Top funds management lawyer moves to DLA Phillips Fox NZ

A leading DLA Phillips Fox funds management and superannuation partner has relocated to DLA Phillips Fox New Zealand's Auckland office.

Sue Brown, formerly a partner in DLA Phillips Fox’s Sydney office, has acted for a wide variety of significant financial institutions and superannuation schemes in both New Zealand and Australia.  Earlier, Sue Brown was a partner with DLA Piper in the United Kingdom, where she acted for major superannuation schemes.

Alasdair McBeth, head of DLA Phillips Fox’s Australasian funds management and superannuation team, said Sue Brown's move would bolster the firm's NZ funds management and superannuation practice. 

'Sue Brown's move consolidates the firm’s position as New Zealand’s premier dedicated funds management and superannuation law firm.
 
'Sue is a highly regarded lawyer in her field and her expertise, and local and offshore experience are well known in the industry.  She will add considerable strength to our national team at a time when the industry is facing unprecedented change,' he said.

DLA Phillips Fox has aggressive plans to further grow its market share over the next three years. 

'Sue Brown's move to Auckland is part of our strategic focus on the funds management and superannuation industry', Alasdair McBeth said.

For more information please contact:
Alasdair McBeth, Partner
+64 4 474 3257 or 
+64 27 255 5735

Sue Brown, Partner
+64 9 300 3819 or
+64 27 215 9094