Professional Qualifications
LLB University of Auckland, 1997
Areas of expertise
Banking & Financial Services
Some of Kate's major projects
- Advising on and preparing an updated suite of finance and security documents for a New Zealand corporate lender
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Advising the banking group for the Fisher & Paykel Appliances group of companies in connection with an interim financing and the subsequent international restructuring and refinancing of the group's debt facilities
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Advising a New Zealand bank in connection with a bridge facility made available to a New Zealand co-producer to assist with the funding of a feature film and mini-series
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Advising a corporate borrower in connection with a loan facility used to fund the refurbishment of its commercial property
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Advising TrustPower Limited in connection with its 2008 offer of subordinated fixed rate bonds under its bond programme
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Advising a New Zealand corporate lender in connection with its PIE funds and its debt securities
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Advising banks and corporate borrowers on the New Zealand aspects of international lending transactions
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Advising corporate borrowers in connection with their ISDA documentation
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Advising various UK banks and corporate borrowers in connection with a variety of property finance transactions, involving both development and investment finance
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Advising corporate borrowers and lenders on Securities Act and Securities Regulations compliance
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Advising lenders on compliance with the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act
Work history
Senior Associate, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Auckland (2008 - current)
Assistant, Dickson Minto W.S., Edinburgh (2005 - 2007)
Assistant, McGrigors LLP, Edinburgh (2002 - 2005)
Assistant, Nabarro LLP, London (2000 - 2002)
Solicitor, Brookfields, Auckland (1998 - 2000)