Dean Oppenhuis

Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 ranks Dean as a leading lawyer for technology, media and telecommunications. In a previous edition of Chambers Asia Pacific 2022, Dean was also ranked as a leading individual for technology, media and telecommunications and comments on his impressive track record. Clients commend him for providing "depth of experience and knowledge, with excellent customer service". Previous editions describe Dean as an "outstanding practitioner". Clients applaud his "comprehensive advice and tight, uncluttered drafting style". He is "well respected" and "has a deep understanding of the relevant markets, and gets in and gets the job done to an exemplary standard with a strong focus on clients' commercial objectives and a minimum of fuss."

Dean is ranked as a leading lawyer in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 for technology, media and telecommunications. Clients say Dean is "great on strategic perspective." In a previous edition, Dean was regarded as "a key practitioner in the market." 

Xero IPO and capital raisings
Advising Xero on its successful IPO on NZSX, dual-listing on ASX, and its subsequent capital raisings (through private placements) and corporate work.

Martin Aircraft IPO
Advised the world's first commercial jetpack manufacturer, Martin Aircraft Company, on its IPO and listing on the ASX, and on corporate matters.

Department of Internal Affairs cloud computing programme
Advised the Department of Internal Affairs on the Government's cloud computing  programme.

FX Networks takeover
Advised FX Networks on the takeover by Vocus Communications.

MyNetFone acquisition
Advised MyNetFone on its acquisition of Spark's international voice business.

Auckland Transport  smartcard project
Advised Auckland Transport on the Auckland Integrated Fares Systems smartcard project (for the Hop card).

Vodafone
Advised Vodafone on its national mobility services project with NZ Police.