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Restructuring/Insolvency - New Zealand

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

MinterEllisonRuddWatts regularly handles high-profile restructurings and insolvencies alongside major insolvency firms in New Zealand. The firm is a trusted adviser to New Zealand's major banks, handling contentious and non-contentious workout and liquidation matters. The team also acts for directors of liquidated companies in response to claims alleging breaches of their duties; for liquidators on clawback claims; application for directions from court; and asset disposals. Asset transfer disputes, distressed debt sales and corporate restructurings are some of the practice's particular areas of expertise.

Work Highlights

  • MinterEllisonRuddWatts acted for the liquidators of Mainzeal, a former construction company, in a case brought against its former directors for infringement of directors' duties.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sean Gollin
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Sean Gollin
2
Band 2
Sean Gollin specialises in the litigation of complex insolvency and receivership disputes and also maintains a significant advisory practice in Auckland, covering a variety of restructuring and corporate recovery issues.

Sean Gollin is very detailed and commercial in his approach.

Sean Gollin always provides good service. He is available or he will get back to me quickly. I find the level of advice to be of a high standard.

Michael Langdon
3
Michael Langdon
3
Band 3

Michael Langdon is particularly well known for advising leading domestic and international banks across a comprehensive range of distressed debt, recovery, restructuring and security enforcement issues. He is also active in counselling receivers and liquidators on their responsibilities.

Michael Langdon is a strong operator and handled a complex restructuring capably.

Michael Langdon enabled us to get a better recovery and it was helpful to receive the right advice at the right time.

Richard Gordon
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Richard Gordon
3
Band 3
Richard Gordon is particularly noted for receivership litigation, as well as expertise concerning Personal Property Securities Act and voidable transactions. He acts for both major banks and insolvency practitioners on restructuring, enforcement and recovery options and receiverships.

Richard Gordon provides pragmatic legal advice and is always available to answer queries. He is good at keeping my team updated across newsworthy insolvency and litigation matters.

Richard Gordon's strength is that he cuts through to the point and is practical.

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Sean Gollin
2
Sean Gollin
2
Band 2
Michael Langdon
3
Michael Langdon
3
Band 3
Richard Gordon
3
Richard Gordon
3
Band 3