The team at MinterEllisonRuddWatts has experience across a wide range of sectors, with particular expertise in fintech and cryptocurrency. The firm provides comprehensive compliance support and transactional advice, including on the winding up and sale of investment schemes. Co-led by Lloyd Kavanagh, clients note that they 'really enjoy working with the Minters team' and that the group is 'responsive and easy to work with.' Fellow co-head Jeremy Muir is renowned for his distinct expertise in the financial services, fintech, and venture capital sectors. Claire Brabant draws on extensive in-house experience at boutique investment management firms and major financial institutions to support her clients.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I really enjoy working with the Minters team - they are responsive and easy to work with. ’
- ‘Lloyd Kavanagh is highly respected and a thought leader in the industry. He is our go-to lawyer for complex legal issues, where we need a well-considered, but pragmatic legal advice. ’
- ‘The MERW team is one of only two firms that we would instruct on such matters.'
- ‘Lloyd is an exceptional lawyer. Having worked with Lloyd over many years, we know what we will get when we instruct him and seek to use him on our most pressing matters. The quality of his advice on such matters is second to none and is actively sought. ’
- ‘The practice has a very strong funds management practice.’
- ‘This practice is very acceptive of innovative businesses that are trying to solve complex societal problems. They strive on getting results based on the size and stage of the business. It was the team culture that stood out to us.’
Key clients
- Previously Unavailable Limited
- ANZ Bank
- ASB Bank
- Suncorp Insurance
- Aon New Zealand
- Lazard Asset Management
- Easy Crypto NZ
- Callaghan Innovation
- Dai-ichi Life Holdings
- Futureverse Hold Co Limited
Work highlights
Advising seed investors Previously Unavailable (PUL) and The Research Agency Limited (TRA) on the internal restructuring of Tracksuit after its initial seed round.
Advising Sharesies in establishing its innovative new KiwiSaver scheme offering that allows investors to select from a range of active and passive managed funds.
Advising Easy Crypto with the launch of its own stablecoin that has been structured to fit in with New Zealand regulations and advising on how the stablecoin would be treated under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Claire Brabant
Practice head
Lloyd Kavanagh; Jeremy Muir
Other key lawyers
Claire Brabant