Gerard is Dentons Kensington Swan’s most recent addition to the Corporate and Commercial team.

Speaking about the move, Chris Parke, head of the Corporate and Commercial practice, says, “We are thrilled to have Gerard join the team. His appointment adds further depth and expertise to the team in areas that will really benefit our clients.”

Gerard Dale joins Dentons Kensington Swan in Auckland with more than two decades of experience in the corporate and commercial, project, mining and resources, financial services, and healthcare sectors. Over the last 12 years, he has helped domestic and international organisations and investors undertake complex transactions and navigate inter-jurisdictional challenges in New Zealand. He is considered a leading business and corporate lawyer and mergers and acquisitions adviser.

Gerard says, “I’m very excited to have joined the Dentons Kensington Swan partnership. I was drawn to the firm’s reputation for having not only an outstanding culture and people, but also the ability to practice internationally through the Dentons global network. It’s unlike any other firm in New Zealand and I’m looking forward to being part of a vibrant corporate and commercial team and sharing my expertise to get the best result for our clients.”

Dentons Kensington Swan CEO, Charles Spillane, says, “I am delighted that Gerard has joined our business. The breadth of his expertise and genuine drive to help clients will help us continue to bring the best and brightest of our growing corporate and commercial team to bear on the opportunities our clients are looking to capitalise on.”

Prior to joining Dentons, Gerard led one of the South Island’s leading corporate practices driving unprecedent growth based on excellence in service and a commitment to his client and their business. He continues this approach to law with Dentons.