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Chapman Tripp celebrates Matariki with the launch of Te Ao Māori Trends & Insights
The stars of Matariki and Puanga are tohu for the Māori New Year, signalling a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. In celebration of Chapman Tripp's 150th anniversary, the 15th anniversary of our Māori business team, Te Waka Ture, and Matariki/Puanga, we are proud to announce the launch of our publication, Te Ao Māori Trends & Insights. This report highlights the transformative impact of te ao Māori on the legal landscape of Aotearoa, clearly demonstrating how te ao Māori continues to shape the social, economic, and cultural fabric of Aotearoa.
Greer Fredricson appointed Chair of the New Zealand Stewardship Code Governance Committee
We’re pleased to announce that Greer Fredricson has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Stewardship Code Governance Committee.
Chapman Tripp celebrates 150 year anniversary
Chapman Tripp, one of New Zealand's leading law firms, is proud to announce the launch of a digital timeline to commemorate its 150 year anniversary. This interactive timeline showcases the firm's rich history and highlights memorable moments that have shaped its journey.
Chapman Tripp advises on Chorus' $170 million capital notes offer
Chapman Tripp is pleased to have advised Chorus Limited (Chorus) on its debut offer of $170 million capital notes, marking a significant milestone in the New Zealand debt markets.
Chapman Tripp triumphs at Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Chapman Tripp has been awarded the title of New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards 2025.
Congratulations to our new Senior Associates!
Chapman Tripp has announced the promotion of Isla Doidge, Louise Merrick, Jared Papps, Scarlet Roberts, Findlay Jacob-Sauer, Autumn McNeill and Max Williams to Senior Associate, with effect 1 June 2025.
PFI Amendment – a good move, more to come
Chapman Tripp has welcomed amendment regulations to give companies discretion over whether to publish prospective financial information (PFI) when raising equity capital through initial public offerings (IPOs) in conjunction with listing on the NZX Main Board.
Chapman Tripp advising EBOS Group on NZ$272 million equity raising
Chapman Tripp is legal advisor to EBOS Group Limited (EBOS) on its recently announced equity raising, structured as a fully underwritten placement that successfully raised approximately NZ$217 million along with an ongoing non-underwritten retail offer that is seeking to raise up to NZ$54 million.
Two Senior Associates recognised by NZ Lawyer as Future Legal Leaders
We are delighted that Guy Houghton Jones and Liora Bercovitch have been recognised as Future Legal Leaders by NZ Lawyer.
Chapman Tripp advises new Community Housing Funding Agency
Minister Bishop announced Government support for the Community Housing Funding Agency (CHFA) at the KangaNews-ANZ New Zealand Capital Market Forum last week.
Chapman Tripp advises on PFI’s $150 million bond offer
Chapman Tripp is pleased to have advised Property for Industry Limited (PFI) on its latest bond offer, marking the New Zealand market’s first retail corporate bond deal of 2025.
Chapman Tripp advises on Connexa equity divestments and strategic land acquisition
Chapman Tripp is pleased to announce its role in advising on two significant transactions involving Connexa, a leading provider of mobile infrastructure in New Zealand.
Chapman Tripp Wins KangaNews NZ Law Firm of the Year for Ninth Consecutive Year
Chapman Tripp is delighted to announce that we have been named the New Zealand Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 KangaNews Awards, marking our ninth consecutive win.
Celebrating fourteen new Senior Solicitors
Chapman Tripp is delighted to announce the appointment of 14 new Senior Solicitors, effective 1 December, 2024. Harrison Cooper, Morgan Dalton-Mill, Trent Harris, Madeleine Hay, Josh Hayes, Emily James, David Keogh, Ella Knoester, Daniel Maier-Gant, Rebecca Meikle, Georgia Moore, Tallulah Parker, Ruby Tinson and Romy Wales have all been promoted, in recognition of their expertise and contribution to the firm.
