Buddle Findlay is pleased to have worked with ANZ Bank New Zealand (as agent and a lender) and Bank of New Zealand, Rabobank New Zealand and Cooperative Rabobank U.A., New Zealand Branch (as lenders) in connection with funding the acquisition of Villa Maria Estate by Indevin Group. Greg Tomlinson, the Owner and Chairman of Indevin Group, described the collaboration between the two companies as being "significant for New Zealand wine industry". The sale includes Villa Maria’s Marlborough, Hawkes Bay and Auckland wineries, vineyards, supplier agreements, the flagship brand Villa Maria as well as Esk Valley, Vidal, Leftfield and Thornbury.
The Buddle Findlay team was led by partners Paul Farrugia and Daniel Collins and included senior solicitor Jennifer Seo and solicitor Natasha Perree. Webb Henderson, led by Elizabeth Ogle and Nicole Xanthopol, acted for the purchaser (Indevin Group).
“We are very pleased to support Indevin Group with the acquisition of Villa Maria Estate which is an exciting phase in the evolution of both companies. We look forward to continuing to support Indevin Group" – Claire Fisher, ANZ
"We are delighted to have assisted ANZ and the lenders with the financing of the acquisition of an iconic New Zealand winery by Indevin Group. The team at Webb Henderson were great to work alongside and brought a solutions based approach to getting the transaction done." – Daniel Collins.
