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Steph McQuaid

Senior Associate
About

Steph is an experienced corporate lawyer who is particularly proficient in mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracting, venture capital and private equity investment.

She is a commercially astute and highly responsive adviser who delivers precise, incisive advice.

Bar admissions / Professional QualificationsBarrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand, 2016

EXPERIENCE

  • Advising an ASX listed diversified investment company and its portfolio company on the acquisition of a prominent New Zealand school uniform manufacturer and retailer.*
  • Advising a Tokyo Stock Exchange listed company on its acquisition of numerous software and IT companies.*
  • Advising the shareholders of a leading New Zealand cybersecurity firm, on their sale to a prominent telecommunications company.*
  • Advising the shareholders of a New Zealand fitness wear and apparel business on a cornerstone investment by a prominent New Zealand retailer and household name.*
  • Advising an alcohol-free cocktail company on the investment in the company by the venture capital arm of a global beverage company.*
  • Advising an anti-money laundering software company on its Series A and Series B capital raisings.*
  • Advising a New Zealand start-up developing electric jet propulsion systems for boats, on its Series A capital raising.*

*Denotes work prior to joining DLA Piper

Education
  • Victoria University of Wellington, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 2016

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member of Lawyers for Climate Action New Zealand Incorporated.

Connect

Phone

+64 9 300 3830
(Work, Auckland)
+64 21 103 7252
(Mobile, Auckland)