Asia is extremely important to New Zealand because of its geographic proximity and because New Zealand's political, economic and security interests are intrinsically intertwined with developments in the region.
Half of New Zealand's top twenty export markets are in the Asian region, with China, Japan and Korea in the top six. New Zealand also has significant links with Asia through a range of informal and formal networks, including the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Grouping, as well as an increasing range of free trade agreements with regional partners in Asia.
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts understands the dynamics of New Zealand's position in Asia and has extensive experience in the region. This is amply illustrated by the network of offices that the Minter Ellison Legal Group has throughout the region, including Minter Ellison Hong Kong, Minter Ellison Shanghai and Minter Ellison Beijing, People's Republic of China . As one of the largest law firms in Asia, Minter Ellison is proud of its longstanding commitment to and achievements in the region. We have been working with clients in China since the 1980's and were one of the first foreign law firms to establish a local presence. Read more here.
As a full-service law firm, our advice covers the full range of practice areas that clients expect, from finance to real estate, employment to taxation, disputes resolution to commercial law, and international to public law. Building on our extensive skills and networks, we offer practical, robust advice to:
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts has extensive experience and skills in the Asian market. Recent advice includes:
Acting for the banking group comprising several major Australasian and international banks in the intenational debt restructuring of Fisher & Paykel Appliances Group which involved an equity raising of $189 million capital raising including a placement to Chinese White Goods Manufacturer, Haier Group.
Acting on behalf of Synlait Milk Limited when China's Bright Foods subsidary invested $82 million in the New Zealand milk processor
China Newsletter April 2011 The China Newsletter explores the latest developments affecting the legal and regulatory environment in the Greater China region. This edition includes a Special Report on the Chinese Government's 12th Five Year Plan, identifying the opportunities and challenges for foreign investors looking to enter the dynamic China market.
