DLA Piper New Zealand advises clients across the spectrum of investment fund work, from transactional to regulatory. The firm is able to draw on its international presence and array of practice area specialisation to offer clients a comprehensive service. Alasdair McBeth, a seasoned advisor on funds management and superannuation, and Rachel Taylor, who advises on structuring and compliance, are the firm’s practice heads. Within the team, Tom Barnes assists clients with fund formation, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation at a domestic and international level. Lola Stoodley is experienced with retail investment funds, wholesale schemes, workplace superannuation, and insurance products.
Testimonials
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‘DLA Piper has been deeply involved in the development and implementation of existing NZ financial market regulation. The background understanding and insights that they offer to their clients in this industry is invaluable.'
'They are are the standout experts in financial market legislation.’
Key clients
- Apex Group NZ Limited
- Investment Services Group
Work highlights
- Advised the New Zealand subsidiary of the Apex Group on all aspects of its funds hosting and distribution business, including advising on a major restructuring of funds and strategies within a KiwiSaver scheme.
- Advising on M&A transactions involving financial services participants, as the sector continues to rationalise.