David specialises in banking and financing, advising both lenders and borrowers.

He has specialist expertise in cross-border and domestic asset leasing, having acted on numerous leasing transactions including Japanese, German and US leveraged and operating lease structures, defeasance leasing transactions and export credit structures.

David advises both lenders and borrowers on domestic and international lending transactions. He has also acted on some of New Zealand's largest construction finance transactions.

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007/2008 and PLC Which Lawyer? 2008 list David as a leading individual in banking and finance. IFLR1000 2009 identifies him as a leading lawyer in banking and finance, capital markets, and insolvency and restructuring.

Chambers Global 2008 says David has proven to be a "truly exceptional" lawyer, particularly in cross-border and domestic asset leasing.

David is also recognised by Who's Who Legal 2008 for his work in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

BA(History), LLB(Hons), University of Canterbury

Admitted

1992 New Zealand

International Career

  • Freshfields, London
    1994-1996

Publications

Contact

Email: David McPherson

DDI: 64 9 916 8988

Mobile: 64 21 621 623

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Areas of Expertise

Recent Work

Vector Limited Euro Medium Term Note Programme
Acted for Vector Limited on the establishment of its European MTN programme, the first programme established by a New Zealand electricity utility and the first programme established by a New Zealand issuer for some years.

CPPIB takeover offer for Auckland International Airport
Advised Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in connection with the funding of its partial takeover offer for, and proposed amalgamation with, Auckland International Airport Limited.

Ironbridge Capital acquisition funding of CanWest MediaWorks
Acted for Ironbridge Capital Pty Limited, an Australian private equity firm, on the acquisition of 100% of CanWest MediaWorks (NZ) Limited (which operates television and radio stations in New Zealand), including advising on the structuring of the offer and entering into a lock-up agreement with CanWest MediaWorks Ireland Holdings in respect of its 70% interest in CanWest MediaWorks.

CBA Asset Holdings (NZ) Limited
Advised CBA Asset Holdings (NZ) Limited on the sale and leaseback of the Aratere Ferry and on two aircraft leases.