""I have been extremely impressed in all of my dealings with Cavell Leitch Law. Michael Dickie is a true specialist in his field and displays a rare blend of expertise, outstanding service and personal warmth that is rare in most lawyers. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone"." Robert Earle, CEO, RacingWorld Technology Ltd
""Mike assisted us recently on an acquisition of a significant family owned business. His grasp of the commercial and legal issues was strong - as was his patience and support during protracted shareholder negotiations. Mike has a can-do attitude and will get the job done, I would not hesitate to recommend him." Arjan Bartlema, Chief Executive, Selwyn Investment Holdings Ltd
Michael's Profile
Michael is a senior corporate and commercial partner and heads our Business Advisory team. Michael specialises in advising on:
Business acquisitions and disposals;
Capital raising, both debt and equity, public and private;
General Commercial Contracts including supply and distribution arrangements;
Insolvency and debt restructuring.
Sector Experience
Private Equity Transport Information Technology Tourism and Leisure Property Investment and Development Financial Services Manufacturing Retail
Career History
Prior to joining Cavell Leitch Law, Michael was employed:
as a solicitor at Phillips Nicholson (now Phillips Fox, Wellington),
as a solicitor in the banking department of Clifford Chance in London where he specialized in syndicated and bilateral corporate lending, asset finance and corporate debt restructuring,
as general counsel of private equity company, Klesch & Company Ltd which specialized in distressed debt and securities trading and the acquisition and turnaround of financially troubled companies; and
as a director in the banking and projects group KPMG Legal, London where he specialized in asset, property and leveraged finance
Professional Qualifications
LLB (Victoria University of Wellington) 1985 Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand 1986 Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales 1991 Registered as a Corporate Finance Manager with the Securities and Finance Authority (UK) 1994 - 1998 Member of the Institute of Directors Member of INSOL New Zealand
