Chris is an experienced corporate lawyer, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisition, capital raising, takeovers, joint ventures and other complex commercial arrangements.

Chris advises a variety of clients, including public sector organisations, SMEs, large corporates and NZX listed companies.  Chris also advises some of New Zealand’s most interesting and innovative technology companies, including in the sectors of AI, AgriTech, DeepTech, FinTech, FoodTech, MedTech / BioTech and B2C and B2B SaaS.

Recent highlights

  • Advising Gallagher on its acquisition of First Capital.
  • Advising Sipcam on its acquisition of Grosafe.
  • Advising Sealord on its acquisition of Independent Fisheries.
  • Advising Superb Herb and its shareholders on the sale of its fresh herb business to a New Zealand family office.
  • Advising Petdirect on its investment from Pencarrow Private Equity.
  • Advising AVASA Ltd on its Series A Capital Raise, led by Movac.
  • Advising Mars Bioimaging on its Series A Capital Raise, led by Pacific Channel.
  • Advising EntroPeak on its Pre-Seed Capital Raise, led by Bridgewest Ventures.

Chris's insights

Duncan Cotterill Advises PGG Wrightson Limited on Acquisition of Nexan Group

31 July 2025

New Zealand releases 'Responsible AI Guidance for Businesses'

15 July 2025

New Zealand releases its first AI strategy

15 July 2025

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