Dominic acts for domestic and foreign lenders and borrowers on all aspects of financing transactions.

Dominic's practice focuses on corporate debt and leveraged transactions. He also has specialist knowledge in syndicated and club lending, acquisition funding and project finance. Dominic is regularly sought out by his clients to provide advice on cross border financing involving technology assets and the implementation of green and sustainable financing products.

Contributing author to the New Zealand Trends and Developments chapter in the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide on Private Credit 2026.

Contributing author to the New Zealand: Private Equity chapter in Legal 500's Comparative Country Guides 2026.

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026
Banking & Finance

Leading Lawyer

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2026
Banking & Finance

Next Generation Partner

IFLR1000 2025
Banking & Finance

Rising Star Partner

Work Highlights

Adamantem Capital

Advised on the merger of PF Olsen and Forest360 group (Mid Market M&A Transaction of the Year 2026) together with advising on the funding provided for the purchase and growth of Heritage Lifecare, Hellers and other portfolio companies.

Bank of New Zealand

Provides regular advice to BNZ with regard to the funding of leading New Zealand technology companies including the refinance of Totara Learning Solutions (Mid‑Market Debt Transaction of the Year 2026), Electric Kiwi (Debt Deal of the Year 2021) and EROAD (Debt Deal of the Year 2018).

ASB 

Acting for ASB Bank as agent and lead bank on the funding for various wholesale and institutional property funds.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa

Acting with regard to the club debt arrangements for the commercial arm of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

New Zealand Carbon Farming/Nateva

Advising on complex funding structures leveraged against carbon credits issued in accordance with the NZETS.

Areas of Expertise

Insights & News