Jennifer Tunna

PRINCIPAL

INTRODUCTION

Jennifer has broad experience within the finance sector, particularly in insolvency and restructuring. She has been centrally involved with many of the largest and most complex corporate collapses in recent times.

Jennifer has over 12 years’ experience with leading firms in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She has significant experience in executing business and asset sales across a range of industry sectors, particularly in distressed situations.

Jennifer also has experience in various aspects of contentious insolvency.

Since 2013, she has been recognised as an ‘Associate to Watch’ by Chambers and Partners.

CONTACT

Main Phone: +64 9 373 3331

Direct Phone: +64 9 373 7281

Mobile: +64 21 810 530

Email: jennifer.tunna@lowndeslaw.com

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AREA OF EXPERTISE

QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

LLB (Hons)
Member of RITANZ

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Acted for the receivers of various finance companies including South Canterbury Finance Limited, Bridgecorp and Belgrave Finance Limited
Acted for the receivers of various manufacturing and retail businesses in the context of insolvent business sales

WHAT OTHERS SAY

Jennifer Tunna is a ‘strong senior associate’ who is well regarded by peers and is recognised for her experience advising financial organisations on high-profile corporate restructurings.

Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide in 2016

RECOGNITIONS

First ranked in Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific Guide in 2014

ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Note: Regulation of New Zealand’s non-bank deposit takers: The new regime unfolds, Jennifer Tunna, Journals Talk, Sept 28, 2010 (http://sites.thomsonreuters.com.au/journals/2010/09/28/note-regulation-of-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-non-bank-deposit-takers-the-new-regime-unfolds/)

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