The ABL team was led by partner Philip Chester, who was supported by senior associate Scott Phillips and lawyer Vidushee Deora. The team advised on all legal aspects of the acquisition offer. ABL’s role in the transaction was referenced in Street Talk in the Australian Financial Review (click here to read).
In Auckland Airport’s announcement, chief executive, Adrian Littlewood, commented on the significance of the transaction: “The sale will enable Auckland Airport to focus attention on growing its New Zealand travel, trade and tourism businesses and to recycle the proceeds into supporting the significant step up in aeronautical investment at Auckland Airport over the next five years”.
ABL Partner Philip Chester further commented: “This transaction is an exciting one because it is a demonstration of support for NQA and the next stage of its development from two significant and experienced Australian infrastructure investors”.
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