Neil, formerly a partner, is now a consultant in Simpson Grierson's commercial group. He advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, securities, commercial contracts, distribution and supply arrangements, competition law, business structures, corporate governance issues, corporate and business compliance, and superannuation.
Neil's advice has been sought in relation to both pension schemes and defined contribution schemes by trustees and employers. International airlines have sought Neil's counsel on many aspects of aviation law, including the establishment (and termination) of on-line operations to and from New Zealand. He has significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He advises multinational companies on securities compliance in relation to the implementation of international ESPPs and ESOPs in New Zealand. His broad experience is a consequence of having been a commercial partner for many years.
- PLC Which Lawyer? Corporate/M&A 2010 - Recommended Lawyer
- The International Who's Who Legal Life Sciences 2010 - Leading Lawyer
Examples of Work
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Advising on the sale of business of Etel
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Advising on Invensys NZ restructuring and sale of APV
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Advising on the sale of Stratex
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Advising Konica Minolta on the rationalisation of business channels in NZ
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Advising Fisher & Paykel Finance on the acquisition of Farmers finance (including the acquisition of Farmers from Foodland)
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Advising on the sale of ACI's NZ plastics packaging business
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Advising on the sale of Aqua-Cool to Just Water
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Advising on ING Baring's acquisition of ANZ's Australasian financial services/investment funds/funds management businesses (incl. ING Baring's/ANZ joint venture)
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Advising on the sale of Paper Coaters and the sale of Invensys packaging and building products businesses
Other Credentials
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American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand Inc - Director
