Wynn Williams - Corporate Advisory | Christchurch and Auckland Law Firm

Substantial experience and deep sector knowledge

Our corporate advisory team advises a broad range of corporate clients, banks, financial institutions, boards and individual directors on their corporate governance-related matters which affect them on an ongoing basis.

We advise on all aspects of their ongoing corporate affairs including company law, corporate governance, dispute with or between shareholders, directors’ duties and compliance.

Our corporate advisory services are also highly valued by investors in companies. Investors rely on us to advise on their interaction with portfolio companies and in ensuring that the right standards of legal and regulatory compliance are being met by those companies.

We are recommended as a Leading Firm for Corporate, and Mergers & Acquisitions by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2019, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2019 and Chambers Global 2019.

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Advising the Reddy Group on the merger of its Fiji based Clyde equipment hire business with the Acrow Group, New Zealand’s largest scaffolding, formwork, falsework and event infrastructure business.

Advising the owner-managers of a honey manufacturing business in relation to the divestment of a majority stake to an overseas private equity fund.

Advising Castlerock Partners on its investment in a joint venture acquiring the assets of the Hell Pizza business.

Advising a significant New Zealand based private equity fund on a bid for a $200m healthcare asset portfolio.

Advising a significant New Zealand based private equity fund on a bid for a $25m waste management business.

Advising Hotline LP, a private equity and venture capital fund affiliated with Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors on its Series A investment in Virsae Group Limited.

Advising the sellers on the sale of I Love Limited to Rank Group Limited.

Advising the sellers on the sale of Trak Group Limited to MSS Solutions Limited (Australia).

Advising an Australian private equity fund on its bid for OfficeMax.

Advising a significant New Zealand based private equity fund on a bid for a $25m waste management business.

Advising a NZX listed client to ensure their consumer contracts comply with the CCCFA.

Acting for the New Zealand Warriors on the sale of the club to an investment consortium made up of the Carlaw Heritage Trust and Autex Industries as part of a competitive bid process.

Acting for Pioneer Capital and associated private equity vendors on the sale of Konnect Net to Clanwilliam Group.

Assisting a number of large US-based companies to establish their businesses in New Zealand.

Preparing and advising on supply and distribution agreements for several manufacturers and exporters.

Advising clients on corporate structuring matters including preparing shareholder agreements and company constitutions.

Advising Nederlandse Tapijten Holding B.V., an entity associated with the Belgotex global flooring business, on its acquisition of Irvine International Floors.

Acting for Bendon on its merger with Naked Brand Group and listing on the NASDAQ.

Advising SKY TV on its Series A investment in 90 Seconds, a capital raising led by Sequoia Capital. The transaction also included a separate pre-Series A funding by SKY TV via convertible notes.

Advising the owner managers of Retail Dimension, a market leading retail design company, on the sale of a majority shareholding to a private equity consortium and its post-sale joint venture arrangements. He also acted on Retail Dimension's subsequent acquisition of Page + Co, an Australasian commercial interiors and fit-out business.

Advising Electric Kiwi on its establishment, licensing, and implementation of retail electricity services including all lines company contracts and terms of trade. Hayley is currently assisting them with their retail licence application in Australia; Fair Trading Act matters; corporate arrangements with their UK investors and retail hedge contracts.

Advising Stellar Projects, a multi-disciplinary project delivery consultancy, on their corporate, commercial, structuring and transactional requirements.

Advising ANZ Bank in relation to the restructure, receivership and sale of a large New Zealand transport business.

Advising on the sale of significant South Island dairy farming assets to an overseas investment fund.

Advising Fishpond Limited on a range of commercial and corporate matters.

Advising a New Zealand based private equity fund in bid for a minority stake in a SAS business.

Advised the managers on all aspects (corporate, finance, employment and property) of their management buy-out of Auldhouse, a division of Telecom/Gen-I, by way of asset purchase.

Advising Hitachi Construction Machinery (Japan) on all aspects of legal compliance and operations in relation to its New Zealand business.

Advising a European government owned entity on its proposed purchase of certain water related assets in New Zealand by way of share sale.

Advising the managers on all aspects (corporate, finance, employment and property) of their management buy-out of Auldhouse, a division of Telecom/Gen-I, by way of asset purchase.

Acting for Sennheiser New Zealand Limited in respect of its acquisition of the business and assets of Syntec International Limited (NZ).

Acting for Pacific Metal Recycling Limited in its purchase of the business and assets of CMA Recycling Limited, out of administration.

Advising PQ Blackwell on its international joint venture with Moleskine.

Advising European Capital Management on its global outsourcing of certain aspects of its European funds management business.

Advising Sciele Pharma, Inc. on its equity investment in a publicly listed company and entry into a long-term exclusive supply agreement.

Advising a global fund in relation to its investment in dairy farming assets and real estate in Brazil.

Acted for Downer Australia and Downer New Zealand on its sale of Spiire New Zealand Limited to Brown Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX listed Calibre Group Limited).

Acts for ANZ New Zealand National Bank Limited in relation to financing transactions and recovery matters.

Provides ongoing advice to Downer Australia and New Zealand in relation to its group financing arrangements, including its public debt and listed shares.

Acts for De Lage Landen (Rabobank's equipment financing division) in relation to New Zealand financing and enforcement matters.

Advised the managers on all aspects (corporate, finance, employment and property) of their management buy-out of Auldhouse, a division of Telecom/Gen-I.

Acted for Pacific Recycling Group in respect to its purchase of the business of CMA Recycling Limited (out of administration).

Acted for the purchaser of the largest sheep and beef farming operation in the Waikato Region.

Acted for Newmark Capital Australia in relation to the offering of its wholesale property fund to New Zealand investors.

Acted for the managers on all aspects of their acquisition of Big Blue Limited, New Zealand's second largest water cooler business.

Acted for the cornerstone investor in relation to the establishment of the Petmarket brand in New Zealand.

Acted for Ardmore Aviation in relation the purchase and finance of aircraft.

Acted for the Anglican Church of New Zealand Aotearoa in relation to its obligations under New Zealand financial services and anti-money laundering regulations.

Advising Flotech Holdings Limited in relation to governance and financing matters.

Acted for BOS International in relation to its divestment of a number of its New Zealand finance assets and also its position in relation to the Hilton Hotel in Denarau, Fiji.

Acted for Agria Group (China) in relation to the New Zealand financing elements of its partial takeover of listed company PGG Wrightson.

Advised on numerous mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures particularly in relation to the food, port, and infrastructure sectors.

Provided advice to listed companies and multinational companies.

Had extensive international and government experience, assisting businesses to set up overseas and meet the applicable regulatory requirements.

Providing advice to companies on governance and restructuring matters.

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