Duncan Cotterill is proud to announce that Richard Smith, a leading commercial, corporate, and property Partner in our Christchurch and Queenstown offices, has been appointed to the TerraLex Board of Directors.
This appointment will take effect from the TerraLex Board Santiago Global Meeting on November 13th, 2024.
Richard has been instrumental in leading Duncan Cotterill’s international practice, which includes our membership in TerraLex, one of the world’s largest networks of independent law firms with over 22,000 lawyers globally. Through TerraLex, we are able to serve our clients’ needs and business interests via a worldwide network of high-quality law firms.
In 2023, Richard was appointed as the Asia-Pacific Region Co-Vice Chair for TerraLex, highlighting his significant contributions and leadership within the organisation. His extensive experience spans a wide range of business clients, including corporates in the agribusiness sector, corporate property investors and developers, tertiary institutions, and various business and charitable entities.
Richard has played a pivotal role in numerous complex corporate restructures and acquisitions across diverse industries. He also enjoys working with a variety of smaller business clients, providing them with tailored advice and support. His expertise includes assisting company directors and business owners with asset restructuring and protection issues, property conveyancing, contract negotiation, financing, and governance. Richard is often regarded as a trusted advisor, holding trustee roles for many of his clients and their families.
We are excited about Richard’s appointment to the TerraLex Board and look forward to his continued contributions to our firm and the global legal community.