Pavanie Edirisuriya > DLA Piper New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile

Well-versed in mid-market and high-end M&A transactions, DLA Piper New Zealand advises blue-chip clients in transactions spanning an array of industries. The firm specialises in renewables, TMT, consumer goods, life sciences, and primary sector matters. It is also able to leverage its international footing to assist with foreign investments. Rachel Taylor leads from Wellington, advising on structurings, capital raisings, and funding. Reuben Woods and Martin Thomson work on multi-jurisdictional transactions and inward investments respectively. Martin Wiseman specialises in advising annuity clients, while Aoife O’Gorman is qualified in both Ireland and New Zealand, with further experience practising in the UK. Pavanie Edirisuriya was promoted to partner in July 2023.