Mark Cathro Email & Phone Number

Christchurch

As a partner in Duncan Cotterill's Corporate Advisory Group I advise clients both in New Zealand and offshore, particularly regarding M&A, equity capital markets, joint ventures and technology. Recent experience includes:• Advising a NYSE listed entity in implementing its New Zealand employee share scheme under the Financial Markets Conduct Act.• Advising a New Zealand investment fund on the divestment of its stake in an internationally owned limited partnership.• Acting for the New Zealand subsidiary of a multi-national consultancy firm in respect of its New Zealand employee share scheme and offering in Australia.• Advising a listed bond issuer on its NZX listing rules compliance obligations.• Advising an NZX listed company on various disclosure and compliance issues in respect of its listing.• Advising various early stage technology companies on capital raises.• Advising a New Zealand tertiary institution on innovation and research matters, including IP licensing agreements and funding arrangements.• Advising on a joint venture between property developers in respect of the development of a key site in Christchurch.• Advising SME's, SaaS and software developers on their New Zealand and international operations, including corporate and commercial advice, governance, agile agreements, supply and procurement contracts, outsourcing, cloud contracting and cyber-security.

Christchurch

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Christchurch

As a senior associate in the corporate finance team I advised on all areas of corporate and commercial law including M&A, joint ventures, securities, commercial contracts and technology. Examples of my experience included:• Advising the Canterbury District Health Board and the West Coast District Health Board on various matters including ICT/software contracts, acquisitions and alliancing.• Advising a leading bio-tech firm on its corporate and commercial affairs including, supply and manufacturing contracts, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements, and implementing a major corporate restructuring.• Acting for an international hotel chain in respect of its New Zealand operations, including providing on-going general corporate and commercial advice.• Advising in respect of various tendering, compliance, delivery and contract matters for the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).• Advising an Auckland based merchant bank/investment fund on various investment matters, including preparing offering documents, shareholders agreements and advising on US investment.• Advising Leopard Coachlines Limited on the divestment of its to Go Bus. • Advising a leading New Zealand primary health organisation in respect of its ICT/software and commercial contracts and its commercial strategy regarding its intellectual property. • Advising Ranex Group Limited on various restructurings including the acquisition of Waimea Sawmillers Limited in Nelson.• Advising a New Zealand state owned enterprise in respect of its corporate and commercial matters, including its renewable energy business.

Cayman Islands

As a senior associate in the investment funds team I advised many of the world’s leading asset managers and banks. Examples of my experience included:• Advising Icahn Partners on various fund formations and the acquisition of the Tropicana Resort and Hotel in Aruba.• Advising JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings Inc. and Highbridge Capital Management, LLC on their acquisition of a 55% stake in Brazilian fund manager Gávea Investimentos Ltda. • Acting for Eton Park Capital Management L.P. on its private equity investment in a joint venture to acquire HydroChile S.A. in Chile and acting on the acquisition of that company.• Acting for Hoyts General Cinema South America, Inc. on the disposal of a number of its South American subsidiaries.• Acting for Hanesbrands Inc. in respect of its Cayman Islands subsidiaries and providing general corporate advice regarding its transactions in the Caribbean and Central and South America.• Advising Pharmaron Holdings Limited on its second to fifth round venture capital financings.• Advising Barclays Global Investors, BNP Paribas and UBS AG on various loan financings and securities transactions.• Advising Blackstone Alternative Asset Management LP on a number of financing transactions involving its Cayman Islands managed funds.• Advising Blenheim Capital Partners in respect of its term loan financing with Bab Al Medina Investments Limited and Barclays Bank Plc. • Acting as Cayman Islands counsel to various investment managers, hedge funds, private equity funds and financial institutions, including advising on fund formation, regulatory requirements, restructurings, amendment to fund documents, winding down funds and general corporate advice. Clients included:Asset Alliance AdvisorsBlackstone Alternative Asset Management LP Eton Park Capital Management L.P.EnTrust CapitalGoldman SachsGuggenheim PartnersIcahn PartnersJefferies Asset ManagementState Board of Administration of FloridaUBS AGVision Brazil Investments

London, United Kingdom

As a senior associate in the corporate finance team I advised on all areas of corporate and commercial law including M&A, joint ventures, securities, commercial contracts and technology. Examples of my experience included:• Acting for Close Brothers Private Equity LLP on the acquisition of a UK pharmaceutical group from its US parent.• Acting for Citibank on the acquisition of the life assurance tax services division from Standard Life Investments Limited.• Acting for Oxford Power Holdings Limited on the 30% equity investment in the company by International Power plc and its disposal of two subsidiary companies to Telecom Plus plc.• Acting for LogicaCMG plc on a number of corporate acquisitions and advising on various corporate and commercial issues.• Advising Johnson Controls, Inc. generally on corporate and commercial matters, including on a joint venture with Sodexho Alliance.• Acting for Misys plc on the disposal of a business within their Sesame division.

Auckland, New Zealand

As a senior associate in the corporate team I advised on all areas of corporate and commercial law including M&A, securities, joint ventures and commercial contracts. Examples of my experience included: • Advising US fund manager, GMO LLC, on the acquisition of property assets from a leading New Zealand forestry company and various commercial property transactions.• Acting for PMP NZ Limited on the acquisition of the Gordon & Gotch business from Fairfax New Zealand Limited.• Acting for the shareholders of Interactive Technologies on the sale of the company to the Gullivers Group and advising them on all matters relating to the IPO of the Gullivers Group.• Acting for Domino's Pizza Australia Pty Limited on its acquisition of the Pizza Haven franchise chain in New Zealand and advising generally on all franchising matters.

London, United Kingdom

As a senior associate in the corporate team I advised on all areas of corporate and commercial law including M&A, securities, joint ventures, funding and commercial contracts. Examples of my experience included: • Acting for British Airways on its joint venture with Thomas Cook.• Co-ordinating and implementing a series of European reorganisations for Sara Lee Corporation.• Acting for Swissport UK Limited (a division of Swissair) on its acquisition of the ground handling business of Aer Lingus.• Advising Axel Springer AG on its recommended offer for Future Networks plc.• Acting for Royal Bank of Scotland plc on the sale of its property portfolio in the United Kingdom.• Advising on the initial public offering of TTP Communications plc, and the preceding demerger from TTP Group plc.

Auckland, New Zealand

• Advising Gull Petroleum Pty Limited on its establishment in New Zealand, including advising on corporate structuring and regulatory issues.• Advising Fay Richwhite Holdings Limited on their restructuring and co-ordinating the transfer of assets from New Zealand and five other jurisdictions to Jersey and Belgium.• Advising International Paper Products on various corporate restructurings.

Ll.B, Law

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