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Simon Vannini
BA LLB(Hons) • Auckland
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Simon is a senior commercial lawyer specialising in significant business acquisitions, business structuring, and large infrastructure projects.
Simon works with clients to identify and manage risks and effectively utilise opportunities arising through strategic acquisitions and dispositions, as well as partnerships and joint venture arrangements.
Simon has been involved in a number of significant infrastructure projects, including in the water/wastewater, electricity, fibre and renewables sectors. He has a particular interest in recycling technologies and agritech.
Simon enjoys building long-term relationships with his clients, which enables him to provide insight and guidance through experience and alignment with his clients’ goals.
Simon is a member of the NZ Private Capital Association and the Angel Association NZ. Simon is also a director of Future Post.
Work Highlights
M&A Transactions
Hendrix Genetics
Advising on the acquisition of layer breeder business.
2degrees
Acting for 2degrees on the $1.076 billion sale of its passive cellphone tower assets to mobile tower company, Connexa.
Voyage Digital
Advising on the $1.58 billion merger of 2degrees and Orcon.
Infrastructure
Watercare
Advising on acquisitions and dispositions, and on the Waikato District Council water services O&M agreement.
Various Councils
Advising on Local Water Done Well policy, including advising on the legislative frameworks, structural options, and work programmes for establishment and implementation of proposed new delivery models.
Northpower
Advising on solar farm development.
Electricity distribution businesses
Advising on renewable energy projects and network connections/capital works agreements.
Venture Capital
Crimson Consulting
Advising on $68 million capital raising at $1 billion valuation.
Sprout Agritech LP
Advising agritech investment incubator and investor on establishment and ongoing investments.
