New Zealand M&A legal advisers: completed deals

H2 2025 · New Zealand M&A completed · 12 deals · NZ$796m disclosed

New Zealand M&A legal advisers: completed deals, H2 2025, ranked by deal value

1	Bell Gully 1 deal · 38.4% share	305.8	38.4%
Share Bell Gully's #1 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 4 Nov 2025 Shift4 Payments acquisition of Smartpay Holdings NZ$306m
2	Simpson Grierson 2 deals · 37.7% share	300.0	37.7%
Share Simpson Grierson's #2 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 28 Nov 2025 Dawn Meats Group acquisition of Alliance Group NZ$250m consideration 17 Jul 2025 Tōtara Energy LP stake in Pioneer Energy Group NZ$50m consideration
3	Harmos Horton Lusk 4 deals · 12.4% share	99.0	12.4%
Share Harmos Horton Lusk's #3 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 25 Nov 2025 Finaccess Restauración, S.L. acquisition of Restaurant Brands New Zealand 1 Oct 2025 Vulcan Steel acquisition of Roofing Industries NZ$99m 26 Sep 2025 Tait International acquisition of Vital Jul 2025 Contact Energy acquisition of Manawa Energy
4	Russell McVeagh 1 deal · 11.4% share	91.0	11.4%
Share Russell McVeagh's #4 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 30 Jul 2025 Meridian Energy acquisition of NZ Windfarms NZ$91m equity value
4	Wynn Williams 1 deal · 11.4% share	91.0	11.4%
Share Wynn Williams's #4 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 30 Jul 2025 Meridian Energy acquisition of NZ Windfarms NZ$91m equity value
6	Buddle Findlay 3 deals · 6.3% share	50.0	6.3%
Share Buddle Findlay's #6 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 31 Jul 2025 Shaw and Partners acquisition of Investment Services Group 1 Jul 2025 Kennards Self Storage acquisition of National Mini Storage 17 Jul 2025 Tōtara Energy LP stake in Pioneer Energy Group NZ$50m consideration
7	Anderson Lloyd 1 deal · – share	–	–
Share Anderson Lloyd's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 13 Aug 2025 Silverfin Acquisitions acquisition of Hillersden Forest
7	DLA Piper 1 deal · – share	–	–
Share DLA Piper's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 31 Jul 2025 Shaw and Partners acquisition of Investment Services Group
7	Gordon Partnership 1 deal · – share	–	–
Share Gordon Partnership's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 12 Aug 2025 Elemental Concept acquisition of Purple Shirt
7	Hamilton Locke 1 deal · – share	–	–
Share Hamilton Locke's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 12 Aug 2025 Elemental Concept acquisition of Purple Shirt

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