Simpson Grierson regularly advises clients on a wide range of financings, including real estate, acquisition, project and sustainability. The firm further assists local governments with their loan facilities and debt programmes. Spearheading the practice, Josh Cairns focuses on corporate and project financing. Within the team, Andrew Harkness is an acquisition finance veteran, whilst Dominic Toomey specialises in sustainable finance matters. Stuart Evans further widens the firm’s expertise, adding his knowledge in real estate finance to its repertoire. Zelda Gower and Matthew Brew are also notable members of the team.
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‘Results-focused and able to quarantine potential risks that could emerge.’
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Key clients
- Westpac New Zealand
- ASB Bank
- Bank of New Zealand
- United Overseas Bank
- MUFG Bank, Ltd
- The Treasury (New Zealand Government)
- Kiwibank
- Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
- China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Limited
- Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (New Zealand) Limited
- Bank of Queensland
- Arena Global Investors
- Nelson City Council and Tasman City Council
- Port Nelson Limited
- Nelson Airport Limited
- Infrastructure Holdings Limited
- Dunedin City Treasury Limited
- Pallas Capital
- Mount Capital
Work highlights
Advised on the design and establishment of a new treasury vehicle for Port Nelson and Nelson Airport, and on the establishment of its pathfinder financing programme.
Acted for Barings Australia Pty Ltd and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company on their NZ$80 million syndicated development funding to major Australian property developer Winton Group.
Acting for the New Zealand Government (the Treasury) on the most significant infrastructure finance programme currently underway in New Zealand, namely its new Infrastructure Funding and Financing programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew Harkness
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Dominic Toomey
Practice head
Josh Cairns
Other key lawyers
Andrew Harkness; Stuart Evans; Dominic Toomey; Zelda Gower; Edward Norman; Matthew Brew