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Assisting Oceania on sustainability-linked loan
We are pleased to have assisted retirement village operator Oceania Healthcare Limited with a $500m sustainability-linked loan, and with developing a sustainable finance framework.
Milestone achieved on diversity and inclusion programme with Rainbow Tick
Having received a preliminary pass in December last year, we have met the criteria to be certified with the Rainbow Tick, signifying our ongoing dedication to ensuring our people can be their authentic selves in the workplace.
Celebrating eight new senior associates
Julia Adams, Liora Bercovitch, William Cheyne, Richard Hutchison, Tom Jemson, Rachael Jones, Guy Jones, and Rosa McPhee have been promoted, recognising their expertise and contribution to the firm.
New Zealand’s longest serving law firm partner retires
Arthur Young, a law veteran and Chapman Tripp senior partner, enters his retirement after 65 years of service to New Zealand’s legal profession.
Breaking into 1st division for sustainable finance
New Zealand is currently a not-so-fast follower in global terms for sustainable finance. Even though on an upward trajectory, other countries are setting a cracking pace.
Time for directors to bring their best game to the board
“Any director who thought that, once the world entered post-pandemic mode, things would settle down and life would be easier – will be well and truly disabused of that notion by now.”
Inspiring young people to take action for the environment
Following three successful pilots, BLAKE is expanding delivery of its Explorers programme across Auckland in 2022 with support from Chapman Tripp.
Helping Precinct Properties to next stage
We are pleased to have assisted Precinct Properties New Zealand (NZX: PCT) to achieve a ground-changing strategic partnership with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC.
Cautious optimism for NZX Top 50 with tough terrain ahead
Our latest NZX Top 50 Funding Composition Trends & Insights publication reports that New Zealand’s largest companies have a shared optimism for their ability to raise funds, in what looks to be a challenging year ahead.
Major Dutch Bank enters Kauri Bond market
We were pleased to assist a new international sustainable bond issuer to enter the NZ Kauri Bond market.
Helping The Selwyn Foundation help others
We are pleased to have been able to assist The Selwyn Foundation to sell half of its retirement village portfolio so that it can substantially strengthen its charitable mission.
Philip Ascroft recognised for exceptional young talent
Philip Ascroft, a highly respected senior lawyer within our market-leading equity capital markets (ECM) practice, has been recognised by NZ Lawyer as a Rising Star.
Congratulating Auckland City Mission on the opening of HomeGround
We are proud to have been able to provide legal support to Auckland City Mission on its flagship HomeGround facility.
Supporting a step-change in scale for Smartshares
We advised Smartshares on the purchase of the management rights of the ASB Superannuation Master Trust from ASB Group Investments Limited.
First New Zealand law firm to join Net Zero Lawyers Alliance
We are the first New Zealand law firm to sign up to the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance – a collaboration of top-tier law firms committed to accelerating the transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
Winton lands $350m with assistance from Chapman Tripp
We assisted residential land developer Winton Land Limited to raise $350m through an IPO and to list on both the NZX Main Board and the ASX.
Elite Women recognition for Chapman Tripp partner Te Aopare Dewes
Our Māori Legal Group head and corporate partner Te Aopare Dewes has been recognised on NZ Lawyer’s 2021 Elite Women list.
Chapman Tripp supports child and youth mental health with Māia Health Foundation
We are proud to announce a new Community Partner – Māia Health Foundation, raising money for game-changing projects for Canterbury's health system.
Chapman Tripp helps solarZero illuminate NZs solar energy resources
We are proud to have assisted solarZero to bring climate friendly solar energy to schools across New Zealand, advising the business on new funding from NZGIF.
6th consecutive win for NZ Law Firm of the Year
We are stoked and stunned to have won New Zealand Law Firm of the Year for the sixth consecutive year in the KangaNews Awards for the Australian and New Zealand debt markets.
Chapman Tripp partners with medical technology innovator Mātai
We are proud to announce a new partnership with Mātai, a not-for-profit research centre focused on enhancing the capabilities of medical imaging (MRI) using advanced software and machine learning.
The standout winner amongst competition at legal awards
Chapman Tripp scooped up the most coveted award at the annual New Zealand Law Awards, winning Large Law Firm of the Year, as well as recognition across four deal category awards.
$345m acquisition in retirement village sector
We advised Arvida Group Limited on the purchase of six retirement villages in a game-changing acquisition, which will increase Arvida’s portfolio in the sector by 24% and provide it with a further growth platform.
Chapman Tripp graduate recruitment campaign rated as one of the best
Chapman Tripp is the only law firm recognised by students across New Zealand in the Top 10 Best Graduate Campaigns for 2021 in a recent Student Pulse Report survey produced by Talent Solutions.
CCHL makes breakthrough sustainability bond offer
Chapman Tripp is pleased to have advised Christchurch City Holdings Limited (CCHL) on the first sustainability bond offer in the New Zealand market to be made in reliance on a specific exemption from the Financial Markets Authority.