Simpson Grierson

With expertise spanning the healthcare, technology, infrastructure, insurance and New Zealand primary sectors, Simpson Grierson draws considerable praise from clients, who turn to the team for its ‘commercial and pragmatic’ approach in a range of corporate transactions. The practice is further lauded for its ’true full-service’ offering and its ability to handle cross-border transactions. Practice head Andrew Matthews advises a diverse roster of clients, including listed corporates, private equity funds and family offices. Don Holborow has wide-ranging corporate expertise which includes takeovers, securities insurance, corporate restructuring and compliance, while James Hawes has extensive experience in M&A, joint ventures, and private equity and venture capital. ‘Top-class lawyer’ Michael Pollard has been praised for his ’sharp commercial mind’ and ‘solid and pragmatic advice.’  Simon Vannini has specialist expertise in significant business acquisitions and has been described as a ’skilled negotiator that remains cool, calm and collected regardless of the intensity of the situation.’