Restructuring and Insolvency: a mid-year round-up

13 August 2026 Tim Fitzgerald, Sarah Anderson-Butler, David McPherson, James Ruddell, Meggan Staines and Matthew Gale

New Zealand's restructuring and insolvency landscape continues to evolve amid ongoing economic uncertainty and elevated levels of business distress.

Company liquidations for the 12 months to 30 June 2026 exceeded 3,000 for the first time since 2009, reflecting the challenging conditions facing many businesses.

In Restructuring and Insolvency: a mid-year round-up, we analyse the key legal developments that have emerged over the past year and consider their implications for New Zealand businesses, creditors and insolvency practitioners. Drawing on recent New Zealand and international cases, the report highlights key legal developments across a range of restructuring and insolvency issues.

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