Overview
Thomas is a Managing Associate in Linklaters’ Private Equity and Financial Sponsors team and is based in London.
He advises private equity houses, financial sponsors and corporates on a range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, portfolio company issues, capital raisings, and management investment plans. He has experience across several industry sectors including healthcare, real estate, financial services and consumer products.
Work highlights
Thomas’s recent experience includes advising:
- The shareholders of Ziwi Limited on the sale of Ziwi, a leading manufacturer and exporter of ultra premium pet food, to Fountainvest Partners.
- Ziwi Limited on its strategic acquisition of Freeze Dried Foods New Zealand Limited.
- Intermediate Capital Group on its acquisition of Canopy Healthcare Group, New Zealand’s largest medical oncology and radiology provider.
- Best & Less Group on the New Zealand law aspects of its ASX IPO, including the offer of shares into the New Zealand market.
- Masthead Limited on its acquisition of the Hazeldean Business Park, a multi-building commercial office park in Christchurch, New Zealand.
- Universal Robina Corporation on its partial divestment of Griffin’s and Snack Brands Australia to the Intersnack Group.
Professional experience
Prior to joining Linklaters, Thomas was a Senior Associate at a top-tier boutique law firm in New Zealand.
Education and qualifications
Thomas holds a Bachelor of Commence and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
Thomas is qualified in New Zealand.
