Buddle Findlay is instructed by national and international corporations, private equity funds, listed issuers, banks, public bodies, and financial institutions. The firm is well-versed across a range of sectors, with specialists in finance, IP, property, environment, resource management, employment, and regulation. The team is led by Grant Dunn, with experience in the real estate and food and beverage industries, Sarah McEwan, a technology and telecoms expert, and Mark Odlin, based in Christchurch. Nick Bragg advises shareholders and directors on major transactions, while Benjamin Sutton left the firm in October 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The Buddle Findlay corporate team led by top quality operator Grant Dunn is a first-class outfit with a well-deserved reputation for consistently being extremely responsive and incredibly knowledgeable.’
‘Grant Dunn's combination of international legal expertise and commercial acumen is unparalleled. A real strategic thinker with superb judgement, his deep understanding of the legal and commercial landscapes and exceptional negotiation skills sets him apart from the rest.’
Key clients
- Infratil
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
- Advised Infratil on all legal aspects of its acquisition of Brookfield's 49.95% shareholding in the ultimate holding company of One NZ for NZ$1.8bn.
- Advised MHM Automation on a scheme of arrangement under which Bettcher Industries, Inc., through its New Zealand incorporated wholly owned subsidiary, Merlin NZD Bidco Limited, acquired all of the shares in MHM Automation Limited for consideration of NZ$1.70 per share .