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Tompkins Wake

Corporate/Commercial

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand


Tompkins Wake

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About

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Tompkins Wake's Corporate and Commercial practice advises across the full spectrum of transactional and regulated commercial work, M&A, private equity, venture capital, capital markets, infrastructure and project finance, life sciences contracting, and commercial advisory. The team is active across cross-border mandates spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, and has built recognised depth in climate technology venture capital, distressed M&A, and regulated industry commercial contracting. Clients include multinational corporations, iwi trusts, listed companies, local authorities, private equity funds, and high-growth technology businesses.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial - New Zealand

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Tompkins Wake's corporate and commercial practice represents financial institutions, property funds and government authorities as part of a growing platform and presence in the New Zealand market. Experts at the firm are well placed to advise on M&A, corporate governance and commercial contract negotiations.

Work Highlights

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  • Tompkins Wake advised scaffolding supplier Acrow Group on its acquisition of the business of Camelspace, handling all transaction documents and addressing complex employee transfer and insolvency issues.

Strengths

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  • The team has high technical competency, as well as knowledge of our business and a good understanding of the industry from a commercial perspective.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Tompkins Wake suggests the position clients should take in a prompt, hands-on manner, while also providing quick, quality responses with short turnaround times.

    Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Mark Lowndes
    Band 5Mark Lowndes

    Mark Lowndes

    Mark Lowndes of Tompkins Wake in Auckland is particularly well regarded for his experience in the handling of public M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions. Interviewees regularly testify to his in-depth understanding of business realities and strong commitment to helping clients meet their objectives.
    • He is an excellent lawyer and we have total trust in his work.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Mark Lowndes is a very experienced and commercial practitioner.

      Corporate/Commercial respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Tompkins Wake (1)

New Zealand

Members

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  • Tom Arieli

  • Kerri Dewe

  • Mark Renner

    Head of Department

  • Phil Taylor

  • Tina Liu

  • Bryce Davey

  • Michael Shanahan

  • Robert Bycroft

  • Veronica Hartley

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