With a diverse roster of large corporates and financial institutions on its books, the ‘very strong’ team at Dentons New Zealand handles a range of matters, spanning property and construction financing to securitisation and asset-backed financing. The practice also has a notable track record advising on complex cross-border transactions. Leading the team is the ’pragmatic, quick and efficient’ Liz Lim, who is regularly engaged by banks, borrowers, issuers, and corporate trustees on the full host of mandates. Pauline Ho is noted for her extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of financial security agreements, both for debtors and secured parties.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They simply go the extra mile and seek constructive feedback to promote growth at completion of a job.’

  • ‘Liz Lim is reliable, helpful, professional, timely. Collaborative approach.' 

  • ‘The team are all capable of answering queries and work well together on various tasks. They are great at bringing in other specialists internally if required.'

  • ‘Liz Lim is very approachable, provides clear advice and explains points in a clear manner for clients to understand.'

  • 'They are a very strong and experienced B&F team that can handle the full range of B&F transactions, from development, leveraged acquisition, and project finance.'

  • ‘The team is very capable and responsive with quick turn around times.'

  • ‘Vast experience and consistency in delivering and answering questions.'

  • ‘Liz Lim is great to work with; pragmatic, quick and efficient, and personable, she gets the job done quickly.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Liz Lim

Other key lawyers

Pauline Ho