Corporate/Commercial

Webb Henderson's solid corporate team advises a range of domestic and international clients on M&A, divestments, joint ventures and IPOs. The team also advises on foreign investment regulations, and often handles deals in the infrastructure, energy, insurance, food and drink, and technology sectors. Its clientele includes both listed companies and private equity investors. Notable clients include Allegro Funds, Anchorage Capital Partners and Fonterra Co-operative Group.

"Webb Henderson has deep commercial experience, but more importantly they invest in understanding their clients' businesses and drivers, which makes their advice more efficient and focused."

"The firm has provided a simply exceptional level of service and responsiveness."

Webb Henderson advised Spark New Zealand on its sale of a 70% interest in Spark TowerCo to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board.

Garth Sinclair is a well-regarded, Auckland-based practitioner, noted for his work advising clients on public M&A and private equity transactions. "He is an extraordinary lawyer."

Graeme Quigley is based in Auckland and acts on M&A and other transactions, as well as complex corporate governance issues. "He has a calm and considered approach and provides commercially focused advice." "He has navigated some tricky issues for us and is very well respected around our organisation as a result."

Henry Willis is based in the firm's Auckland office and is an expert in corporate law. He regularly advises on securities offerings, acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance issues. "Henry is personable, practical and commercial. He is an individual who is quite often putting forward suggestions on how to improve our business."

Michael Gartshore conducts a comprehensive corporate and commercial practice covering transactional, contractual and governance issues and embracing both public and private equity deals. He is based in Auckland. "He is very commercial and able to work effectively with difficult counterparties."