Matt Davidson
LLB, BAPartner
- Commercial
- Primary Sector
- Construction
- Forestry
- Kelly Carthew
- Legal Assistant
- T: +64 21 140 1521
- E: kelly.carthew@tp.co.nz
- Business Sale & Purchases
- Banking & Finance
- Commercial Property & Leasing
- Commercial Contracts
- Construction Contracts
- Forestry
Matt is a highly regarded member of our Commercial team, known for his personable approach and strategic insight into commercial law. In addition to leading our banking and finance division, Matt provides expert guidance on a diverse range of matters, including business sales and acquisitions, mergers, forming joint ventures, commercial leasing, and construction contracts.
Matt's role as a panel lawyer for one of New Zealand’s major trading banks highlights his proficiency in rural, property finance, and commercial transactions. He also represents several non-bank lenders, focusing on senior and mezzanine lending and intercreditor arrangements, with a particular emphasis on property development funding.
Matt’s extensive experience encompasses large-scale infrastructure projects - including specialist knowledge in irrigation - where he has been instrumental in capital raising, bank funding, and corporate restructuring. His expertise extends to advising on property development, including extensive due diligence and negotiating complex contractual arrangements for both residential and commercial properties.
Matt is a highly valuable asset to a client team, adding an additional layer of value to those commercial entities involved in growth businesses. He is highly respected for his commercial acumen, and his pragmatic and efficient advice.
Matt is based in our Christchurch office.