Bell Gully‘s banking and finance team continues to advise a number of leading financial sponsor clients, both private equity and infrastructure sponsors, and their lending syndicates on a range of acquisition and refinancing transactions. The team is particularly noted for its strength in the securitisation market, as well as debt capital market matters and real estate finance. The team is led by practice head Jennifer Gunser, who handles significant matters in the securitisation market. The team further includes experienced individuals, Murray King, who regularly advises major corporates and bank lenders, alongside David McPherson, who is well regarded in acquisition finance and debt restructurings.

The banking and financial services team at Buddle Findlay regularly acts on a range of matters throughout the market. The group acts on high-profile transactions, acting for major banks operating in New Zealand as well as non-bank lenders and debt advisors, prominent corporate borrowers, and their sponsors. With demonstrated capabilities, the team is recognised for its expertise in acquisition and leveraged finance matters, as well as project and infrastructure finance. Paul Farrugia leads a dedicated team with expertise in syndicated lending and development finance. Daniel Collins is noted for his work on leveraged finance transactions and cross-border matters.

Chapman Tripp‘s finance team is regularly engaged by a range of clients throughout the banking and finance industry. The group works with clients including local and international banks, as well as market-leading issuers, investors, and trustees. The practice evidences strong capabilities in specialised finance areas such as sustainable financing, syndicated lending, and debt capital markets. Gerard Souness leads the national finance practice, advising both domestic and international clients on debt transactions. The team further includes Cathryn Barber, who is noted for her focus on syndications and property financing, as well as Emma Sutcliffe, Mark Reese, and Luke Ford.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts‘ banking and finance team advises all of New Zealand’s major trading banks, with expertise in the retail and commercial banking sectors. The team also assists other banks, large global financial institutions, private credit funds, corporates, and governments. The practice is noted for its expertise that covers bank regulation and compliance, infrastructure, leverage, private capital finance matters, and securitisation. Kate Lane is noted for her practice acting for both borrowers and financiers, while Allison Hancock brings an international perspective, assisting banks and private credit providers. The team further includes the experienced Chris O’Brien, while key support is provided by Simon Gray and Emma Geard.

The banking and finance team at Russell McVeagh advises on the vast majority of large bank funding work. The team is noted for its strong capabilities in project finance, leveraged finance, private equity, and sustainability-linked green borrowing. Deemple Budhia chairs the practice group and is a specialist in debt capital markets, Jesse Fairley acts as deputy chair and focuses on acquisition and leveraged finance, as well as complex syndicated lending matters. The team also features Guy Lethbridge, who brings considerable experience in the regulation of banks and insurers, alongside John Powell, who is noted for his knowledge of sustainability lending. David Weavers is noted for his work in the growing non-bank lending and alternative credit segment.

Mayne Wetherell‘s banking and finance team acts for a range of clients, including domestic and international borrowers and lenders, infrastructure companies, and a portfolio of private equity firms. The team is well known for its expertise in debt capital markets, securitisation, and leveraged buyouts. Will Tipping spearheads the practice, with a particular focus on acquisition financing and special situations. Elsewhere, Mei Nah focuses on acting for corporate borrowers, while Daniel Meikle has a broad range of experience across funding structures. The team further includes Dave Wetherell and Cameron Peachey, who is noted for his work with originators, financiers, and trustees participating in the securitisation market.

Simpson Grierson‘s banking and finance team has considerable breadth and depth of expertise in New Zealand’s financing deals. The team is best known for its work in leveraged and acquisition finance, debt capital markets, and work related to M&A private equity transactions. Further, the group demonstrates experience in real estate finance, institutional finance, and project and infrastructure finance matters. Josh Cairns spearheads the practice, with a focus on infrastructure financing. Further, Andrew Harkness regularly advises both lenders and borrowers on complex real estate financing matters, while Dominic Toomey is noted for his knowledge of acquisition financing and the implementation of sustainable financing products.

Anderson Lloyd‘s banking and finance team is especially well known for its strength in the project finance and corporate finance areas. The practice advises a range of clients, including foreign law firms, banks, and borrowers on significant cross-border financing transactions. Geoff Busch spearheads the practice, specialising in acquisition, project, and structured finance matters. Emma Kerr is noted for her expertise in leveraged finance, as well as property and development finance matters.

The banking and finance team at Anthony Harper has specialist industry knowledge throughout the industry. The practice is particularly noted for its handling of cross-border international financing transactions, including matters concerning leveraged finance, project finance, and syndicated corporate facilities. Nick Summerfield heads the team, while Nigel Oliver is noted for his extensive experience in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors. Furthermore, Grant Goldsmith brings specialised knowledge of leveraged acquisition finance, and Alice Von Batenburg receives numerous offshore instructions.

DLA Piper New Zealand‘s finance team handles a wide range of financing transactions and financial regulatory work. The practice is noted for its growing expertise in the renewable energy market, alongside its established offering in the technology sector. Michael Thompson heads the team, with expertise in leveraged and acquisition finance, as well as property and development finance. Rachel Brown is well-regarded for her renewable finance expertise, while Jacob Nutt provides key support to the team.

The banking and finance practice at Lane Neave regularly acts for a range of clients throughout the industry. The group is highly regarded for its key areas of expertise, including transactional work, debt recovery and restructuring, regulatory compliance, and a particular focus on the aviation industry. Evelyn Jones heads the practice and brings deep expertise in securitisation, structured finance products, as well as the aviation and real estate sectors.

Dentons New Zealand‘s banking and finance team covers the full range of local and cross-border transactional work. With particular areas of experience and expertise in real estate finance, acquisition finance, structured finance, and debt capital markets. Liz Lim spearheads the practice, acting for borrowers, lenders, agents, trustees, and supervisors.

Vince&Rice is a specialist banking, finance, and restructuring law firm, advising both domestic and offshore clients on all aspects of financing and restructuring transactions. John-Paul Rice spearheads the practice, with key support from Teressa Macbeth.