Kerry specialises in banking and finance.

She advises on domestic and international banking and capital markets issues across a range of industries.

Kerry has experience advising borrowers and lenders on transactions involving the provision of debt and equity finance. She also advises on the use and regulation of derivative instruments, including swaps, futures and repos.

Qualifications

BCom, LLB (Hons), University of Canterbury

Admitted

2002 New Zealand

International Career

  • Clayton Utz, Sydney
    2006-2008

Contact

Email: Kerry Matthews

DDI: 64 4 915 6535

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Areas of Expertise

Recent Work

Ultra-Fast Broadband Initiative
Advising Crown Fibre Holdings Limited, a Government owned investment vehicle with a public contribution of NZ$1.35 billion, on the funding aspects of New Zealand's ultra-fast broadband initiative.

Financing arrangements for infrastructure company
Acting for a large infrastructure company on the negotiation, implementation and ongoing operation of its financing arrangements with 16 major banks from Australia, Canada, United States, Chile and New Zealand.

Hilton Hotel chain - worldwide acquisition by the Blackstone Group
Acting for an international banking group on the finance of the acquisition of the Hilton Hotel chain by the Blackstone Group.

Registration of New Zealand banks
Advising international entities on bank registration under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act.