With a Trans-Tasman client base, Dentons New Zealand is well-versed in facilitating offshore fund offers into New Zealand. The firm is also experienced in matters relating to superannuation and KiwiSaver schemes as well as the regulation of wealth platforms. The firm’s practice heads are Catriona Grover, a funds management specialist, and David Ireland, who is well-versed in regulatory concerns. Mark Schroder is noted within the team, providing disclosure due diligence. In June 2024, Tom McLaughlin joined the practice, bringing experience working in the Cayman Islands.
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‘One of the things we value the most is Dentons' ability to provide concise feedback that cuts straight to the point. We know when we instruct Dentons that we will get accurate and commercially appropriate advice.’
‘David Ireland and Catriona Grover are exceptional lawyers.'
'It is really exciting that Dentons has recently hired Tom McLaughlin as a new partner in their Auckland office. Tom's international experience, particularly his corporate/institutional experience, will add depth to their broader offering.’
‘David Ireland is very personable, legally smart and has built a longstanding relationship with us which is mutually beneficial. He is proactive and accommodating.’
‘The partners are skilled experts in their areas of law who foster fantastic team culture and hire and retain talented staff.’
‘Catriona Grover's attention to detail is exceptional.’
‘Very strong client support, pragmatic advice and experts in their field. ’
‘David Ireland is a class act. We rate him very highly.’
Key clients
- ASB Bank Limited
- ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
- Mercer (N.Z.) Limited
- AMP Wealth Management New Zealand Limited
- Roger Dickie (N.Z.) Limited
- TikTok Australia Pty Ltd
- Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
- Whai Rawa Fund Limited
- Consilium NZ
- Kernel Wealth Limited
Work highlights
Assisting AMP Wealth Management New Zealand Limited with developing a streamlined disclosure due diligence process and producing new disclosure documents across its entire product offering.
Assisting ASB with advice and documentation, including the development of a fair conduct programme, in preparation for applying for its conduct licence under the Financial Markets (Conduct of Financial Institutions) Amendment Act.
Advised Fisher Funds on the redocumentation of the governing and disclosures documents for the Kiwi Wealth products following Fisher Funds acquisition of the Kiwi Wealth Group in 2022.
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Practice head
Catriona Grover; David Ireland
Other key lawyers
Mark Schroder; Tom McLaughlin