Offering a ‘close-knit’ and 'highly capable' team, MinterEllisonRuddWatts handles complex restructuring and insolvency matters, including administrations, cross-border restructurings, and insolvency litigation. Sean Gollin is a developed restructuring and insolvency practitioner. Michael Langdon acts for major banks and insolvency teams. Richard Gordon works on precedent-setting insolvency cases and advises bank recovery teams. Charlotte Carey provides support across matters, and Nick Frith brings additional expertise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Good cross-over between commercial and dispute resolution disciplines in restructuring. Strong mid-market position.’
- ‘Michael Langdon – good communicator, easy to work with.’
- ‘Close-knit team with a good mix of youth and experience, all highly capable. All members have proven easy to deal with and commercial in their approach. They are in the top few in NZ restructuring and insolvency firms.’
- ‘Sean Gollin leads the high-calibre Minter Ellison restructuring and insolvency team. He is vastly experienced and capable, and has a highly capable and loyal team.’
- ‘Good insolvency team giving good service.’
- ‘Partner Sean Gollin is always available to me or will come back to me immediately if busy.’
Key clients
- ANZ
- ASB
- BNZ
- Westpac
- Rabobank
- HSBC
- PwC
- Deloitte
- KPMG
- BDO
- KordaMentha
- McGrathNicol
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Richard Gordon
Michael Langdon
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sean Gollin; Michael Langdon
Other key lawyers
Richard Gordon; Charlotte Carey; Nick Frith