Overview
Agribusiness, horticulture and forestry are fundamental to the New Zealand economy.
Our team advises participants at all levels in the sector - producers, processors, investors and exporters - and covers the full range of legal disciplines needed by the sector from resource management, health and safety and intellectual property to foreign investment, corporate structure, commercial contracts and industry regulation.
Our clients include major agribusinesses such as Zespri, Landcorp Farming, Central Plains Water, AgResearch and Landcare Research, numerous cooperative companies, major banks, foreign investors, industry organisations and Government agencies.
Work highlights
Advising Eastpack
New Zealand's largest kiwifruit post harvest operator, on its capital restructure
Advising Zespri Group
from its establishment on all major regulatory, corporate and capital structure issues
Advising Landcorp Farming (owner of over 100 farms in New Zealand)
on numerous acquisitions, disposals, subdivisions, leasing, tenders and farming related agreements
Advising Central Plains Water and the Central Plains Water Trust
on the establishment of New Zealand’s largest irrigation scheme
Advising PSP Investments
on its acquisition of a stake of the Kaingaroa forest (New Zealand's largest forest) and partnership arrangements with Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation
Acting for The Mud House Wine Group
on the sale of its branded wine production business to Accolade Wines
Our team
Charlotte von Dadelszen
Partner, Wellington
Board of Management
Charlotte specialises in leasing, construction and land-related property advice. She has been involved in the development…
- DDI +64 4 462 0508
- M +64 21 915 737
Daniel Kelleher
Partner, Auckland
Daniel has earned his reputation as a leading practitioner in the property sector by developing strong and lasting relationships with…
- DDI +64 9 358 7022
- M +64 21 618 535
David Allen
Partner, Wellington
David specialises in all aspects of resource management, environmental and natural resources law and local government law…
- DDI +64 4 462 0423
- M +64 21 955 744
David Thomson
Partner, Auckland
David specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures…
- DDI +64 9 363 0750
- M +64 21 668 593
Grant Dunn
Partner, Auckland
Grant specialises in corporate and commercial law and has over 20 years experience. He previously spent six years with the London…
- DDI +64 9 363 0636
- M +64 21 888 812
Hamish Selby
Partner, Auckland
Hamish specialises in intellectual property and leads the Buddle Findlay intellectual property team…
- DDI +64 9 363 0703
- M +64 21 473 529
Mark Odlin
Partner, Christchurch
Mark specialises in corporate and commercial law and advises on a range of financial, commercial and corporate law matters, including…
- DDI +64 3 371 3525
- M +64 21 753 769
Miriam Andrews
Partner, Auckland
Miriam specialises in banking and finance. Prior to re-joining Buddle Findlay in 2013, Miriam was transaction director at…
- DDI +64 9 363 0638
- M +64 21 491 781
Nick Bragg
Partner, Auckland
Nick specialises in corporate and commercial law with considerable experience across a broad range of mergers and acquisitions (includi…
- DDI +64 9 363 0769
- M +64 21 818 142
Paul Farrugia
Partner, Auckland
Board of Management
Paul specialises in banking and finance law and has a broad range of experience in domestic and cross-border financings with…
- DDI +64 9 358 7042
- M +64 21 763 476
Philip Wood
Partner, Auckland
Philip specialises in providing commercial, IT, telecommunication, media and television/film sector advice including strategic advice…
- DDI +64 9 357 9385
- M +64 21 624 356
Sherridan Cook
Partner, Auckland
Board of Management
Sherridan specialises in advocacy and commercial litigation, with considerable expertise and experience in…
Susie Kilty
Partner, Wellington
Susie specialises in competition, fair trading, overseas investment consents and economic regulation, particularly of infrastructure in…
- DDI +64 4 498 7356
- M +64 21 792 134
Terence Ng
Partner, Auckland
Terence specialises in banking and finance, corporate and commercial, and property law…
Tony Wilkinson
Partner, Auckland
Tony has a highly regarded practice acting for public and private sector clients. He is the lead tax advisor for Buddle Findlay’s most…
Willie Palmer
Partner, Christchurch
Willie specialises in commercial litigation including construction, insurance and insolvency law. He has broad experience in…
- DDI +64 3 371 3502
- M +64 21 377 961