Anthony Harper's financial services team is led by Nick Summerfield who provides over 20 years’ experience advising some of Australasia’s largest financial services businesses and receives strong referral workflows from leading international firms. The team is supported by Lucy Scott is a dispute resolution and regulatory specialist with recognised expertise in financial services matters.
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Testimonials
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‘What sets AH apart for me is the mix of responsiveness, commercial nous, and practical advice. They’re also quick to advise, which is great with the short deadlines we have.
- 'Their legal advice is grounded in the realities of operating a business. They get the nuances of operating in commercial settings, and their recommendations always are a good balance between good legal advice and commercial practicality.'
- 'AH takes the time to properly understand your business, your appetite for risk, and your goals. The advice they give is always tailored and clear.'
‘One aspect I really value is their responsiveness — not just in terms of speed, but in how considered and useful the advice always is. On top of that, their broader knowledge of the industry really sets them apart.'
‘Technical knowledge around financial services combined with great service and prompt communication and follow-ups. ’
‘Nick Summerfield always provides great advice which is commercially helpful.'
Key clients
- AIA New Zealand
- Asteron Life Limited
- Avanti Finance Limited
- Covenant Trustee Services Limited
- First Credit Union Incorporated
- First Mortgage Managers Limited
- Gold Band Finance Limited
- HP Capital Limited
- Mainland Capital Limited
- Mercer
- Midlands Funds Management Limited
- Milford Asset Management Limited
- Pie Funds Management Limited
- Public Trust
- Silverfin Capital Limited
- Sustainable Property Management Limited
- Union Medical Care Society Limited
- Welcome Limited
- Westpac New Zealand Limited
Work highlights
Advising Trustees Executors Limited on the sale of Bluestone’s New Zealand NZD $597 million non-bank mortgage business to ASX-listed Challenger.
Representing new client Avanti on establishing a wholesale PIE fund structure to expand an existing limited partnership investment model.
AssistingWelcome Limited, the first new licensed deposit taker in around 10 years.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lucy Scott
Practice head
Nick Summerfield
Other key lawyers
Lucy Scott