Simpson Grierson, Corporate/Commercial | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

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Our corporate and commercial team is renowned for providing expert, yet practical, advice to a wide range of New Zealand and international clients undertaking major transactions. We have particular expertise in overseas investment into New Zealand.

Our track record is extensive, ranging from everyday transactions to the noteworthy deals of recent years.

We have advised on many of the landmark transactions in New Zealand's corporate history and regularly work on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional deals for clients across a wide range of industries.

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Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Grierson's strong practice handles the full range of corporate matters on behalf of leading international and domestic companies. The firm is home to a substantial offering of IPO, M&A, private equity and corporate restructuring knowledge, with experience in high-profile transactions across a wide range of industries. It is often instructed by prominent funds, private equity firms and international corporates on inbound investment into New Zealand.

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Work Highlights

Simpson Grierson advised Australian Retirement Trust on the acquisition of an additional 33% of Powerco, increasing its share to 58%, involving comprehensive support and overseas investment office consent.

Strengths

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The firm has deep bench strength and experienced practitioners, providing pragmatic, effective and clear advice. They are very capable of working through complex issues and situations.

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Simpson Grierson has in-depth understanding of our industry, enabling them to identify material issues and importantly, provide accurate advice on issues with the most relevance to our business.

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Asia-Pacific

The firm has deep bench strength and experienced practitioners, providing pragmatic, effective and clear advice. They are very capable of working through complex issues and situations.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Asia-Pacific

Simpson Grierson has in-depth understanding of our industry, enabling them to identify material issues and importantly, provide accurate advice on issues with the most relevance to our business.

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Asia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Pollard

Band 2

Michael Pollard is based in Auckland and regularly acts for clients on both corporate transactions and equity capital market matters. He is an experienced handler of trans-Tasman mandates and frequently acts on behalf of clubs formed by investment banks and brokers to underwrite specific capital markets transactions.

Michael Pollard is very commercially astute and has a very good understanding of our business. One of his great strengths is thinking outside the box and coming up with novel solutions.

I cannot speak highly enough of his capabilities. Additionally, he's a super personable human to work with, as we feel so well looked after working with him.

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James Hawes

Band 4

James Hawes is a well-regarded, Auckland-based practitioner who acts for clients on a variety of transactions, including capital raisings, corporate takeovers and M&A deals.

He knows the industry well and has New Zealand-based expertise, allowing him to provide detailed advice early on about proposed legislation.

James Hawes provides excellent service, is pragmatic and is very quick to find a solution that works for us. I have really enjoyed working with him.

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Andrew Matthews

Band 5

Andrew Matthews advises across a wide range of issues, including corporate takeovers and acquisitions as well as compliance and governance matters. He is based in Auckland.

Andrew Matthews has a great understanding of our business and the current environment we're operating in. He provides commercial, pragmatic advice and is timely in mitigating risk.

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