Corporate and commercial

We provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice on New Zealand’s largest and most complex domestic and cross-border transactions.  We find solutions that suit the size, complexity and structure of our clients' organisations.

Overview

We advise on the full range of corporate transactions and commercial issues

We have advised clients on some of New Zealand’s most significant M&A, capital markets and private equity transactions, as well as many mid-market transactions.

We are experts in drafting, negotiating and advising on all manner of commercial contracts and projects, from complex supply contracts and procurement strategies to day-to-day contract reviews and risk identification / management.

We work with a wide range of clients

We work with clients from all major sectors, including:

  • National and multi-national corporations
  • Private equity funds
  • Listed issuers
  • Major banks
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial institutions
  • State-owned enterprises
  • Government departments
  • Local and statutory authorities.
We are recognised for our pragmatic and focused approach

We have a reputation for being pragmatic and focused on our clients’ commercial objectives.  We find solutions to effectively achieve our clients’ objectives.

We have the expertise and experience required to deal with specialist businesses and issues.  We always provide user-friendly advice and commercially-focused solutions.

  • Tier 1, M&A - IFLR1000
  • Tier 2, Corporate and M&A - Legal 500 Asia Pacific
  • Band 2, Corporate / Commercial - Chambers Asia Pacific


Our team

Allan Yeoman

Partner, Auckland

Allan is a partner in Buddle Findlay's Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) team. …

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Amy Ryburn

Partner, Wellington
Board of Management

Amy specialises in commercial law. …

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David Thomson

Partner, Auckland

David specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, governance,…

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Grant Dunn

Partner, Auckland

Grant specialises in corporate and commercial law and has over 20 years experience. …

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Hak Jun Lee

Partner, Auckland

Hak Jun specialises in banking and financial services and has extensive experience in property law and overseas investment…

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John Buchan

Partner, Christchurch

John specialises in corporate and commercial law and in particular, commercial property.  …

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Julia Gabrielle

Partner, Christchurch

Julia is a commercial partner with a focus on a range of property transactions.  …

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Lisette Hood

Partner, Auckland

Lisette specialises in corporate and commercial law, with particular emphasis on commercial contracting, corporate governance and merge…

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Mark Odlin

Partner, Christchurch

Mark specialises in corporate and commercial law and advises on a range of financial, commercial and corporate law matters, including…

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Nick Bragg

Partner, Auckland

Nick specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience across a broad range of mergers and acquisitions (includi…

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Philip Wood

Partner, Auckland

Philip specialises in providing commercial, IT, telecommunication, media and television/film sector advice including strategic advice…

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Renee Stiles

Partner, Wellington

Renee is a member of our Wellington corporate and commercial team, specialising in commercial contracting, information and…

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Rupert Rouch

Partner, Wellington

Rupert is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate …

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Sarah McEwan

Partner, Auckland

Sarah specialises in corporate and commercial law with a broad range of experience in capital markets and securities transactions…

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Terence Ng

Partner, Auckland

Terence specialises in banking and finance, corporate and commercial, and property law…

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