Based across the Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown offices, Lane Neave‘s ’very client-driven’ team has demonstrable experience in structuring and establishing managed investment schemes. Following the departure of Claire Evans, who left the firm alongside Joelle Grace, new partner hire Aaron Pickett takes on the role as practice head. Pickett is noted for his expertise in private M&A, joint ventures, private equity investments and matters related to start-ups. Andrew Comer also joins the ranks. Carlo Wan specialises in all aspects of financial services, financial markets and regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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‘Carlo is our first point of contact. He always responds quickly, and helps to liaise with other team members if the request is out of his area. Peter Ko helps us on the settlement. He is very professional and quick as well. We do not need to worry if it is an urgent settlement.'
‘The team is very client-driven. They are very thorough and ensure their advice is well thought through.’
‘Alex Stone is patient and explains the issue well, especially in the more difficult areas in which we seek advice. He has a good network to resolve a problem if it is not in his primary area of expertise.'
Key clients
- Williams Corporation Limited
- Williams Corporation Capital Limited
- Williams Corporation Capital Partnership LP
- GreenMount Capital NZ Limited
- Syft Technologies Limited
- Pegasus Health (Charitable) Limited
- Zincovery Process Technologies Limited
- Hashbane Interactive Limited
- Covenant Trustee Services Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for leading New Zealand property developer Williams Corporation and its group entities in respect of its approx. $135m wholesale finance and managed investment scheme offerings.
- Acted for New Zealand recycling technology company Zincovery Process Technologies in its $3m seed-round capital raise.
- Acted for private equity fund manager GreenMount Capital NZ in respect of its minority investment in Jucy Rentals.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aaron Pickett