Our team

Our team possesses a wealth of experience in agricultural advisory and investment management, with a passion for the primary sector. We bring together: finance and investment; operational improvement; risk management; strategy consulting; global network and access to local experts. We have our team in the right location in New Zealand as and when required. Our people are committed to providing quality, personalised service to our clients.

Ben is an experienced commercial lawyer and company director with particular experience in agribusiness

Ben commenced his professional career working for a high-profile Queens Counsel barrister, before shifting focus to commercial and rural law with a well-established firm in the South Island, he subsequently became a Barrister, joining chambers in Wellington.

Ben has extensive experience in advisory services including acquisitions, divestment and restructures, together with work in dispute resolution. He has acted for and/or directed significant entities in the agriculture, property and infrastructure sectors. Additionally, he has amassed knowledge of legal and economic systems globally through involvement in commercial transactions and participation in industry delegations throughout Australasia and South East Asia.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Otago, is an Associate of the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) and a Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors (CMInstD).

Alastair has held a diverse range of commercial and management roles in a variety of industries with his most recent being 11 years in HR, Talent & Recruitment.

Alastair is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and an experienced Director having been a Director of various nationwide companies taking roles within them from Chairman, Audit & Risk committee, CEO review and appraisal committee and appointments panel.

Alastair is currently the Chairman Turner Heights Queenstown, Deputy Chair Netball South and is a board member of Diabetes NZ, Clutha Health First and CCT Dunedin.

With a strong focus on Health & Safety Alastair is a strong leader and effective communicator, bringing an array of both professional and personal attributes to these roles.