"Simpson Grierson boasts one of the best reputations in the market, drawn from outstanding depth and breadth of expertise. The firm has consolidated its position in the banking and finance market with a number of major transactions from local parties and an increasing number of referrals from overseas banks and legal firms particularly within the Asia Pacific region." Asia Pacific Legal 500, 2006/2007

A key strength of Simpson Grierson's Banking and Finance practice is our unique breadth and depth of expertise. With specialists across a wide range of areas, we advise on acquisition financing, securities law, corporate insolvency, tax, debt restructuring, receiverships, structured finance, banking litigation and regulatory requirements of the New Zealand statutory regimes.

Many of the leading organisations in the finance and business world come to us for help on their key projects. In addition to assisting our corporate clients in negotiating finance facilities, we act for many local and overseas banks and financial institutions, government departments, crown agencies, state-owned enterprises, corporate borrowers, trustee companies and local authorities.

With a strong debt financing focus, our practice specialises in securitisation, capital markets, project finance, structured finance, private banking, syndicated lending and consumer facilities. We also have extensive expertise in debt and security structuring derivatives, equity funding, and acquisitions and dispositions of receivable portfolios.

Our Banking and Finance Department has a comprehensive banking litigation team advising on all aspects of security enforcement, corporate insolvency, banking and finance litigation and business recovery.

See also capital markets, financial services, insolvency, private equity and venture capital, securities enforcement, tax.