Michael Thompson > DLA Piper New Zealand > Auckland, New Zealand > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper New Zealand offers ‘market-leading expertise’ in renewable energy financing, with experience in related securitisations. The firm also specialises in loan portfolio asset transactions. Michael Thompson oversees the team, with insight into leveraged, project, real estate and structured finance. Rachel Brown has a niche in performing and non-performing loan portfolio sales. Jacob Nutt is also of note, adding his experience in renewable energy project finance to the firm’s specialism.

With the ability to draw on experts across the globe, DLA Piper New Zealand is experienced in supporting clients with cross-border insolvencies. The firm is also regularly instructed by insolvency practitioners, banks, and secured creditors within New Zealand on domestic matters. Michael Thompson, advising on distressed financing restructures and directors’ duties, co-heads the team alongside Iain Thain, a seasoned liquidation advisor. Rachel Brown supports clients with their disposals of interests in distressed situations. In December 2023, Alicia Murray left the firm.