Qualifications
LLB, BCom, University of Otago
Admitted
2017, New Zealand
Julia specialises in corporate law, focusing on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity, overseas investment and corporate governance.
She has experience advising domestic and international clients, including private equity investors and publicly listed companies, and has advised clients operating in a wide range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, education and retail.
Prior to joining Chapman Tripp, Julia worked at another large New Zealand law firm and completed secondments to a large energy-sector client. She also previously worked for a “Big Four” professional services firm.
Recent Highlights
Advising:
- A number of domestic and international clients on investments into major New Zealand renewable energy projects, including hydrogen projects and various solar developments*.
- A New Zealand private equity sponsored healthcare company on its acquisition of a private hospital.*
- A New Zealand private equity sponsored education company on its acquisition of another New Zealand education company.*
- A Nasdaq listed company on the New Zealand law aspects of its acquisition of a global workforce management solutions provider.*
- A NYSE listed company on the New Zealand law aspects of its acquisition of a manufacturing company with a large international presence.*
- An American brand management company on the New Zealand law aspects of its acquisition of a global retail company.*
*denotes experience prior to joining Chapman Tripp
