Private client and family office
Mayne Wetherell acts for family offices and high-net-worth investors on strategic investments, capital deployment and governance matters. We focus on discretion, clarity and disciplined execution.
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We advise on private investments, portfolio M&A, co-investments, asset restructurings, succession planning, property transactions and financing. Our work includes designing and managing trust, corporate and regulatory structures that preserve value and support intergenerational goals. With a partner-led approach and deep transactional expertise, we offer continuity and alignment for families managing complex, long-term wealth.
Our services
Work Highlights
Advised Florenz on its acquisition of Wedderspoon (health products).
Advised Florenz on its proposed scheme of arrangement with Comvita (health products).
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
Mayne Wetherell is well-versed in cross-border and offshore transactions for national and international clients. The firm’s sector expertise is vast, advising in the food and beverage, TMT, property, financial services and healthcare industries. Based in Auckland, the team is led by Matthew Olsen, who is active in the automotive, medical and hospitality sectors. Charlotte Garland advises on both the buy- and sell-side of transactions for private equity and high net worth clients.
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
Mayne Wetherell's respected corporate team is proficient in advising on capital markets, foreign investments and general commercial matters. The firm is well placed to handle cross-border M&A, with in-depth knowledge of New Zealand's foreign investment regulations. It acts on behalf of a range of corporates, shareholders, institutional investors and private equity houses.
Our experts
Partner
Brendan
Brown
Partner
Cameron
Reeves
Partner
Chris
Harker
Partner
Charlotte
Garland
Partner
Matthew
Olsen
Partner
Sherryn
Harford
Counsel
Callum
Bailey
Special Counsel
Tim
Stewart
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Mayne Wetherell Transactions Recognised at the INFINZ 2026 Awards
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Kim Sisson promotion to Senior Associate
Shortlisted for Pro Bono Outstanding Firm, Chambers Asia-Pacific 2026
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