Simpson Grierson‘s tax offering demonstrates strong expertise in corporate transactional tax practice, regularly handling work for major corporations, both domestic and international clients. The team is noted for its unique public sector and charity advice, evidencing clear strengths in advising on tax matters in these areas. Barney Cumberland spearheads the practice, with a focus on the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity deals, financing, and capital raising transactions. Cumberland further advises on tax regulatory matters, while providing specialist tax advice to high-net-worth individuals. Nick Bland offers key support to the team, with a specialist focus on charity and public sector taxation.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have extensive experience and knowledge concerning local authorities and tax issues that arise. They are also experts in charitable trusts and donee organisation status, particularly concerning Local Authorities.'
- 'They can provide definitive advice and assist in submissions concerning proposed government legislation and water restructuring.'
- 'Nick Bland, one of their senior associates, has been invaluable in his prompt addressing of our concerns concerning tax issues.'
- 'The team is responsive and provides practical solutions.'
- 'Nicholas Bland is an excellent lawyer with the ability to address legal issues that present in a clear form, using different types of communication when providing legal advice. Nicholas can garner the confidence of the executives at our organisation and also at board level.'
Key clients
- The a2 Milk Company Limited
- Adamantem Capital
- Archer Capital
- ASB Bank
- Auckland Council
- Baker McKenzie
- DoorDash, Inc
- Flynn Restaurant Group
- Huntington Bank
- Jenden Business Trust
- Johnson Controls International plc
- Mercury Capital
- New Zealand Rugby
- Oceana Gold
- Rayonier, Inc
- Shinsei Bank
Work highlights
Advised Rayonier, Inc on its NZD $1.5 billion sale of its 77% interest in Matariki Forests.
Advised Johnson Controls on a restructuring of its local operational sale of part of its New Zealand business.
Advised Auckland Council on the establishment of the Auckland Future Fund and its initial capitalisation with $NZ1.31 billion shares in listed Auckland International Airport Limited.
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.
Practice head
Barney Cumberland
Other key lawyers
Nick Bland