The team at MinterEllisonRuddWatts is experienced in a wide array of sectors, with particular expertise in the fin-tech and cryptocurrency spaces. The firm provides compliance support, as well as transactional advice, including on the winding up and sale of investment schemes. The team is led by Lloyd Kavanagh, ‘a thought leader in the industry’, and Jeremy Muir, a veteran advisor to venture capital funds. Within the team, Claire Brabant is well-versed in fund management regulation, and Zena Razoki is also noted for her work on the establishment of investment products.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are responsive and easy to work with.’
- ‘Lloyd Kavanagh is highly respected and a thought leader in the industry. He is our go-to lawyer for complex legal issues, where we need well-considered, but pragmatic legal advice.’
- ‘Lloyd Kavanagh is an exceptional lawyer. The quality of his advice on matters is second to none and is actively sought.’
- ‘The practice has a very strong funds management practice.’
- ‘This practice is very accepting of innovative businesses that are trying to solve complex societal problems.’
- ‘Accessible and solutions focused.’
Key clients
- Previously Unavailable Limited
- ANZ Bank
- ASB Bank
- Suncorp Insurance
- Aon New Zealand
- Lazard Asset Management
- Easy Crypto NZ
- Callaghan Innovation
- Dai-ichi Life Holdings
- Futureverse Hold Co Limited
Work highlights
- Advising seed investors Previously Unavailable and The Research Agency Limited on the internal restructuring of Tracksuit after its initial seed round and subsequently advising them on the Series A capital raise by Tracksuit.
- Advising Sharesies on establishing its innovative new KiwiSaver scheme offering that allows investors to select from a range of active and passive managed funds offered by underlying managers Sharesies has partnered with.
- Advising Easy Crypto on the launch of its own stablecoin that has been structured to fit in with New Zealand regulations and advising on how the stablecoin would be treated under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Claire Brabant
MinterEllisonRuddWattsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lloyd Kavanagh, Jeremy Muir