LAWYER PROFILE

Andrew Harkness

Asia-Pacific 2026

Simpson Grierson

Ranked in 1 practice area

Banking & Finance

New Zealand

16 years ranked

About

Provided by Simpson Grierson

Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

Andrew is one of New Zealand’s leading banking and finance lawyers, and Simpson Grierson's Managing Partner.

He acts for domestic and offshore lenders and borrowers on all aspects of financing transactions. He also regularly acts for non-bank lenders and private equity sponsors on financing arrangements.

Andrew's expertise covers acquisition financings, corporate finance, special opportunities situations (including distressed debt acquisition), and other complex financing transactions.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance

Member of the Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand

Member of the Banking and Financial Services Law Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Banking & Finance - New Zealand

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Andrew Harkness is Simpson Grierson's managing partner. He frequently acts for lenders on substantial acquisition finance matters and has notable experience in debt capital market transactions.

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