Tony’s
objective is to add value to every client, drawing on a
richness of expertise in law, policy and business to help
solve hard problems.
Delivery focus
Tony has a strong track
record of achieving clients’ objectives within extremely
demanding constraints. Examples include:
Project managing
Genesis Energy’s purchase of NZOG’s 15% stake
in the Kupe joint venture for $168m, followed by the purchase
of Nova Energy’s LPG business for $192m, combined
with a hybrid capital bond issue of $225m, all within
an eight month period (2016-17)
Achieving within
limited timeframes industry agreement on technical and
operational rules for unbundling access to various broadband
telecommunication services
Co-ordination and
completion of public share offerings in Australia and
New Zealand
Within 12 months,
providing a complete package, with contracts and legislation,
to restructure ECNZ and the electricity distribution companies
Within 12 months,
providing a package of measures to corporatise and deregulate
the NZ Dairy, Apple and Pear, and Kiwifruit Boards, and
to restructure levy arrangements for the Pork, Meat and
Wool Boards
Within 12 months,
providing a complete package of new disclosure rules for
public offerings of financial securities
Dexterity of
disciplines
Tony's dexterity across
a range of disciplines and personalities makes him well
suited to complement and enhance multidisciplinary teams.
He has worked extensively
with:
Senior directors
and chief executives, particularly in the energy, banking,
and agricultural sector Leading corporate, securities
and anti-trust lawyers
Public law specialists,
including the Crown Law Office and the previous Solicitor
General
Economic advisers,
management consultants and investment bankers
Financial managers,
accountants and auditors
Communications specialists
and media representatives
A wide range of
government agencies, including MED, Treasury, Foreign
Affairs, Environment, Conservation, Treaty Settlements,
and Parliamentary Council, and
