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.
"Lauded for its ability to ‘balance legal advice with pragmatic, commercial realities’, and grasp the ‘key commercial issues in relation to M&A deals’, the team at Buddle Findlay is well-positioned to advise clients on the full spectrum of corporate mandates."
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
"The Buddle Findlay team has a very good grasp of the key commercial issues in relation to M&A deals. They are right across the detail so you can have confidence that they have picked up the relevant issues in terms of due diligence and transaction documentation."
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
"Extremely knowledgeable and capable. Enjoyable to work with, personable, interested in our business, and understand to balance the legal advice with pragmatic, commercial realities."
Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
- Tier 1, M&A - IFLR1000
- Tier 2, Corporate and M&A - Legal 500 Asia Pacific
- Band 2, Corporate / Commercial - Chambers Asia Pacific
Experience
Our team
Allan Yeoman
Partner, Auckland
Allan is a partner in Buddle Findlay's Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) team. He specialises in providing…
- DDI +64 9 363 1029
- M +64 21 766 312
Amy Ryburn
Partner, Wellington
Board of Management
Amy specialises in commercial law. She advises on a range of commercial matters but has a particular focus on technology, media and…
David Thomson
Partner, Auckland
David specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures…
- DDI +64 9 363 0750
- M +64 21 668 593
Grant Dunn
Partner, Auckland
Grant specialises in corporate and commercial law and has over 20 years experience. He previously spent six years with the London…
- DDI +64 9 363 0636
- M +64 21 888 812
Hak Jun Lee
Partner, Auckland
Hak Jun specialises in banking and financial services and has extensive experience in property law and overseas investment…
Jan Etwell
Partner, Christchurch
Board of Management
Jan leads the Christchurch banking and financial services team. She has particular expertise in regulatory compliance including…
- DDI +64 3 371 3514
- M +64 21 655 604
John Buchan
Partner, Christchurch
John specialises in corporate and commercial law and in particular, commercial property. He acts on a wide range of transactions…
- DDI +64 3 371 3504
- M +64 21 900 124
Julia Gabrielle
Partner, Christchurch
Julia is a commercial partner with a focus on a range of property transactions. She has acted for both public and private sector…
Lisette Hood
Partner, Auckland
Lisette specialises in corporate and commercial law, with particular emphasis on commercial contracting, corporate governance and merge…
Mark Odlin
Partner, Christchurch
Mark specialises in corporate and commercial law and advises on a range of financial, commercial and corporate law matters, including…
- DDI +64 3 371 3525
- M +64 21 753 769
Nick Bragg
Partner, Auckland
Nick specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience across a broad range of mergers and acquisitions (includi…
- DDI +64 9 363 0769
- M +64 21 818 142
Philip Wood
Partner, Auckland
Philip specialises in providing commercial, IT, telecommunication, media and television/film sector advice including strategic advice…
- DDI +64 9 357 9385
- M +64 21 624 356
Renee Stiles
Partner, Wellington
Renee is a member of our Wellington corporate and commercial team, specialising in commercial contracting, information and…
- DDI +64 4 498 7308
- M +64 21 722 990
Rupert Rouch
Partner, Wellington
Rupert is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer who advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate …
- DDI +64 4 462 0939
- M +64 21 662 159
Sarah McEwan
Partner, Auckland
Sarah specialises in corporate and commercial law with a broad range of experience in capital markets and securities transactions…
- DDI +64 9 363 0792
- M +64 21 453 506
Terence Ng
Partner, Auckland
Terence specialises in banking and finance, corporate and commercial, and property law…