Experience

We have over 25 years’ experience in helping growing companies through to listed companies deal with day to day issues, transactions and regulatory matters. We have invaluable long term working relationships with local regulatory authorities, such as the FMA (Securities Commission), NZX, Takeovers Panel, OIO, Commerce Commission and Registrar of Companies. Our track record includes:

  • Co-investment by a New Zealand listed company in assets in People’s Republic of China
  • Implementation of senior executive incentive schemes for unlisted New Zealand companies
  • Negotiation of major supply contracts (IT, telecoms and supply chain) and revision of terms of trade for a large New Zealand listed retailer
  • Advice on recent IPO by a New Zealand biotechnology company
  • Negotiation of foreign exchange contracts and advising on compliance for New Zealand and offshore entities
  • Acquisition of a New Zealand nationwide retail business by a large European corporation
  • Acquisition of a large New Zealand liquor industry company by a large European corporation
  • Registration under new financial advisers regime of New Zealand arm of a large worldwide insurance group
  • Advice on transactions, compliance and disclosure matters for New Zealand listed issuers
  • Establishment and advising on compliance for New Zealand debt issuers
  • Preparation of corporate governance policies for New Zealand listed issuers