Insight / Corporate Advisory & Transactions New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus Visa New Zealand's Active Investor Plus (AIP) Visa is the country's principal residency-by-investment pathway. It is designed to attract investors who can help New Zealand companies access global knowledge networks, capital, and markets, with the aim of boosting business productivity and job growth. Read more
Insight / Corporate Advisory & Transactions New Ministerial Direction under the Overseas Investment Act — Key Changes from 6 March The reforms to the Overseas Investment Act, effective from 6 March 2026, have shifted New Zealand’s approach to foreign investment. The new regime is designed to make it easier and faster for most overseas investments to be approved, with the focus now on identifying and managing only those investments that pose risks to New Zealand’s national interest. Read more
News / Corporate Advisory & Transactions Wynn Williams advises NZ Windfarms on $91M takeover by Meridian Energy Wynn Williams is proud to have advised NZ Windfarms Limited on its successful acquisition by NZX-listed Meridian Energy Limited, marking a significant milestone in New Zealand’s renewable energy sector. Read more
Insight / Corporate Advisory & Transactions Change is coming to New Zealand’s overseas investment regime Government enacts awaited changes to Overseas Investment Act 2005, effective from July 5, 2021. Read more
Insight / Corporate Advisory & Transactions COVID-19 corporate and commercial considerations for M&A transactions COVID-19 disrupts global business and M&A. Whilst the impact is not yet known, there are certain steps that vendors and purchasers should consider. Read more
Insight / Corporate Advisory & Transactions Equity crowdfunding – what’s it all really about? NZ led business reform with equity crowdfunding laws, transforming private fundraising for companies efficiently. Read more
