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Michael Thompson

Michael Thompson

Asia-Pacific 2026

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About

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Asia-Pacific

Career

Michael is a banking and finance lawyer with experience in the Australian, European and New Zealand markets. He advises local and international banks and borrowers on a wide range of domestic and cross-border financings. Michael co-leads our New Zealand Restructuring team.

Michael's areas of focus include property and development finance, acquisition finance, corporate finance and debt restructuring. He has also advised a range of lenders on their obligations under consumer credit laws.

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Banking & Finance - New Zealand

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Band 3

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Michael Thompson is head of DLA Piper's banking and finance practice and regularly advises major banks on significant cross-border acquisitions and corporate financings.

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  • Michael centralises and prioritises customer's demands at all times and is able to deliver satisfactory results under tight deadlines.

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  • Michael Thompson is highly responsive, technically excellent and provides pragmatic solutions.

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