Operating across a myriad of sectors and industries, the corporate team at Hesketh Henry is steered by Kate Telford who regularly advises on joint ventures, shareholder agreements, manufacturing agreements, distribution agreements, and financing transactions. Praised for his ability to ‘find solutions and excellent compromises’, Erich Bachmann is regularly instructed by local and international clients, particularly investors from Germany and other German-speaking countries. Julika Wahlmann-Smith was promoted to partner in January 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is a pragmatic advisor with a strong sense for people and situations, which is key for successful transactions in our industry.'
'Strong legal know-how and transaction documents management are prerequisites, but what really sets legal advisors apart is the ability to judge situations and come forward with pragmatic and solutions-orientated solutions. HH shined here and we have already mandated HH for further transactions.’
‘Erich Bachmann - Seniority and ability to find solutions and excellent compromises during negotiations.'
‘We have worked with Eric Bachmann and Ben Hickson. They are a great team and punch well beyond their reputation. We enjoy working with them, and the client has now specifically worked with them directly on the basis of our referral.’
‘Ben is always available, solicitous and a good lawyer.'
- 'Eric is very experienced, and a totally safe pair of hands.'
Key clients
- Altus NZ Ltd
- AECOM New Zealand Ltd
- BW Group
- China Animal Husbandry Group
- Compagnie Française d’Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur
- Dominion Constructors Ltd
- Independent Timber Merchants Co-operative Ltd
- InterMed Medical Ltd
- Jennian Homes Ltd
- Juken New Zealand Ltd
- Altano Gruppe GmbH
- Vestner Aufzuge GmbH and subsidiaries
Work highlights
- Advised Blake Company Ltd and Adam Chisnall in relation to the sale of their shareholding in The Lending People, an online brokering company, to Motor Trade Finance Ltd, an NZDX listed company.
- Assisted XPO Exhibitions Ltd with the acquisition of the New Zealand Boat Show.
- Acted for Altano Gruppe (Germany) in relation to its acquisition of three leading equine veterinary clinics in New Zealand.
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Kate Telford