Simpson Grierson is experienced in advising on commercial tax issues and tax disputes, including advising on tax audits. The firm is also well-versed in public sector and charity taxation matters, as well as tax matters in distressed situations for insolvency practitioners and banking clients. The team is led by Andrew Matthews and Barney Cumberland, an expert in M&A, financing and litigation matters. Within the team, Nick Bland specialises in not-for-profit tax issues. Paul Windeatt is also noted within the team.
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‘They have invaluable knowledge and experience in relation to government and particular IRD views.’
‘Nick Bland provides clear and helpful tax advice.’
'Nick Bland and the Simpson Grierson team have become valued partners in our effort to be a model of tax compliance. He has responded to a wide range of tax questions over the years and has kept excellent files so as not to repeat work that has already been done.'
Key clients
- Auckland Council Group
- ASB Bank
- The a2 Milk Company Limited
- Baker & McKenzie
- Matariki Forests Trading
- Tait International Limited
- nib Holdings Limited
- Adamantem Capital
- Arena Investors, LLP
Work highlights
Advised Australian private equity firm Adamantem Capital on its significant equity investment in Evnex Limited, a NZ EV smart charger manufacturer and software developer, which is poised to expand across Australia.
Advised the major shareholders on the sale of funds manager Hobson Wealth to a NZ investment management firm.
Advised the founders of the Wet & Forget Group, with operations in New Zealand, the USA, Australia, and the UK, on the sale of the Group to a NZ private equity firm.
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Nick Bland
Practice head
Barney Cumberland; Andrew Matthews
Other key lawyers
Nick Bland; Paul Windeatt