Overseas investment
Mayne Wetherell advises on New Zealand’s most complex and strategically significant inbound investments.
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We act for international investors, private equity sponsors, sovereign funds and corporates on the full range of overseas investment matters from initial structuring and screening through to consent and exemption applications and post-completion compliance. Our experience covers acquisitions of sensitive land, significant business assets, forestry interests, infrastructure and cross-border joint ventures.
With a deep understanding of the Overseas Investment Office’s evolving processes and policy priorities, we help clients navigate regulatory complexity with clarity and precision. Drawing on expertise across corporate, finance and tax we deliver advice that aligns regulatory requirements with commercial strategy ensuring transactions progress efficiently and with confidence.
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Work Highlights
Advised Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (Bettcher Industries) on its acquisition by scheme of arrangement of NZX-listed MHM Automation (manufacturing).
Advised ICG on the acquisition of Canopy Healthcare, subsequent M&A activities and general corporate matters (healthcare).
Advised John Laing on its investment in Northern Express Group (NX2) in connection with the Pūhoi to Warkworth Private Public Partnership with the NZ Government (transport infrastructure).
Advised KKR on the acquisition of Natural Pet Food (pet food).
Advised Pencarrow Private Equity on the merger of its portfolio company, PCRN Clinical Trials, with Momentum Clinical Research (healthcare).
Advised Pernod Ricard on the divestment of its New Zealand strategic wine brands to Accolade Wines (beverages).
Advised The Rohatyn Group on its acquisition of a majority interest in the Matariki Forests estate from Rayonier (forestry).
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
Mayne Wetherell's respected corporate team is proficient in advising on capital markets, foreign investments and general commercial matters. The firm is well placed to handle cross-border M&A, with in-depth knowledge of New Zealand's foreign investment regulations. It acts on behalf of a range of corporates, shareholders, institutional investors and private equity houses.
Our experts
Partner
Cameron
Reeves
Partner
Charlotte
Garland
Partner
Matthew
Olsen
Partner
Sherryn
Harford
Counsel
Callum
Bailey
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