The dedicated international business transformations team at Deloitte Legal handles a high volume of complex multi-jurisdictional reorganisations under the leadership of Rachel Hossack. It provides end-to-end support on deals and is experienced in post-merger integration work, as well as pre-initial public offering (IPO) support. Hossack focuses on the corporate law aspects of intra-group reorganisations and transformations, including share and asset transfers, and mergers and demergers. Director Nirosha Perera handles domestic and international reorganisations, while New Zealand-qualified Peter Grigor is experienced in transformations in the TMT, retail and financial services sectors. Gulnaz Yaminova joined as associate director from PwC LLP in July 2022 and has recently advised on a number of cases relating to legal entity rationalisations, debt simplifications, debt listings and post-acquisition integrations. Jesika Patel is also recommended at associate director level.

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Testimonials

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'Deloitte Legal has a unique business model wherein the firm can provide corporate legal/secretary type services and leverage the relationships with the tax/accounting departments of the firm, to bring a holistic approach to advising on corporate reorganisations.'
'Outstanding corporate legal advisory services; very knowledgeable and accessible.'
'They provide excellent project management and deliver detailed trackers as we progress through the step plans.'
'Competent and service-oriented.'
'Rachel Hossack is highly competent, commercially oriented and gives strategic advice.'
'Nirosha Perera has a good ability to see wider picture. Rachel Hossack - able to mange large projects efficiently. Peter Grigor - attention to detail.'

Key clients

Tysers/Integro Insurance Brokers
Solifi (formerly International Decision Systems, White Clarke Group Ltd and William Stucky & Associates)
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Electronic Arts, Inc.
Zimmer Biomet Inc.
Tripadvisor Inc.
DSS Sustainable Solutions Switzerland SA
Asahi Europe International Limited
Connells Group
NSK Europe Limited
Lippert Components
Lineage Logistics
Honda Motor Europe Limited
PETIQ Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Integro Insurance Brokers Group on a post acquisition global reorganisation involving eight jurisdictions.
Advised DSS Sustainable Solutions Switzerland on two post-merger integrations.
Advised Lineage Logistics on a global reorganisation and simplification of the entity holding and operating structure.