Seeing recent growth in instructions in the sub-sea cable and telecoms sector, Hesketh Henry advises a broad range of clients, including those within the forestry, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, IT, and healthcare sectors. The firm is adept at cross-border matters, with a specialism in supply-chain commercial agreements. Led by Kate Telford, who regularly advises on the acquisition and disposal of businesses, the team is also home to the ‘fantastic’ Erich Bachmann, an expert in matters relating to Germany. Julika Wahlmann-Smith bolsters the firm’s expertise in advising foreign investors from Germany.
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Testimonials
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‘Hesketh Henry provide a very good balance of legal advice which is tempered by the commercial reality of the situation.'
'Great balance between being small enough that we feel important to them while having all of the required resources we need.’
‘Julika Wahlmann-Smith understands our business and provides advice accordingly.’
‘Erich Bachmann is fantastic.’
'I think their culture is what makes them unique. Their ability to work together across functions, in a manner that allows you to receive a seamless experience.'
'Attention to detail. Expert knowledge. Personal delivery of service to clients. Professional approach. Strong reputation in industry.'
'Friendly, easy to work with, professional, care about people.'
Key clients
- Altus NZ Ltd
- AECOM New Zealand Ltd
- BW Group
- Compagnie Française d’Assurance pour le Commerce Extérieur
- Dominion Constructors Ltd
- Independent Timber Merchants Co-operative Ltd
- InterMed Medical Ltd
- Jennian Holdings Ltd
- Juken New Zealand Ltd
- Altano Gruppe GmbH
- NCR (NZ) Corporation
- Vestner Aufzuge GmbH and subsidiaries
- Damerell Group Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted in the sale of all shares in Wine-searcher Ltd to a new entity incorporated in New Zealand by a large United States alcohol supplier.
- Acted for InterMed Medical Ltd in its acquisition of a medical product supply business.
- Advised Damerell Group, a prominent Auckland residential property group, on structuring and the sale of the property management arm of its business.
Lawyers
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Julika Wahlmann-Smith
Hesketh HenryPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Telford