Chapman Tripp advises on deals recognised at 2024 NZ Law Awards
We are honoured to have played a pivotal role in a number of the deals recognised at this year’s New Zealand Law Awards, including advising on the Project Finance Deal of the Year, the Mid-Market Deal of the Year, and eleven deals that were recognised with excellence awards.
Chapman Tripp wins Asia Pacific award for digital transformation
Chapman Tripp has won the Best in Future of Work Award at the 2024 IDC Future Enterprise Awards for the Asia Pacific region. This follows on from its win at the Australia and New Zealand awards in October. Spanning 12 countries, the awards recognise organisations that are redefining their industries through outstanding digital transformation (DX) efforts and harnessing technology to achieve business success and gain competitive advantage.
New Partners and Special Counsel for Chapman Tripp
Chapman Tripp is pleased to announce it is welcoming Philip Ascroft, Tom Jemson and Vonda Engels to the partnership. In addition, Rachael Irvine-Shanks and Melanie Hayes have been promoted to Special Counsel.
Three Chapman Tripp Partners named Elite Women
We are thrilled that Chapman Tripp Partners Emma Sutcliffe, Laura Fraser and Lauren Curtayne have been recognised on NZ Lawyer’s 2024 Elite Women List. The list includes 30 exceptional female leaders that have influenced the New Zealand legal profession in a way that demonstrates a passion for the law.
Chapman Tripp advises Auckland Airport on new domestic jet terminal
Chapman Tripp is pleased to have advised Auckland Airport on its contract with Hawkins Limited for construction of a new domestic jet terminal building. Expected to be completed in 2029, and valued at approximately $800 million, this will be the major structure in the airport’s terminal integration programme which will provide resilience and capacity to support the future of travel through the airport. Chapman Tripp has advised on all aspects of the project, including assisting Auckland Airport to enter into various early works arrangements, civil works packages and other key packages including the procurement of a new integrated baggage system. The team was led by @Partners Hamish Bolland and Kylie Mutch, with support from Partner @Sam Holden and other team members @Meika McHardy, @Max Williams, @Andrew Smylie and @Gianna Fava. Click the link below to read more.
Chapman Tripp advises on 2024’s milestone equity capital raisings
Chapman Tripp has been heavily involved in the recent return of activity in New Zealand’s equity capital markets. The firm has assisted in raising $3.6 billion across four large equity capital raisings, including New Zealand’s largest ever secondary capital raising and the first accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer since the NZX Listing Rules were amended to permit such raisings.
Refresh of company law a useful piece of work
The package announced today to blow the cobwebs off the Companies Act and bring it into the digital age, together with the impending Law Commission review of directors’ duties, should help to galvanise the corporate sector, says Chapman Tripp.
Chapman Tripp assists Vector on conditional sale agreement of LPG assets
Chapman Tripp was pleased to assist Vector in entering into a conditional agreement to sell Vector OnGas, its liquified petroleum gas business, together with its 60.25% shareholding in Liquigas Limited.
Chapman Tripp advises Arvida Group on scheme of arrangement with Stonepeak for NZ$2b EV
Chapman Tripp is pleased to announce that it has assisted Arvida Group Limited (Arvida) on the conditional sale of all outstanding shares to Stonepeak Alps BidCo Limited, an affiliate of leading US based alternative investment firm Stonepeak which specialises in infrastructure and real estate assets. The market capitalisation implied by the transaction is $1.243m, and with debt assumed (and with core debt to be refinanced) derives a deal enterprise value of ~$2b.
Two recognised as most influential lawyers
We are delighted that Philip Ascroft and Luke Ford have been recognised in NZ Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyers 2024 report.
Challenging conditions in banking sector create growth opportunities for ‘shadow’ banks
The mesh of challenges confronting the major banks in New Zealand – including the impending final report from the Commerce Commission’s market study and the upcoming select committee inquiry into banking competition – will continue to create growth opportunities through 2024 for the shadow banking sector. That is the finding of Chapman Tripp’s latest report, The banking industry: A look ahead.