Financial Services | Asia-Pacific

Dentons has a highly recommended financial services team with expertise in managed funds, superannuation and advising offshore funds in relation to New Zealand investments. The team advises public bodies on the full range of investment funds law, as well as any reforms in financial markets regulation. The law firm is present at the forefront of changes in financial markets regulation, with a significant presence in the regulation of wealth platforms and discretionary investment management services.

DLA Piper has an elite national investment funds and financial services offering with a deep bench of some of New Zealand's most experienced lawyers. The law firm is heavily involved in developing areas of investment platforms, advising startups, fund managers and custodians. DLA Piper provides full assistance across all fund matters from fund design, establishment and management to advising on financial markets conduct. The team leverages the strength of its Asia-Pacific funds and regulatory practice to assist banks and funds entering the market.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts's financial services department retains its position as an outstanding funds group serving an impressive roster of New Zealand's major banks, fund managers and investors. The law firm advises across all segments of the market on financial services and regulatory compliance matters as well as fund establishment, investments and restructuring. The team provides a leading offering for private equity and venture capital funds, and is establishing an impressive depth of expertise in the emerging fintech and cryptocurrency spheres. The team also advises banks and financial institutions on sanctions-related matters.

Bell Gully has a full-service financial services offering which is well-regarded for its advisory funds work. The team supports fund issuers and managers with transactional and regulatory issues, particularly in relation to managed investment schemes. The firm has a solid practice for investment funds in the property and private equity sectors, with further experience assisting with the superannuation schemes.

Russell McVeagh is a New Zealand-based firm with the capabilities to handle multijurisdictional work across the full spectrum of financial services. The team assists clients such as fund managers and banks in transactional matters and platform restructuring, with the firm is especially noted for its strong experience in regulatory issues.