The corporate team at Burton Partners is a specialist corporate and commercial property firm with wide-ranging transactional experience. The team is spearheaded by the talented duo of Nick Lovegrove and Hayden Smith, who are noted for their experience in sales and purchases of shares, and M&A, joint ventures, and capital raisings, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- 'Pragmatic and don’t over-lawyer things. Focused on results/outcomes and not sweating the small stuff.'
- 'Nick Lovegrove is a seasoned corporate lawyer. Knows what matters and what doesn’t.'
- 'The team is very approachable, friendly, and client-focused.'
- 'Burton Partners stands out for its clear communication and genuinely collaborative approach. They engage well at every level, from graduate to partner, and take the time to understand what you need.'
- 'Hayden Smith stands out for his ability to think creatively and commercially. He’s not just technically strong; he’s great at brainstorming with us and coming up with unique ways to structure engagements and navigate complex situations. What sets him apart is that he takes the time to really understand our business, our clients, and the nature of our investments.'
- 'Their team’s strength lies not just in their technical mastery of the law, but in their ability to translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable advice that aligns with their clients’ goals. They take the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and consistently deliver pragmatic, results-focused solutions.'
- 'Great spectrum of legal expertise supporting various aspects of my business.'
- 'Prompt, efficient and easily understandable advice from both Nick Lovegrove and Kelly Heei.'
Key clients
- Constant Building Management
- SOS Oxygene Participations SAS
- Holding des Mers du Sud
- Futureverse Corporation Limited
- Core Inspection Software
- Evolve Education Group
- Tauranga Healthcare Holdings
- Sound Business Systems
- Coast Group
Work highlights
Advised Futureverse Corporation Limited on its sale of 100% of the shares in digital payments company, Centrapay Limited, to the Bank of New Zealand.
Advised Sheldon Midgley on a management buy-out of the Coast Group business, a national events services business.
Advised the shareholders of Sound Business Systems on the sale of their shareholdings to T-Pro, a Livingbridge Private Equity portfolio company.
Practice head
Hayden Smith; Nick Lovegrove
Other key lawyers
Kelly Heei