Reuben Adams-Cook

Reuben is a Senior Associate in Anderson Lloyd’s Corporate and Commercial team.

He advises on the full spectrum of corporate and commercial law and has particular expertise in the agriculture and irrigation industries.

Reuben advises clients on shareholder arrangements and corporate structuring, large scale land transactions, capital raising and compliance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013, corporate governance, the preparation and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and the execution of mergers, acquisitions and disposals. He has presented seminars to lawyers and industry members on these areas of law.

Reuben acts for diverse range of clients, ranging from listed companies through to private corporates, SMEs and start-ups.

Publications

• Supreme Court decision brings end to long running farm purchase dispute
• Dairy Company fined $420,000 for misleading “100% Pure New Zealand” claims on products sourced internationally
• PGGW appeal decision highlights the need for proper due diligence in farm purchases
• PGGW appeal decision highlights the need for proper due diligence in farm purchases
• The Business Payment Practices Act 2023 (Act) will require “large entities” to disclose details of their payment practices
• Financial Markets Authority announces the continuation and expansion of exemptions for small co-operatives, industrial and provident societies and irrigation companies
• Strong Terms and Conditions of Trade essential in recessionary times
• Shareholders’ agreements – a key lesson about planning for the future