Mergers and acquisitions
Mayne Wetherell’s M&A practice is trusted on New Zealand’s most complex and strategically significant transactions.
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We advise corporates, private equity sponsors, institutional investors, founders and management teams across a wide range of sectors, bringing a sharp commercial lens to public and private M&A, joint ventures, restructurings and consortium deals. We regularly work alongside international counsel on cross-border mandates, delivering seamless execution from initial structuring through to closing.
With rich experience across the Takeovers Code, Overseas Investment Act, NZX Listing Rules and New Zealand’s broader regulatory environment, we manage regulatory complexity with confidence and clarity. Our advice goes beyond the transaction, providing insights into market developments and trends and supporting clients through integration, governance and value realisation in alignment with long-term strategic objectives.
Our services
Public M&A
Forestry and agribusiness
Technology, media and telecommunications
Retail and consumer
Healthcare
Energy, renewables and infrastructure
Work Highlights
Advised ASX-listed AUB Group on various New Zealand transactions, including its acquisition of a majority interest in OFS Insurance Brokers (financial services).
Advised Avanti Finance in respect of the acquisition of Limelight Financial Services’ Motorcentral business (financial services).
Advised Blue Planet on its acquisition of Smart Environmental Group (waste).
Advised Florenz on its proposed scheme of arrangement with Comvita (health products).
Advised Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (Bettcher Industries) on its acquisition by scheme of arrangement of NZX-listed MHM Automation (manufacturing).
Advised Gaw Capital on the acquisition of the nationwide YHA (NZ) hostel property portfolio and subsequent M&A activities (property).
Advised Griffin’s on its buyout of Proper Snack Foods and its acquisition of Mexicano (food).
Advised Howden on its acquisition of Sherpa (insurance).
Advised ICIB on its merger with Brokerweb Risk Services and advised the merged entity on various bolt-on transactions (financial services).
Advised John Laing on its investment in Northern Express Group (NX2) in connection with the Pūhoi to Warkworth Private Public Partnership with the NZ Government (transport infrastructure).
Advised KKR on the acquisition of Natural Pet Food (pet food).
Advised Pencarrow Private Equity on the merger of its portfolio company, PCRN Clinical Trials, with Momentum Clinical Research (healthcare).
Advised Pernod Ricard on the divestment of its New Zealand strategic wine brands to Accolade Wines (beverages).
Advised KKR in relation to its acquisition of Ritchies Transport (transport).
Advised the shareholders of Superior Pet Food in its sale to EBOS Group (pet food).
Advised The Rohatyn Group on its acquisition of a majority interest in the Matariki Forests estate from Rayonier (forestry).
Advised Toyota on the acquisition of Ezi Car Rental and subsequent M&A activities (transport).
Advised underbidder on the NZ$2.5bn sales process for Vector Metering (energy).
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.
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
Very responsive, highly commercial and completely across all aspects of transactions which gives the client full confidence.
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
The team is extremely efficient. It always outperforms expectations and never misses a deadline.
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
The Mayne Wetherell team is extremely commercial and able to solve complex problems.
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
Creative, responsive, deep understanding of company and industry - feels like in-house counsel.
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
Very approachable, helpful, and expert problem solvers. The team at MW collaborate across their various skillsets to ensure the best outcome for us. They are extremely proactive and never seem to miss a deadline.
Recognised for excellence, trusted by clients
Nothing is ever an issue. Very timely responses and willingness to help out. Incredible ability to explain concepts and legal jargon in simple easy to understand language.
Our experts
Partner
Cameron
Reeves
Partner
Charlotte
Garland
Partner
Matthew
Olsen
Partner
Sherryn
Harford
Counsel
Callum
Bailey
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