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Mayne Wetherell

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Possessing a ‘top quality team across the board’, Mayne Wetherell specialises in capital markets and various forms of financing including structured, leveraged and syndicated. Its clients include major New Zealand companies in a broad array of sectors, from aviation to energy. The team is led by Will Tipping, who focuses on acquisition financing and special situations. David Wetherell is a veteran lawyer in capital markets and finance matters. Mei Nah and Daniel Meikle focus on securitisation and debt capital markets. Cameron Peachey is also noted for advising on acquisition and project finance matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent upskilling of new lawyers. The whole team has very good knowledge of our business.’

  • ‘David Wetherell and Mei Nah bring calm experience, with superior knowledge.'

  • ‘Top quality team across the board from partners to associates. Very capable and deep bench.’

  • ‘Daniel Meikle is extremely attentive and provides incredibly commercial advice that always addresses the most important issues at hand.’

  • ‘The firm seems to have a simple strategy which is less about bells and whistles and more about top quality lawyers providing their services in an excellent manner.’

  • ‘Very smart, experienced but also pragmatic.’

  • ‘Excellent advice and attention to client service.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable and always available.’

Key clients

  • Auckland Council
  • Two Degrees
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Merricks Capital
  • Alvarium Investments
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Transpower New Zealand Limited
  • Westpac New Zealand Limited
  • Macquarie
  • Avanti Finance Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised NZX listed Auckland International Airport Limited in respect of its global financing arrangements, including the restructure of its financing arrangements in light of COVID-19.
  • Refinanced Van Leeuwen Group's debt from ASB to Merricks Capital, an Australian financier.
  • Advised Auckland Council in relation to its offer of NZ$150,000,000 of unsubordinated fixed rate bonds.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Will Tipping
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Dave Wetherell
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mei Nah
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Daniel Meikle
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Cameron Peachey
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Will Tipping

Other key lawyers

David Wetherell, Mei Nah, Daniel Meikle, Cameron Peachey