Dean Alderton

Dean 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 2022 names Dean as a leading l​awyer in corporate/commercial sector. He is described by one client as "very good, very experienced and very commercial." In a previous edition, Dean is noted as "well placed to advise on regulatory issues" and regularly handles M&A deals and private equity transactions. Dean is also listed in Best Lawyers 2022 as a leading lawyer for corporate matters.

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 recommend Dean for corporate and M&A in New Zealand.