Russell McVeagh

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The banking and finance team at Russell McVeagh advises on the vast majority of large bank funding work. The team is noted for its strong capabilities in project finance, leveraged finance, private equity, and sustainability-linked green borrowing. Deemple Budhia chairs the practice group and is a specialist in debt capital markets, Jesse Fairley acts as deputy chair and focuses on acquisition and leveraged finance, as well as complex syndicated lending matters. The team also features Guy Lethbridge, who brings considerable experience in the regulation of banks and insurers, alongside John Powell, who is noted for his knowledge of sustainability lending. David Weavers is noted for his work in the growing non-bank lending and alternative credit segment.
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Testimonials

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  • 'You always know Russell McVeagh's banking & finance team will meet transaction/advice timelines and deliver quality/professional work.'
  • 'I've valued the relationship building and networking opportunities that are consistently delivered. It helps to engage quickly and commercially on matters when they arise. I also find the team friendly, commercial, and have a problem-solving/value-add mindset.' 

Key clients

  • ANZ Bank NZ Limited
  • UDC Finance Limited

Work highlights

Acted as New Zealand counsel to ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited, its non-operating holding company ANZ Holdings (New Zealand) Limited, and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, in relation to the issue of NZ$866,720,000 perpetual preference shares and the back-to-back issue of perpetual subordinated notes to wholesale investors.