, has a great reputation and doesn't overcomplicate things."
Mei Nah is acknowledged as a focused securitisation specialist. She also advises government bodies and corporates on bond issuances.
"''Mei has excellent technical abilities and commercial awareness and provides the highest levels of service and availability.''"
"Mei is technically very sound, providing excellent service. She is proactive and customer-focused. Mei works to budget and always delivers on time."
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.
"''Dan is so client-focused and comes up with innovative ways to solve problems. He is one of the best lawyers I have worked with.''"