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Michael Dickie

Business – Principal

Michael is a Senior Principal and heads our business team.

A commercial specialist advising SMEs to listed companies on M&A, capital raising, joint ventures, commercial contracts, and insolvency. His sector experience spans agribusiness, private equity, transport, technology, tourism, and property.

Before joining Cavell Leitch, Michael practised as a banking lawyer in the areas of property, asset and leveraged financing in leading international firms in the UK and Wellington. He chairs Cavell Leitch’s Board of Directors, is a member of RITANZ, and holds non-practising admission in England and Wales.

“I have advised a wide range of clients (both in New Zealand and overseas) over a long period. While there are similarities, each situation is different and the key is to listen and truly understand a client’s expectations and what they are looking to achieve. At Cavell Leitch it is not a one size fits all approach.”

Michael Dickie

Recent work

  • Advising DGL Group Limited on New Zealand legal aspects of listing on the ASX and NZX
  • Advising a shareholder group on the buyout of its joint venture partner in a significant agribusiness and subsequent recapitalisation
  • Advising a significant operator in the elder care sector on its capital raisings
  • Advising a primary sector company on unwinding a joint venture and the subsequent merger of its operations with those of a competitor

“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 Limited

Areas of expertise

Business

Debt recovery and insolvency

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