New Zealand
Simpson Grierson
Lawyers
Andrew Harkness
Simpson Grierson, New Zealand
- Phone+64 9 977 5008
- Email[email protected]
Work Department
Banking and finance
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Andrew is one of New Zealand’s leading banking and finance lawyers, and Simpson Grierson's Managing Partner. He is a expert in acquisition/leveraged finance (acting for both lenders and sponsors), corporate/ institutional finance, and asset financing.
He acts for domestic and offshore lenders and borrowers on all aspects of financing transactions. He also regularly acts for non-bank lenders and private equity sponsors on financing arrangements.
Andrew's expertise covers acquisition financings, corporate finance, special opportunities situations (including distressed debt acquisition), and other complex financing transactions.
Recognition
Asia Pacific Legal 500 | Banking & finance – Leading Lawyer
Chambers Asia-Pacific | Banking & finance – Leading Lawyer
IFLR1000 | Banking & finance 2025 – Highly Regarded
Languages
English
Memberships
Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance
Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand
Banking and Financial Services Law Association.
Education
BCom LLB
Mentions
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