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Russell McVeagh

Corporate/Commercial

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Our Corporate Advisory team is the 'go-to' for complex M&A and corporate advisory work in New Zealand. Our team of highly experienced specialists advise on a broad range of issues for local and international clients ranging from NZX50 corporates to private equity and fund managers.

We advise on significant M&A deals in the NZ market, on ground-breaking projects – many of which are conducted cross-border, and provide general commercial advice and assist with outsourcing, joint ventures and corporate governance. We focus on understanding the unique priorities of each client and delivering smart, innovative advice in a digestible way, so they can get on with ensuring the deal is a success.

Our specialist areas of expertise include:

  • Mergers and acquisitions.
  • Equity Capital Markets.
  • Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).
  • Private Equity.
  • Commercial contracts.
  • Joint Ventures and other commercial arrangements.
  • Investment in New Zealand by overseas entities.
  • Compliance and corporate governance.
  • Insolvency and debt restructuring.
  • Funds management.
  • Competition and Antitrust.
  • Technology.

Clients (11)

  • Fonterra Co-Operative Group Limited
  • Meridian Energy
  • Goodman Property Trust
  • Pacific Equity Partners
  • KiwiRail Limited
  • Lion Limited
  • Auckland International Airport
  • Precinct Properties
  • Woolworths
  • ANZ
  • Westpac

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Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Russell McVeagh is a full-service firm with a commercial practice which advises an impressive cross-section of domestic and international clients. It offers a broad capability with notable expertise on high-value corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and ECM transactions. Its commercial team handles deals in a wide range of sectors, including energy, finance, insurance, healthcare and real estate. The firm is also able to assist clients with corporate restructuring procedures.

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Work Highlights

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  • Russell McVeagh advised Auckland Airport on its equity raise, which included an underwritten placement of NZD1.2 billion and a non-underwritten retail offer to raise NZD200 million, facilitating the construction of a new domestic jet terminal.

Strengths

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  • Russell McVeagh has a deep commitment to its clients, combined with expert knowledge, great international connections and a willingness to always go above and beyond.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The firm's top-level technical skills are paired with its excellent commerciality. It is top of the market for handling incredibly complex and high-value matters.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Hoare
    David Hoare

    David Hoare

    David Hoare is an established, Auckland-based figure in the market who regularly assists clients on private equity and public M&A transactions as well as on corporate restructuring matters.
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  • Ian Beaumont
    Ian Beaumont

    Ian Beaumont

    Ian Beaumont is recognised for his strong track record advising on high-profile transactions. His practice covers takeovers, joint ventures and capital markets transactions.

    • He is incredibly pragmatic and easy to deal with in complex and time sensitive matters, as well as being extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Ian Beaumont is an outstanding lawyer. He shows wisdom and care in genuinely wanting to deeply understand our business, particularly our culture and the way it impacts what we do.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Joe Windmeyer
    Joe Windmeyer

    Joe Windmeyer

    Joe Windmeyer is based in Auckland and is a highly respected practitioner who is particularly well regarded for his work advising clients on M&A and equity capital markets transactions.
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  • Ben Paterson
    Ben Paterson

    Ben Paterson

    Ben Paterson frequently advises in relation to private equity transactions and is also active with regard to public M&A deals. He is based in Auckland.

    • Ben Paterson is a highly commercial corporate lawyer who draws on extensive experience. He is also very responsive and always provides high quality service.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He coordinated the team seamlessly and was there across every little detail.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • David Raudkivi
    David Raudkivi

    David Raudkivi

    David Raudviki is active in advising on corporate matters for clients, such as capital raisings and acquisitions.

    • David Raudkivi is an expert in the field with great connections and the ability to seamlessly collaborate across the firm to deliver us great results. We trust him and his advice deeply.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He provides high-quality and commercially-focused advice while being closely involved in key matters.

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