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Mergers and acquisitions market remains strong
Merger and acquisition activity has continued its domination of the business landscape in the first half of 2006. Figures released by Thomson Financial show that 125 transactions having a value of NZ$5.4 billion were completed in New Zealand in the first six months of this year, a 52% increase on the same period last year. Thomson's results again place Bell Gully as the top ranked New Zealand law firm advising on M&A deals. In the first six months of 2006, the firm advised on 30 transactions with a total value of NZ$1.88 billion.

Bell Gully leads New Zealand in Who's Who Legal 2006
Bell Gully has topped the New Zealand lawyer rankings in Who's Who Legal 2006 . The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers publication features leading legal practitioners in 27 distinct areas of practice in the international legal marketplace. It is published annually by London-based Law Business Research Limited. Bell Gully consistently ranks as New Zealand leader in the annual Who's Who listings.

Boston, London and back to Bell Gully
Rachel Paris has returned to law firm Bell Gully as a senior associate after four years working and studying in the US and UK. Beginning her career with Bell Gully's banking and finance team, Rachel left to join Harvard Law School's Masters in Law programme.  One of only 12 students selected for its International Finance programme, Rachel's study also featured media and entertainment law. 

 

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