Haydn specialises in corporate and securities law with a focus on divestments and acquisitions, investment products, company and commercial law and energy projects.
In addition to advising on a full range of corporate matters, he also has expertise in outsourcing and establishing and operating investment product offerings.
Haydn has worked on numerous transactions and commercial matters for New Zealand and Australian corporates.
He joined Bell Gully in 1992, working in the firm's Wellington office before spending two years at Allen & Overy in London. He rejoined Bell Gully in Auckland in 1998.
Chambers Global 2008 identifies Haydn as a leading corporate lawyer, with clients describing him as "innovative and commercially minded". Who's Who Legal 2008 recognises Haydn as a leading lawyer in the M&A sector. PLC Which Lawyer? identifies Haydn as a recommended lawyer in its annual corporate/M&A rankings, released in April 2008.
LLB, BCA Victoria University of Wellington
1992 New Zealand