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Tompkins Wake

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Tompkins Wake advises corporates, banks, developers, institutional investors, iwi, and local government authorities across the gamut of corporate matters. The firm is experienced in the construction and property sectors in particular and is also well-versed in corporate restructuring. Mark Renner, the Hamilton-based practice head, is qualified in New York and New Zealand and advises on joint ventures and equity financing. Phil Taylor is instructed by clients in the logistics, agriculture, and technology industries. Kerri Dewe is knowledgeable of corporate structuring and securities law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Our company has been thoroughly impressed with Tompkins Wakes corporate team. What has impressed us the most with the Tompkins Wake team is their responsiveness, efficiency and expertise in all matters we bring to them.’

  • ‘Kerri Dewe is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, friendly and highly professional in all matters we have engaged her and her team for.’

  • ‘Tompkins Wake offer expertise across a number of different areas including corporate and M&A, HR, property law, and RMA law.’

  • ‘Tom Arieli has strong negotiation skills and thinks outside of the box.’

  • ‘Quick and accurate turnaround times when under pressure, whilst maintaining high quality advice for the client.’

  • ‘Kerri Dewe is responsive, well organised and commercially astute.'

  • 'Mark Lowndes is wise, highly experienced and respected and keeps the process on track for the client.’

  • ‘Very experienced and pragmatic M&A lawyers. Easy to work with.’

Key clients

  • Obayashi Corporation
  • Open Country Dairy Limited
  • Sena Family Trust
  • Airedale Property Trust
  • UMS (New Zealand) Limited
  • Yabble Limited
  • Acrow Limited
  • NCR Corporation
  • Altered Capital
  • Tuatahi First Fibre Limited

Work highlights

Advised Cardrona Distillery Holdings Ltd on a 100% share sale to International Beverage, a subsidiary of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Thailand's largest international beverage company.
Advised Airedale Property Trust on the acquisition of Oceania Healthcare's interest in Everil Orr Village and the restructuring of the ownership vehicle for Everil Orr Village.
Advised NCR Corporation on the New Zealand aspects of its internal restructure and demerger, separating business lines for divestment.

Lawyers

Practice head

Mark Renner

Other key lawyers

Mark Lowndes; Phil Taylor; Tom Arieli; Kerri Dewe; Bryce Davey

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