DLA Piper Has Been Named in Two Categories in the 2021 New Zealand Law Awards

DLA Piper is delighted to have been named in two categories in the 2021 New Zealand Law Awards:

  • IPT Partner Nick Valentine has been awarded Young Private Practice Lawyer of the Year;
  • The Discovery, Inc. acquisition of MediaWorks TV Limited, led by Corporate Partner Reuben Woods, was acknowledged as an Excellence Awardee for the M&A Deal of the Year category.

Nick Valentine was recognised for his highly regarded technical expertise and commercial pragmatism. Judges’ comments include: “Recognised by an impressive client list for responsive and pragmatic advice; significant contributions to diversity & inclusion and pro bono; leadership, proven expertise and excellence tackling new/novel legal concepts”. 

“I am delighted with this fantastic recognition from the New Zealand Law Awards.” says Nick Valentine, “I would like to thank my team for all their dedication and hard work over the past year and to my valued clients, thank you for your ongoing support.”

The M&A team advised media giant Discovery, Inc, on its agreement to purchase MediaWorks’ TV business, comprising of free-to-air channels, Three, Bravo, Three+1, Bravo+1, The Edge TV and The Breeze TV; streaming service ThreeNow; and multi-platform news and current affairs service Newshub.

The New Zealand Law Awards, now in its 17th year, is recognised as the leading independent awards in the legal industry.