Three lawyers from Clendons have commenced at Lane Neave's Auckland office
Lane Neave has absorbed Auckland-based business and commercial law firm Clendons.
The merger took effect on 1 September, and the Clendons team has relocated to Lane Neave's Auckland office. The team consists of Clendons principal James Carnie, accompanied by Matthew Clark and Sophia van Woerden.
“The access to specialist expertise from the Lane Neave national team will enhance and complement the services we already offer our clients. It’ll also provide significant benefits when it comes to servicing the business and commercial law needs of our existing clients”, said Carnie, who takes a consultant role with Lane Neave.
Lane Neave managing partner Andrew Shaw added that the addition of Carnie and his team significantly bolsters the firm’s depth of expertise in the Auckland market.
Carnie has tackled matters involving technology, IP, corporate and commercial law, domestic and international contracting, employment, trade practices, capital raising, M&A, telecommunications, and privacy over a career spanning 27 years.
Clark commences with Lane Neave as a solicitor in the corporate team. He has provided guidance on M&A, corporate advisory and governance, and contract law. He previously worked at a Big 4 accounting firm, where he gleaned experience in tax advisory.
van Woerden joins Clark as a solicitor in the corporate team. She has handled commercial contracts, terms and conditions, IP, and M&A. She has a particular interest in IP, especially in relation to helping clients protect and maximise the value of their IP assets.
Earlier this year, Lane Neave also brought in Joshua Jones to strengthen the Auckland partnership.
