Assisting trading banks, government bodies, investment firms and private credit funds, MinterEllisonRuddWatts is experienced across the banking and finance space, with particular knowledge in senior and mezzanine loan facility matters. The firm has further expertise in compliance and restructuring matters. Jeremy Muir and acquisition financing expert Steve Gallaugher are the firm’s practice heads. Within the team, Kate Lane advises banks on the redrafting of their loan documents. Chris O’Brien is experienced in securitisation matters. Simon Gray adds project finance expertise. Allison Hancock, who was promoted to partner in January 2024, advises clients on sustainable finance matters.

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Key clients

ANZ
ASB
Bank of New Zealand
Co-operative Bank
Fullers Group Limited
Kiwibank
Merricks Capital
Pencarrow Private Equity
Rabobank
The (New Zealand) Treasury
UDC Finance
Westpac

Work highlights

Advised amicaa, The Carlyle Group and ASB Bank on all aspects of their NZ$140 million secured senior debt package to finance a management buyout of New Zealand’s leading independent fuel retailer, NPD.
Acting for Toka Tū Ake, the Crown entity responsible for providing first loss natural disaster insurance in New Zealand, on the placement of a NZD225 million catastrophe bond by Singapore-domiciled special purpose reinsurance vehicle, Totara Re Pty Ltd.
Acted for Tourism Holdings Limited on the refinancing of its senior debt facilities following completion of its merger with Apollo Tourism and Leisure Ltd, by scheme of arrangement.