Chambers Review
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Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand
What the Team is Known For
Mayne Wetherell's respected corporate team is proficient in advising on capital markets, foreign investments and general commercial matters. The firm is well placed to handle cross-border M&A, with in-depth knowledge of New Zealand's foreign investment regulations. It acts on behalf of a range of corporates, shareholders, institutional investors and private equity houses.
Strengths
Mayne Wetherell are proactive and very responsive to our requests while being good at coming up with solutions and keeping the transactions uncomplicated.
They are great communicators and really responsive with queries, both in the thought that goes in them and the time taken to respond.
Work Highlights
Mayne Wetherell advised Florenz on the acquisition of Wedderspoon, a leading Manuka Honey brand, involving legal due diligence of New Zealand operations, transaction documentation and coordination with US and Canadian counsel.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Olsen is a great lawyer who we were grateful to have around.
Matthew Olsen has great commercial skills, is a strong negotiator and remains focused on the issues that matter.
Michael Pritchard focuses his well-rounded corporate and commercial practice on a wide range matters including M&A, private equity and listed company transactions.
Michael Pritchard is always available and has always provided clear, commercial advice. He's very generous with his time and an excellent lawyer.
He has particular skill in his commercial advice.