Global by design

For New Zealand tech companies, going global isn’t something that happens later. It’s the starting point. Offshore capital, global customers and partners, and multi-jurisdictional teams and structures often exist well before a company has scaled at home. That means the legal and commercial foundations need to be right from day one. We work alongside founders and businesses to get that structure in place early, avoiding expensive rework as the company grows.

Our outbound international work with New Zealand tech businesses covers structuring for offshore expansion, redomicile transactions, localising share option plans, and negotiating the commercial and corporate arrangements that come with entering a new market.

On the inbound side, we advise global businesses looking to transact or set up operations in New Zealand. This includes acquisition, investment and other corporate transactions and structuring, advice on equity issues and share options, commercial agreements, and regulatory matters, including requirements under the New Zealand Overseas Investment Act 2005, the New Zealand Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, and the New Zealand Companies Act 2003.

Our international experience sets us apart. Several of our directors have worked in large global firms and companies, and we maintain strong relationships with advisers around the world. That means we can work efficiently with international counterparties and agreements, helping our clients understand not just what New Zealand law requires, but how it fits alongside laws and practices used offshore.