Georgina is the General Manager for LegalVision New Zealand and a Practice Group Leader, specialising in corporate and commercial law. She has significant experience having previously worked in the specialist corporate teams at a number of top-tier firms in New Zealand, and acting for clients in a variety of industries.
Georgina has particular expertise in capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, business structuring and shareholding arrangements, and acts for startups, SMEs and corporate clients. Georgina also regularly advises on Companies Act, NZX and securities law compliance, as well as having experience advising on foreign investment into New Zealand and broader commercial law matters. Georgina works closely with other LegalVision practice areas to ensure her clients receive appropriate and specialist advice in regard to all key aspects of their business.
Outside the office, Georgina can be found enjoying New Zealand’s backcountry either mountain biking, trail running or skiing.
Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws (Hons), University of Auckland.
Professional memberships: Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association Inc, Institute of Directors New Zealand (MInstD).
Georgina's
Expertise
Business Sale and Purchase
Assisting clients to buy or sell their business.
Business Structuring
Assisting clients to set up companies or alternative business structures, and build template key legal documents for the operation of their business.
Corporate and Commercial
Drafting, advising on, negotiating and finalising shareholders’ agreements, joint venture arrangements, and business sale and purchase agreements.
Assisting private companies to raise capital.
Advising both public and private companies on their New Zealand company and securities law compliance obligations.
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2022 Law Firm of the Year - Australasian Law Awards