Mark Stuart
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
Band 4 : Corporate/Commercial
Band 4
About
Provided by Mark Stuart
Practice Areas
Mark is a highly regarded mergers and acquisitions (M&A) lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience advising corporates and private equity investors on all aspects of M&A, capital markets transactions, and commercial and business transactions. Mark is a ‘hands on’ lawyer who is available as and when required to help clients navigate transactions in the New Zealand market.
Mark assists both local and international private equity investors with their cross-border acquisitions, and companies looking to sell their businesses to private equity investors. He has recently acted for leading international private equity funds including Platinum Equity Partners, Allegro Private Equity, Affinity Equity Partners, Sun Capital Partners, Fidelio Capital, Certares Private Equity, and Knighthead Capital Management on acquisitions in New Zealand.
Corporates, SMEs, and start-up companies also seek Mark’s guidance on practical governance issues, director responsibilities, and strategic issues. He regularly acts for a range of listed public companies, analysing and reporting on key corporate governance matters relevant to the board.
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Mark Stuart acts extensively in relation to corporate acquisitions and disposals, as well as offering noted experience in capital raisings. He is based in Auckland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mark Stuart has worked with the wider business for a very long time and has foundational knowledge of our business, industry and clients. He is always available to provide solid, timely advice."
"Mark Stuart has worked with the wider business for a very long time and has foundational knowledge of our business, industry and clients. He is always available to provide solid, timely advice."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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MinterEllisonRuddWatts M&A Forecast 2023
What's on the horizon for M&A activity in New Zealand? MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Corporate team discusses trends and makes predictions for 2023. This year, we also spoke to several of New Zealand’s leading investment banks and private equity firms to gain their insights on what lies ahead.
MinterEllisonRuddWatts M&A Forecast 2023
What's on the horizon for M&A activity in New Zealand? MinterEllisonRuddWatts' Corporate team discusses trends and makes predictions for 2023. This year, we also spoke to several of New Zealand’s leading investment banks and private equity firms to gain their insights on what lies ahead.
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