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Anastasiya Gamble
BA(Econ) LLB LLM • Auckland
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Anastasiya is a corporate partner specialising in complex, high-value M&A transactions, particularly those involving cross-border execution, carve-outs and regulated sectors. She advises private equity sponsors, listed companies and international investors on acquisitions, divestments and strategic investments in New Zealand.
She leads transactions that require careful coordination across stakeholders, jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks. Her experience includes the separation of businesses from large organisations, acquisitions of infrastructure and logistics platforms, and transactions involving financial services, healthcare and other regulated industries. Anastasiya works closely with clients to structure and execute transactions in a way that manages risk and supports their commercial objectives.
Her recent work includes advising on the entry of a global restructuring firm into the New Zealand market, the acquisition of a flagship Auckland hotel asset, and a significant forestry divestment involving cross-border execution and operational complexity.
Anastasiya won Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year in 2022 at the New Zealand Law Awards, and was a finalist in 2019.
Anastasiya is a council member of New Zealand Private Capital, and a member of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand Inc (INFINZ).
Contributing author to the New Zealand: Private Equity chapter in Legal 500's Comparative Country Guides 2026.
Chambers Global & Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026
Corporate / Commercial
Up and Coming
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026
Corporate/M&A
Next Generation Partner
NZ Lawyer and Australasian Lawyer
Dealmaker of the Year 2024
New Zealand Lawyer 2023
Most Influential Lawyer
Work Highlights
Mercury Capital’s sale of Tāmaki Health Group
Advised Mercury Capital, a leading Australian private equity fund, on its sale of Tāmaki Health Group to TPG, a global sponsor. Tāmaki Health is New Zealand’s largest primary care and urgent care business.
Adamantem Capital
Advised on its investment into and the merger of PF Olsen and Forest360, forming a major trans-Tasman forestry management platform, the winner of BDO - Mid Market M&A Transaction of the Year 2026 at the INFINZ Awards.
Teneo’s acquisition of PwC New Zealand’s Business Restructuring Services unit
Advised Teneo on its acquisition of PwC New Zealand’s Business Restructuring Services unit, establishing a leading restructuring and insolvency platform in New Zealand as part of its Asia-Pacific expansion. Led the New Zealand legal workstream, structuring a complex carve-out and transition of a live practice to ensure continuity for clients and stakeholders.
EVT Limited’s acquisition of QT Auckland
Advised EVT Limited on its NZ$87.5 million acquisition of QT Auckland, a flagship premium hotel asset in Auckland’s Viaduct precinct. Structured EVT’s transition from operator to owner, including transfer of the lease and operating arrangements and managing governance complexities associated with a sovereign fund vendor.
Qube Holdings’ acquisition of Nexus Logistics
Advised Qube Holdings on its acquisition of Nexus Logistics from Port of Auckland, supporting the expansion of its trans-Tasman logistics platform. Led transaction execution, including structuring the asset acquisition and long-term leaseback and negotiating complex port and stakeholder arrangements.
Rayonier’s divestment of its stake in Matariki Forestry Group
Advised Rayonier on the US$710 million sale of its 77% interest in Matariki Forestry Group, one of New Zealand’s most significant forestry transactions. Acted as lead adviser to the seller, managing vendor due diligence, transaction execution and cross-border coordination to deliver a clean exit from a large-scale forestry platform.
Perpetual Guardian’s acquisition of Trustees Executors Limited
Advised Perpetual Guardian on its acquisition of Trustees Executors Limited.
Auckland Future Fund
Establishment of the Auckland Future Fund for Auckland Council and $1.32 billion block trade of 9.71% of Auckland International Airport.
Adamantem Capital
Acquisition of Evnex.
Hobson Wealth
Sale to Forsyth Barr.
Auckland Council
Acting on the $833 million strategic sale and block trade of 7% of Auckland International Airport held by Auckland Council.
Establishment of an urban regeneration land development joint venture with the New Zealand Superannuation Fund.
Marlborough Lines
Acquisition of 50% of Mt Cass Wind Farm.
Qube Holdings
Acquisition of Pinnacle Corporation.
Liverpool Partners
Lead investor in Mint Innovation’s Series C capital raise.
Acquisition of a 50% interest in The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
Marlborough Lines
Acquisition and proposed divestment of Yealands Wine Group.
Comvita
Capital raising $50 million (by way of an institutional placement and ANREO).
PMG
Divestment of 50% to ASX-listed 360 Capital and subsequent acquisition and partnership with Oriens Capital.
Livingbridge
Investment in Habit Group, a New Zealand based health and rehabilitation services business.
Matariki Forestry Group
Establishment with Hancock Natural Resource Group of AVA Timber LP, New Zealand's largest export joint venture.
VF Corporation
$288 million acquisition of merino clothing chain Icebreaker.
Xfire
Divestment of fire safety engineering and consulting business to the US based Jensen Hughes.
