DLA Piper New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand > Firm Profile

‘DLA Piper has an unrivalled depth of experience in investment funds.’

‘Alasdair McBeth is the kaumatua of New Zealand investment funds. He has incredible knowledge and experience.’

‘Tom Barnes is extremely bright.’

‘It is small enough where you will always receive a personal service, but large enough that additional expertise can be called upon when required.’

‘Alasdair McBeth and Racheal Taylor are fantastic to deal with, alongside Tom Barnes who is incredibly diligent and resourceful.’

‘The deepest, most experienced investment funds practice in New Zealand, with strong partners and senior associates practicing in this specialist field.’

‘Alasdair McBeth and Tom Barnes, always deliver strong pragmatic advice and apply regulatory requirements sensibly within a commercial context. Their experience and oversight across the wider industry assists greatly with the efficiency and effectiveness of the advice and solutions they provide.’

‘Alasdair McBeth, Rachel Taylor, and Tom Barnes all share common traits being that they have fantastic technical knowledge and can practically apply this to create solutions in a wide range of situations.’

‘DLA Piper have a strong competition law practice. They also have a very good understanding of our business and the sector, which enables them to provide tailored, commercial advice.’

‘Mark Williamson is a leading competition partner in New Zealand.’

‘DLA Piper have a deep knowledge of our business, the industry and unique issues, such as supplier relationships.’

‘DLA Piper has a very strong corporate practice. They have a good understanding of our business, which enables them to provide tailored commercial advice.’

‘Reuben Woods is a top tier lawyer in the corporate space, especially private M&A and technology-related transactions.’

‘Rachel Taylor is very good in the public M&A and private equity space.’

‘Martin Wiseman is a strong leader in this space with a fantastic commitment to client service.’

‘They are proactive and willing to invest the time to understand our business. They also focus on the key issues and drivers of our business so they can tailor their advice.’

‘Martin Wiseman and Mark Williamson are both excellent. They are commercially focused and pragmatic in their advice.’

‘The team are always very responsive and having a key associate as our primary contact is excellent. This means that we are directed to the correct part of the firm depending on our needs. Great communicators and always willing to go the extra mile.’

‘Nick Valentine has a strong data protection practice and a good understanding of NZ laws in this area and the relevant regulator. DLA Piper also have a very good understanding of our business and sector as a client which enables them to provide tailored commercial advice.’

‘You get the best minds in the business, who help you not only solve your problems but ensure you gain understanding along the way.’

‘Very easy communication and clear instructions and advice. Always willing to go the extra mile. Edward Eisdell-Moore is our key contact and is great to deal with on every level.’

‘The DLA Piper data protection team have been very helpful in supporting and making sure that our services are employing appropriate data protection practices.’

‘We have worked closely with associate Alex Moore for data protection advice. We have really appreciated her willingness and excellent ability to provide both in-depth reviews of policies and contracts, but to also clarify smaller questions as they arise.’

‘Nick Valentine is warm, approachable, and skilled at sharing understanding with his clients.’

‘DLA Piper has a very strong litigation practice in NZ. They have a good understanding of our business, which enables them to provide tailored commercial advice.’

‘Iain Thain, is a top-rate litigator in NZ and one of the best. Iain has a very strong and broad litigation practice and advises on all sorts of issues.’

‘Iain Thain is a standout litigator. Iain is an exceptional communicator and advocate in a court, mediation, arbitration or commercial dispute setting, and has excellent legal, strategic and analytical skills.’

‘The team has worked very well with external counsel to deliver well-coordinated pro bono litigation services.’

‘Iain Thain has the superlative ability to cut through the complexity of litigation issues to the principles at stake, and is able to create well-considered settlement opportunities that are both pragmatic and commercially reasonable.’

‘We have worked mostly with Emma Moran and Cameron McCracken. They are both very kind and easy to work with.’

‘Excellent dispute resolution judgement and strategy skills. In-depth knowledge of local government clients.’

‘Emma Moran stands out for her clear thinking and clear articulation of the issues, and an ability to cut through to the key points.’

‘The team has extensive and practical experience of insurance issues. They also have a great depth of experience.’

‘The insurance practice at DLA Piper is very knowledgeable and has provided sharp and practical advice on a number of occasions. They appear to have well-rounded experience, able to pick up and respond to a range of insurance-related matters with ease and always seem conscious of the time-sensitive nature of some queries.’

‘Rachel Taylor has a long-standing reputation of providing thoughtful and pragmatic commercial advice. In particular, she has a keen interest in regulatory compliance and seems to enjoy receiving curly or niche questions to investigate. We appreciate that she approaches legal issues from different angles so as to identify a range of possible risks to address and provide well-rounded advice overall.’

‘The DLA Piper team goes above and beyond to meet our requirements.’

‘Laura Scampion is incredibly responsive, strategic and commercial. She has significant experience and always looks to provide the personal touch to assist our business.’

‘Very responsive and great customer service. Impressive understanding of RMA matters.’

‘Great depth of experience. Practical knowledge of implementation of legislation.’

‘Quick to understand technical detail, and provide advice that is fit for purpose. Kerry Anderson and Emma Manohar are particularly strong.’

‘DLA Piper have a very strong real estate practice and a deep understanding of this sector in New Zealand.’

‘Increasing strength in the New Zealand market by leveraging the firm’s wider international experience.’

‘Heath Brunton is an experienced operator with strong depth of experience. She is very well known in the market, which helps ensure good outcomes for clients.’

‘Meticulous attention to detail.’

‘Excellent expertise and ability to communicate complex matters. Very responsive and quick turnaround times.’

‘Mark Williamson is very experienced, has an in-depth understanding of the construction market and excellent expertise. Very approachable. Advice is always spot-on and tailored exactly to clients’ requirements.’

‘Pragmatic and solution-focused.’

‘Mark Williamson has a high level of knowledge and expertise and is able to identify the right pathway best suited to meeting client objectives.’

‘DLA Piper have a strong banking and finance team, with a good understanding of the industry and legal sector.’

‘Proactive and always make an effort to understand our business.’

‘Rachel Brown is technically very good. Affable and easy to work with.’

‘The team is hungry. The finance practice is as good as any I have dealt with and their experience in renewable energy financing is a real asset.’

‘Rachel Brown has an excellent service ethic. She values the long-term nature of client relationships and is willing to put in the yards to deliver ongoing value. Her advice is responsive, pragmatic and top-quality.’

‘Pragmatic, timely and accurate advice.’

‘Nice people and very responsive.’

‘Pragmatic, knowledgeable and personable. Experienced in anticipating what Inland Revenue’s attitude will be to a particular tax treatment, in the “real world”.’

‘David Johnston and Krishant Sen work well as a team and are both grounded.’

‘The team are always really responsive and provide timely advice.’

‘Edward Eisdell-Moore is a great communicator and provides timelines and expectations regarding when work will be completed.’

‘DLA Piper, through Nick Valentine, have a good and growing TMT practice in New Zealand and a strong understanding of New Zealand laws.’

‘Nick Valentine is very intelligent, technically strong, internationally experienced, commercially focused and good to deal with.’

‘This team are great to work with on a pro bono basis due to their responsiveness and ensuring that our legal needs are seen to by the right person within the firm.’

‘DLA are an excellent support to our team.’

‘High performing, knowledgeable and commercial.’

‘Nick Valentine is a standout performer. He is on top of his game and very easy to work with. Blends his very technical ability with commercial rationale, which means that you receive the advice which is most relevant for your business.’