Jeremy Muir > MinterEllisonRuddWatts > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile

Counting leading domestic financial institutions among its key roster of clients, MinterEllisonRuddWatts ‘has a breadth of experience in investment funds that is second to none in New Zealand’. Noted for its transactional and regulatory expertise, the team advises on developing fintech and cryptocurrency matters, acting national and international crypto/blockchain clients, as well as retail platform offerings. With respect to the joint practice heads, as one client puts it: ‘Jeremy Muir is a standout partner in this space along with Lloyd Kavanagh and together, they lead a team of high-calibre individuals’. Kavanagh covers investment funds, financial services regulation and corporate governance, while Muir is at the heart of the fintech sector, advising on cryptocurrencies, digital tokens and coins, NFTs and other blockchain projects. Special counsel Alistair Robertson, who ‘brings his extensive in-house experience’ to the team, and senior associate Maria Collett-Bevan both possess demonstrable experience in financial services regulation. All named practitioners are based in the firm’s Auckland office.

Counting a number of high-profile domestic and international banks among its key roster of clients, MinterEllisonRuddWatts handles regulation and compliance matters, leveraged finance transactions, financial restructurings, and infrastructure-related financings. Jeremy Muir jointly leads the practice alongside Steve Gallaugher, who has demonstrable experience in advising on acquisition, syndicated, corporate, projects and property finance matters.  Kate Lane covers a broad range of areas, from institutional finance to consumer finance, and has a keen interest in ESG-related matters. Wellington-based Chris O’Brien acts for various banks, major corporates, trustee companies, as well as public sector entities, while Michael Langdon is noted for his expertise in construction and development financings. Special counsel Simon Gray, who has a particular interest in the energy and infrastructure sectors, and senior associate Allison Hancock are further key contacts in the team. All named practitioners are based in the firm’s Auckland office, unless stated otherwise.