Harmos Horton Lusk lawyer director named to Takeovers Panel
New appointee has a strong background in corporate and transactional law.
Nathanael Starrenburg, a lawyer with a 25% interest in Auckland corporate law firm Harmos Horton Lusk, has been named to the Takeovers Panel, which is farewelling outgoing panel member David Flacks.
Mr Starrenburg's five-year term started on October 25, says Commerce Minister Paul Goldsmith. Mr
The legal luminary "has a strong background in corporate and transactional law. His practical experience in securities law compliance and equity capital markets transactions will add considerable value to the Takeovers Panel," the minister says.
He is one of five directors featured on the law firm's website along with Andrew Harmos, a former NZX chairman who counts a number of listed companies among his clients, and advised Silver Fern Farms on the Shanghai Maling investment. Of the rest, Greg Horton is an M&A adviser with clients including Maui Capital and Goldman Sachs; Paul Oldfield advised Fonterra, Meridian Energy and Mighty River Power (now Mercury).
Mr Starrenburg is one of two younger lawyers who complete the board, along with Tim Mitchelson, and they each hold 25% of Harmos Horton Lusk, along with Harmos and Horton.
The panel will remain at 11 members including chairman Andy Coupe and deputy Carl Blanchard.
(BusinessDesk)
Jonathan Underhill
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Harmos Horton Lusk lawyer director named to Takeovers Panel
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