Kate brings extensive expertise in corporate, commercial, banking, finance, and regulatory matters, with a focus on the renewable energy sector. With over 25 years of experience in both top-tier private practice and in-house roles, Kate previously ran her own successful practice before joining Greenwood Roche. Her work spans a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including share sales and acquisitions, commercial contract negotiations, and the management of complex projects.
Kate also has deep experience in corporate governance and regulatory compliance, particularly within the finance and energy sectors. Recently, she has played a key role in renewable energy projects, including landowner negotiations, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations, and guiding projects through to financial close.
Principal – Greenwood Roche April 2025 –
Director - Folio 9 Limited 2021 – 2025
Director – Shift Advisory Limited 2017 – 2020
Associate General Counsel – Heartland Bank Limited 2014 - 2017
Senior Legal Counsel – British American Tobacco 2011 – 2013
Senior Associate (Corporate) – Bell Gully 2007 – 2010
Senior Associate (Finance) – Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 2001 – 2006
Associate (Finance) – Bell Gully 2000 – 2002
LLB / BA Auckland University
Mobile: 021 905 064
Kate is primarily based in Auckland.
Physical: Hayman Kronfeld Building
Level 6
15 Galway Street Auckland 1010
Mail: PO Box 106006
Auckland 1143
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