Corporate and M&A

Proposed merging of Foodstuffs grocery entities denied clearance

Proposed merging of Foodstuffs grocery entities denied clearance

Contemplated combination may substantially lessen competition, NZ Commerce Commission finds

LeeSalmonLong promotes Emma Armstrong to partner

LeeSalmonLong promotes Emma Armstrong to partner

She leads the relationship property practice at the Auckland specialist litigation firm

Duncan Cotterill appoints Glen Cornelius as CEO and Brian Nathan as chair

Duncan Cotterill appoints Glen Cornelius as CEO and Brian Nathan as chair

The choice of a CEO from a non-legal background is unusual for law firms

Rachel Rumball and Ross Hill join Juno Legal, in-house support provider

Rachel Rumball and Ross Hill join Juno Legal, in-house support provider

Rumball works with Kāpiti Coast District Council, while Hill works with TSB Bank

Lane Neave adds partner Ellen Sewell and special counsel Maggie Chang

Lane Neave adds partner Ellen Sewell and special counsel Maggie Chang

Headcount of national corporate team at the firm, recently joined by Clendons, is now at 22

Auckland Airport’s $1.4bn equity raise takes off with boost from Russell McVeagh

Auckland Airport’s $1.4bn equity raise takes off with boost from Russell McVeagh

The raise will support the airport's capital investment programme