Banking and financial services

Buddle Findlay has been advising banks and financial institutions for more than 100 years. We focus on providing clear commercial advice and innovative solutions to guide lenders and borrowers through transactions of all sizes and complexity.

Overview

We act for all major banks operating in New Zealand and a number of non-bank financial institutions. We assist borrower clients with structuring and implementation of all forms of financing. We regularly represent international banks and financial institutions on funding and finance structures with New Zealand borrowers and counterparties. We also regularly act for a number of New Zealand trustee companies – in appointments that range from simple unit trusts through to subordinated debt issues and complex structured finance and securitisation transactions.

"I am always impressed with the depth and consistency of quality and service Buddle Findlay has at all levels."

Chambers Asia Pacific

"Quick to respond, cost effective and always commercial."

Legal 500 Asia Pacific

"It is reassuring to know that you have a team of experts genuinely supporting you and acting in your best interests."

IFLR1000

Band 1 - Chambers Asia Pacific and Tier 1 - IFLR1000 and Legal 500 Asia Pacific for Banking and Finance
Affiliate member of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association (NZBA)
Member of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association

Experience

Sector / Expertise

International

Work highlights

Acting for lenders and borrowers

in connection with acquisition finance for a number of transactions including the Transpacific group, The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company, Perpetual Trust, The Mill Liquorsave and Waikato Milking Systems

Advising large New Zealand corporates on financing matters

including Envirowaste, Alliance Group, Contact Energy, New Zealand Post, Infratil, and its subsidiaries New Zealand Bus, Wellington International Airport and Z Energy, SKY Television and Landcorp Farming

Advising the successful bidding consortium (Goldman Sachs and Brookfield Asset Management)

on the purchase of BOSI's NZ loan portfolio

Acting for lenders and short-listed bidders

in relation to the financing for the Wiri Prison and Hobsonville Schools PPP Projects

Acting for lenders

on the funding of various agribusiness transactions and industries, including dairy conversions, acquisition of land (including avocado orchards and kiwifruit orchards), honey and beehives, vineyards and wine sector support businesses

Advising originators, sponsors, banks, trustees, security trustees and financial institutions

on securitisation and structured finance transactions including covered bonds and the securitisation of residential and commercial mortgages and equipment lease receivables