Chapman Tripp advises on award-winning deals at 2024 NZ Law Awards
Deal News | Nov 29, 2024 | Chapman Tripp
The renowned law firm, Chapman Tripp, has been recognized for its advisory roles on several high-profile transactions at the 2024 New Zealand Law Awards. The firm was actively involved in a wide range of successful deals, including the Financing of Connexa's acquisition of 2degrees mobile cell tower assets, which earned the Project Finance Deal of the Year. Additionally, the acquisition of Morrison NZ's infrastructure assets by Amber Infrastructure Group was awarded Mid-Market Deal of the Year. The firm also advised on eleven other notable deals that received excellence awards in various categories such as Debt Market Deal, Equity Market Deal, and Project Finance Deal of the Year. Chapman Tripp's expertise extends into areas like EROAD's capital raise and takeover defense, the establishment of Bay of Plenty Housing Equity Fund, and the development and project financing of the Lauriston solar farm. The firm's remarkable performance in the legal sector also earned it a finalist spot in the Large Law Firm of the Year and Employer of Choice categories. Furthermore, Senior Associate, Kishan Gunatunga, was acknowledged as an Excellence Awardee for Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year for his outstanding contributions to renewable energy projects. Chief Executive Partner, Pip England, emphasized the firm's significant role in empowering clients to undertake transformative projects across New Zealand, reinforcing its position as a trusted adviser in major financial transactions.
Sectors
- Law Services
- Financial Services
Geography
- New Zealand – The article revolves around the New Zealand Law Awards and features transactions and entities based primarily in New Zealand.
Industry
- Law Services – The article highlights the achievements of Chapman Tripp, a law firm, in advising on various award-winning transactions.
- Financial Services – Many deals discussed involve financial transactions including asset acquisitions, equity capital market raisings, and securitization which are integral to the financial services industry.
Financials
- NZ$650 million – Value of UDC Finance's pool asset-backed securitisation.
- NZ$1.4 billion – Cost of acquisition of HSBC's New Zealand prime residential mortgage portfolio by Pepper Money.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Tripp | Legal Advisor | Company | A major New Zealand law firm recognized for its advisory roles in prominent transactions at the 2024 New Zealand Law Awards. |
| Connexa | Acquirer | Company | Acquired 2degrees mobile cell tower assets, deal advised by Chapman Tripp. |
| 2degrees | Vendor | Company | Sold mobile cell tower assets to Connexa. |
| Amber Infrastructure Group | Acquirer | Company | Acquired infrastructure assets from Morrisons NZ. |
| Morrisons NZ | Vendor | Company | Sold infrastructure assets to Amber Infrastructure Group. |
| HSBC | Vendor | Company | Sold New Zealand prime residential mortgage portfolio to Pepper Money. |
| Pepper Money | Acquirer | Company | Acquired HSBC's New Zealand prime residential mortgage portfolio. |
| Kishan Gunatunga | Senior Associate | Person | Named as an Excellence Awardee for Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year for his work in renewable energy. |