MinterEllisonRuddWatts brings experience in handling distressed situations for clients across a range of industries, including agribusiness, construction, energy, mining, health, and crypto. The firm is regularly approached by bank and insolvency practitioners for domestic and international matters. Based in Auckland, security enforcement expert Sean Gollin and Michael Langdon, who is well-versed in cross-border matters, spearhead the group. Richard Gordon advises trading banks on debt recovery, while Charlotte Carey is experienced in litigation surrounding restructuring and insolvencies.

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Testimonials

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‘Good cross over between commercial and dispute resolution disciplines in restructuring.'
'Strong mid-market position.’
‘Michael Langdon is a good communicator, easy to work with.’
‘Close knit team with a good mix of youth and experience, all highly capable.'
'All members have proven easy to deal with and commercial in their approach.'
'They are in the top few in NZ restructuring and insolvency firms.’
‘Sean Gollin leads the high calibre Minter Ellison restructuring and insolvency team. He is vastly experienced and capable, and has a highly capable and loyal team.’
‘Good insolvency team giving good service.’

Key clients

ANZ
ASB
BNZ
Westpac
Rabobank
HSBC
PwC
Deloitte
KPMG
BDO
KordaMentha
Grant Thornton
LPF Group Limited

Work highlights

Acting for the liquidators of Mainzeal in proceedings brought against its former directors for breach of directors’ duties.
Acting for PwC, in relation to the receivership of a large early childhood education business.
Advising Grant Thornton on the liquidation of Mapei New Zealand.

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