Dentons New Zealand‘s corporate and commercial team regularly advises on cross-border merger and acquisition transactions, and is actively involved in both domestic and international acquisitions and joint ventures. Furthermore, the team is recognised for its expertise in IPOs, equity offerings, takeovers, and listing compliance issues. The practice demonstrates strong capabilities in the technology, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Chris Parke spearheads the practice, with experience working across all areas of corporate, commercial, and transactional law, Parke has developed particular expertise in infrastructure, transportation, and the financial services sectors. Furthermore, David Shillson regularly advises on asset and share transactions and is noted for his expertise in advising clients on their commercial developments, including the structuring, investment, and financing of such projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Keegan Toft provided exceptional service; he was professional, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our business's needs and delivered outstanding results with integrity and care.’
‘It's an excellent local arm of a global practice. Wook Jin Lee is the star of the firm in this area that is sought after for complex, high-profile deal work.’
‘Wook Jin Lee is the top performer in the Dentons M&A team without question, and is a highly respected specialist lawyer. He has the quality of being technically excellent whilst also being extremely commercial and affable and a savvy problem solver. This makes him an elite dealmaker, and it is why he is so sought after in the New Zealand market.’
Key clients
- Steel & Tube
- Forsyth Barr
- Shuttlerock
- Ngāti Toa
- Serko
- China Forestry
- Teradyne, Inc.
- Valocity
- Motorola Solutions, Inc.
- Bathurst Resources Limited
- Left Lane Capital
- Icehouse Ventures
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chris Parke
Other key lawyers
David Shillson; Wook Jin Lee; Martin Dalgleish; Keegan Toft; Joy Wang