Corporate/Commercial
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : New Zealand
Band 1
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+64 9 353 9700About
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Corporate and Commercial team is one of the largest in New Zealand.
The multi-disciplinary commercial team combines specialist regulatory, competition and commercial lawyers. The Corporate and M&A team has a depth of experience at all levels and advises on some of the most complex transactions in the market. The team can also efficiently and effectively resource simpler transactions, so that clients know they are getting the best advice, irrespective of the size of the transaction.
Providing a personalised approach to clients from start-up New Zealand companies to multinational businesses, the team offers innovative and commercial solutions whether it’s working on a strategic transaction or a day-to-day business matter.
The team acts on several international transactions, and is well placed to manage simultaneous work streams across multiple firms and locations.
- Advised Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Partners Group Holdings Limited.
- Advised Fonterra Co-Operative Group on the divestment its Soprole dairy business in Chile to Peruvian dairy company, Gloria Foods.
- Advised Tourism Holdings Limited on its merger with Apollo Tourism and Leisure.
Chambers Review
MinterEllisonRuddWatts' well-established practice offers broad capabilities across a range of M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance and ECM transactions. Its corporate team is engaged on complex matters for significant domestic and international clients, and has an established reputation advising private equity clients on acquisitions and disposals. Its experience spans multiple industry sectors, including food and beverages, manufacturing and mining. Its key clients include Fonterra, Metlifecare and Dai-ichi Life.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts acted for Dai-ichi Life on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Partners Group Holdings from its existing shareholders.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their team demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the engagement. They provided practical and strategic advice that helped us navigate a challenging transaction and achieve our objectives."
"They are very capable in handling complexity, with access to expertise in a wide range of practice areas to support multi-faceted transactions."
"Their team demonstrated a high level of expertise, professionalism, and attention to detail throughout the engagement. They provided practical and strategic advice that helped us navigate a challenging transaction and achieve our objectives."
"They are very capable in handling complexity, with access to expertise in a wide range of practice areas to support multi-faceted transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Cathy Quinn is a deeply experienced practitioner, noted not only for her stewardship of numerous major M&A transactions, but also as an adviser to key government agencies on corporate and commercial, capital markets and securities-related issues. Now acting as a consultant in the firm's Auckland office, she continues to advise on aspects of the team's more complex mandates.
Mark Forman is based in Auckland and frequently acts as an adviser to financial services providers, private equity houses and listed companies in relation to corporate transactions.
"Mark is an outstanding lawyer with pragmatic and practical solutions to multi-faceted, complex commercial and legal issues."
Neil Millar operates across a broad corporate and commercial spectrum but is particularly well known for assisting private equity clients in relation to their acquisitions. He is based in Auckland.
"Neil is an excellent lawyer, and we will definitely be using him again for New Zealand transactions."
"I have worked with Neil for several years now and would not seek any alternative. He is exceptional."
Mark Stuart acts extensively in relation to corporate acquisitions and disposals, as well as offering noted experience in capital raisings. He is based in Auckland.
"Mark provides excellent legal advice and is a highly trusted individual for our business."
Ranked Lawyers at
MinterEllisonRuddWatts
New Zealand
Members
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Isaac Stewart
John Conlan
Head of Department
Head of Department
Rodney Craig
Sarah Salmond
Tom Maasland
Clients
Provided by MinterEllisonRuddWatts
ANZ Bank
Dai-ichi Life Holdings
Fonterra Co-Operative Group
Metlifecare Retirement Villages
Next Capital
ORA Hong Kong
Southern Cross Healthcare
The Treasury
Tourism Holdings
Westpac Bank