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Lloyd Kavanagh Senior Partner
Lloyd is an internationally acclaimed financial services lawyer and deal maker, highly sought after for his expertise in investment funds, insurance, banking, FinTech, financial services regulation, and corporate governance. He is ranked as Band 1 for Financial Services by Chambers Asia-Pacific and in the Hall of Fame for Investment Funds by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. Clients describe him as a seasoned professional with deep technical knowledge of New Zealand law and keen commercial judgement. Lloyd's responsiveness and efficiency, coupled with his unwavering commitment to client interests and a dry sense of humour, make him a pleasure to work with even under pressure. As the founder of MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ acclaimed Financial Services Team and former Chair of the firm, Lloyd advises New Zealand's top financial institutions and boutiques, including major banks and investment groups. He also provides counsel to international clients like Klarna Bank and Sumitomo Mitsubishi Banking Corporation. With extensive experience in public offers, M&A, and restructuring projects, Lloyd advises on securities regulation, AML/CFT, and banking and insurance supervision. His thought leadership extends to speaking at conferences and publishing on topics like climate change implications for fund managers, digital identity, and financial institution conduct. Lloyd's contributions to financial markets law reform have earned him a Fellowship at INFINZ, and he maintains strong relationships with key regulators such as the RBNZ and the FMA. |
