Dentons New Zealand advises on structuring and restructuring matters for both shareholders and directors. The firm’s broader expertise includes director liability, appointments, creditor claims, and cross-border issues. James McMillan heads the team, regularly supporting banks, insolvency practitioners, and directors. David Shillson is an experienced restructuring practitioner, acting in matters in the construction sector. Liz Lim supports borrowers, lenders and corporate trustees, while Patrick Glennie is noted within the team for frequently acting on liquidation matters.
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‘The Dentons insolvency practice are friendly and professional but they have the backbone and firm hand you need when dealing with a high stress insolvency situation.'
'Junior staff are responsive, careful and diligent.'
'Overall, an outstanding firm to work with on high-intensity situations. ’
‘James McMillan is calm under pressure. He has a deep knowledge of the law combined with significant experience across multiple insolvencies, so he can see patterns and provide strategic counsel based on the letter of the law, as well as a pragmatic commercial view.’
Key clients
- PwC
- Deloitte
- Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association
- ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
- HSBC
- Heartland Bank Limited
- IBC Japan Limited
- BWA Insolvency Limited
- Warwick Jones
Work highlights
- Advised PwC on all aspects of the administration of Supie, an online grocery retailer, including claims to (often perishable) stock, as well as bringing the relevant watershed meetings forward.
- Assisted Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association with presenting a deed of company arrangement and navigating the legal aspects of the administration Ruapehu Aline Lifts, including the watershed meeting.
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Practice head
James McMillan
Other key lawyers
David Shillson; Liz Lim; Patrick Glennie