Lincoln Matthews

• Contact Energy, a major NZ electricity retailer and generator, on its NZ$2.3 billion acquisition of Manawa Energy, another significant NZ electricity generator.
• Igneo Infrastructure Partners on the parallel sale of Clarus’ gas transmission, distribution and storage assets to funds controlled by Brookfield and Clarus’ electricity distribution network to Powerco.
• BGH Capital and Sixth Street on their NZ$1.5 billion acquisition of NZX and ASX-listed payment systems provider Pushpay Holdings.
• Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation on New Zealand aspects of its A$4.13 billion purchase of the global asset management business of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (now known as First Sentier).
• Chemist Warehouse on New Zealand aspects of its merger with Sigma Healthcare to establish pharmaceutical group with a valuation of approximately A$34 billion.

*Please note that this experience was gained prior to joining AG.

Admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand (2015)

• New Zealand College of Law – Legal Professionals Course (2015)
• Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) – Bachelor of Laws (2014)
• Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) – Bachelor of Commerce (2014)