Jonathan Riley
Partner

Jonathan Riley
Partner
Jonathan is an experienced banking and finance lawyer, with particular expertise in acquisition finance, property finance and private credit.
Jonathan Riley is known for his pragmatic, commercial approach and his ability to drive outstanding outcomes on complex financing transactions across a range of sectors.
He advises all major domestic banks as well as international lenders, private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers across a broad range of finance matters, including significant acquisition financings, property and development finance and restructurings.
Jonathan provides practical, commercially focussed advice and facilitates complex transactions with innovative solutions and a collaborative, results-oriented approach.
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Advised the financiers in relation to facilities provided to Clarus (formerly First Gas) (energy).
Advised Merricks Capital on a range of its property finance transactions in New Zealand, including financing for commercial property, residential developments and agriculture businesses (property).
Advised the syndicate on the NZ$320m sustainability-linked financing provided to Silver Fern Farms, NZ’s largest red meat processor (agribusiness).
Advised Macquarie Group in relation to its NZ$220 million acquisition and financing of the long-term concession to operate SkyCity’s Auckland car parks (transport).
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