Webb Henderson stands out as a strong choice for a diverse range of clients, who praise the team for its ability to work ‘seamlessly’ with the firm’s wider corporate and M&A team. The practice handles matters relating to debt capital markets, structured finance, property developments, and restructuring. Practice head Nicole Xanthopol counts private equity funds, banks, large corporates, and sovereign wealth funds among her key roster of clients and specialises in complex financing transactions. Associate Elizabeth Ogle focuses on leveraged and infrastructure finance, with extensive experience acting on both the borrower and lender side.
Testimonials
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'We used the team on our large and complex acquisition financing for a major acquisition. It was a novel deal for the NZ market, one of the few unitranche financings completed so far in NZ. Required negotiation with multiple lender counsel within a confined period to fit the deal timeframe.'
'They work seamlessly with the corporate and M&A team.'
Key clients
- ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited
- Public Trust
Work highlights
- Advising Allegro Funds Pty Ltd on its purchase of the Gull business in New Zealand from Ampol Limited.
- Advised Anchorage Capital Partners on their acquisition of the Evolve Childcare business, providing 110 daycare facilities across New Zealand.