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New Zealand

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Andrew Harkness

Andrew Harkness

Simpson Grierson, New Zealand

Work Department

Banking and finance

Position

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

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