Qualifications
LLB (Hons), University of Canterbury
Admitted
1984, New Zealand
Experienced in all aspects of domestic and international bank and capital markets fundraising, Mark advises on project and asset financing and cross-border transactions.
He has a particular interest in the energy, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors and has advised clients across a range of commercial and financial matters. He regularly acts for financial institutions and corporate borrowers on debt capital markets and other funding transactions.
Known in the market for his experience across public and private sector agencies, he is regularly asked to advise on complex and novel projects and transactions, including major infrastructure projects.
Mark is recognised as a Senior Statesperson by Chambers Asia Pacific, as a Leading Partner by Legal 500 Asia Pacific, and a Notable Practitioner by IFLR1000.
Recent highlights
- Advising the Government on its $900m support package for Air New Zealand.
- Advising Southern Cross Cables on the project financing and construction of its SX NEXT undersea fibre optic cable connecting New Zealand, Australia and the United States.
- Advising Westpac on the project financing of two gas-fired power stations for Todd Corporation.
- Acting for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on funding from the $3b Provincial Growth Fund.
- Working with Crown Irrigation on all aspects of its investment programme, including investments in the Central Plains Irrigation Scheme and the Waimea Community Dam.
- Advising Chorus on all aspects of its funding programme, including bank facilities, a retail bond programme, a Euro Medium Term Note programme and Government ultrafast broadband funding from Crown Infrastructure Partners.
