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TWA Legal

Restructuring/Insolvency

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : New Zealand


TWA Legal

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Restructuring/Insolvency - New Zealand

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

TWA Legal is well-regarded for its experienced restructuring and insolvency team, based in Auckland. The firm regularly advises receivers and liquidators on a wide range of litigation and compliance issues, including creditor priority and entitlement. The team also acts for directors of insolvency companies on director duties issues.

Strengths

The team at TWA offers a wealth of experience, gained over decades.

TWA Legal's strengths include its personal service and industry knowledge.

Work Highlights

TWA acted for the Maori trustees of polluted ancestral lands where the counterparty has been placed into liquidation.

Notable practitioners
Mike Whale
Mike Whale offers decades of experience in the restructuring and insolvency space and remains a highly regarded lawyer in New Zealand. A qualified accountant and published authority in the field, he continues to act prominently for receivers, liquidators and individual executives on a variety of practice area mandates.

Mike Whale is very experienced and technically gifted.

Mike offers top-tier advice, particularly on complex matters.


Jennifer Tunna
Jennifer Tunna operates across the practice area spectrum, offering particularly focused expertise where asset sales in distressed situations are concerned.

Jennifer is exceptional. Her expertise in insolvency matters is matched by a pragmatic, calm and solutions-focused approach.

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