Leveraging the extensive capabilities of the Big Four firm, PwC Legal New Zealand draws on a wide range of services to provide clients with a comprehensive M&A service. Praised as ‘commercial, pragmatic, and responsive’, the team handles the full gamut of corporate transactions including foreign investment, capital raising, and M&A. The Auckland office is jointly led by Tom Logan, a key port of call for clients hailing from the retail, FMCG and technology sectors, and Matt Keenan, who is lauded for his ’proactive and commercial-based solutions to complex tax and legal issues.’ In Christchurch, the office is under the leadership of Joelle Grace and Claire Evans, both of whom joined from Lane Neave.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Joelle Grace is always available to answer questions and is very responsive. She takes time to understand our business and deliver advice that takes into account our business needs and risk profile.'
‘Joelle Grace - technically strong and commercially astute. Strong inter-personal skills and listens to client.’
Key clients
- Ockham Residential
- ProCare Network Limited Partnership
Work highlights
- Advised Futureverse Corporation (an NFT and blockchain technology business) in relation to a series of roll-up and investment transactions.
- Acted as the principal advisor to Still Group (an organisation made up of niche companies, collaborations and cultural projects nurtured in a singular ecosystem) on their acquisition of World of Wearable Arts (WOW).