Qualifications
LLB (Hons), University of Canterbury
Admitted
1987, New Zealand
John specialises in corporate, contract and securities law, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
With a reputation in complex corporate and commercial deals, John advises clients on corporatisation and privatisation exercises, including M&A and initial public offerings (IPOs). At the legal forefront for developing the private equity investment industry in New Zealand, John acts for a number of domestic and offshore private equity investors.
John is consistently listed as a leading corporate & commercial and M&A lawyer by independent legal directories. He is ranked as an Expert Consultant by IFLR1000, a Senior Statesperson by Chambers Asia Pacific and is in in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame. He is also recognised by Legal Media Group's Guide to the World's Leading Private Equity Lawyers and Guide to the World's Leading M&A Lawyers.
Recent highlights
Has advised:
- Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of the StraitNZ business which operates the Bluebridge Cook Strait ferries from CPE Capital and others.
- Pencarrow Private Equity on the sale of its equity interests in Seqequent to American-based software development company, Bentley Systems.
- Direct Capital on its investment in Mondiale Freight Services.
- On the sale of cloud-based veterinary practice management business ezyVet to Nasdaq-listed pet company IDEXX.
- EROAD on its acquisition of Coretex Ltd, a New Zealand-based company engaged in developing and supplying world-class fleet management solutions, for a consideration of NZ$188.3m.
- Mondiale Freight Services Limited on its merger with VISA Global Logistics Pty Ltd (VISA).
Affiliations
- Skellerup board member.
