David J. Patterson Esq.

Partner
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A Partner with Chapman Tripp, David specializes in the structuring of commercial transactions and taxation law, with a focus on corporate and international taxation.

He has a proven track record over 25 years of law practice as a leader and member of legal and multi disciplinary teams on complex projects that have been delivered on time and to client requirements, and in commercial and tax structuring and financing of a wide range of commercial arrangements and their negotiation and documentation.

David was a partner at an Australasian law firm for 20 years, before joining Chapman Tripp as a consultant in 2010. He is recognized as a leading lawyer by Chambers Asia Pacific and Asia Pacific Legal 500.

Education:
LL.M., Harvard University
LL.B., Victoria University of Wellington, honors
B.C.A., Victoria University of Wellington

Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Portfolios:
(Commissioned) 7270 T.M., Business Operations in New Zealand (co-author)