Bio

Dean Alderton has significant local and international experience advising clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial matters. ​​​Dean's practice focuses on M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate advisory and commercial matters. He works closely with his clients and their advisers at both a legal and strategic level in order to understand and advise on issues which impact their businesses and investment decisions. Dean has a reputation for being a key member of the adviser team, for driving commercial outcomes and providing pragmatic and sound legal advice. Dean advises clients across a broad range of industries and sectors, including primary industries, energy, healthcare, retail and technology. Chambers Asia Pacific 2023 ranks Dean as a leading lawyer for corporate/commercial. In a previous edition of Chambers Asia Pacific 2022, Dean was also named as a leading l​awyer in the corporate/commercial sector. He was described by one client as "very good, very experienced and very commercial." Dean had previously been noted as "well placed to advise on regulatory issues" and regularly handles M&A deals and private equity transactions. Dean was also listed in Best Lawyers 2022 as a leading lawyer for corporate matters. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023 recommends Dean for corporate and M&A in New Zealand.