Our team understands that banking and finance is a diverse and challenging area and that our clients" needs vary for each situation. Our experience in catering for varied clients means that we offer a diversity in style and always work to give clients creative solutions and a fresh approach.
We have acted for a range of local and foreign banks, finance companies, financial intermediaries, borrowers, trustee companies and participants in the funds management, superannuation and insurance industries.
We are focused on remaining at the forefront of industry innovation. We regularly participate in industry committees and working groups, to review legal issues affecting the banking & finance industry. We have advised New Zealand Bankers Association and Finsec on issues affecting finance companies.
Areas in which we work include:
acquisition finance
asset finance
secured and unsecured Lending
debt and equity securities
derivatives
regulatory compliance
insolvency
leasing - domestic and cross-border
payment and settlement systems
Personal Properties Securities Act (PPSA)
product regulation
project finance
real estate finance
securitisation
restructuring
structured finance
syndicated lending transactions
trade finance
The Chambers Global Guide 2009 and 2008 editions both recommend Minter Ellison Rudd Watts in New Zealand for banking and finance advice:
"Kate Lane wins praise from clients for her technical expertise and excellence". "Great lawyers who really understand business issues and always find good solutions" .
