Private capital
Private capital encompasses the entire capital stack from ordinary equity to debt and in between. Private capital transactions demand speed, discipline and flawless execution. Mayne Wetherell acts for leading sponsors and fund managers on their most significant and strategically important investments.
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We advise on leveraged buyouts, growth investments, bolt-ons, exits, consortium arrangements, shareholder frameworks, management incentives, financing, credit instrument investment, cross-border co-investment structures and fund establishments. Mayne Wetherell’s PE and fund manager clients, such as KKR, Pencarrow, Intermediate Capital Group, Goldman AM, Blackstone Credit and Simplicity, illustrate the team’s strength and reputation as leading advisers in this field, where scale, speed and execution are often key factors of success in an increasingly competitive environment.
We are experienced in navigating regulatory approvals and cross-border structuring, ensuring transactions move at pace while managing downside risk. Clients trust us for our partner-led approach, technical precision, market knowledge and ability to find practical solutions in complex or time-critical deal environments.
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Work Highlights
Advised Altered Capital on its acquisition of Echo Tech (e-waste) and Abe’s Bagels (food).
Advised Avanti Finance in relation to multiple equity raises and ongoing corporate governance (financial services).
Advised Gaw Capital on the acquisition of the nationwide YHA (NZ) hostel property portfolio and subsequent M&A activities (property).
Advised KKR on the acquisition of Natural Pet Food (pet food).
Advised the financiers in relation to the management buy-out of NPD (retail and consumer).
Advised Pencarrow Private Equity on the merger of its portfolio company, PCRN Clinical Trials, with Momentum Clinical Research (healthcare).
Advised Pencarrow Private Equity on a follow-on investment to Redshield (technology).
Advised the founder of Villa Maria Wines in relation to the restructuring of the company (beverages).
Advised Spark on the acquisition by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board of a 70% interest in Spark’s passive tower infrastructure business for NZ$900 million (telecommunications).
Advised Spark New Zealand on the agreement to sell to Pacific Equity Partners a 75% stake in Spark New Zealand’s data centre business, which values the business at up to NZ$705 million (telecommunications).
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
Cameron
Peachey
Partner
Cameron
Reeves
Partner
Charlotte
Garland
Partner
Daniel
Meikle
Partner
Dave
Wetherell
Partner
Matthew
Olsen
Partner
Sherryn
Harford
Partner
Jane
Innes-Jones
Partner
Jonathan
Riley
Partner
Will
Tipping
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