Dentons in New Zealand continues to strengthen its Banking and Finance team with the arrival of Joshua Jones, on 28 April 2025.

Joshua specialises in banking, restructuring, and insolvency law, with extensive experience advising banks, private equity sponsors, corporates, and non-bank lenders.

Joshua joins Banking and Finance Partner, Liz Lim, in Auckland, to further bolster the breadth of experience our transactional banking team brings. Joshua has a wide range of experience advising clients on complex restructuring, workout and insolvency matters, including assisting corporate debtors and creditors, as well as directors, insolvency practitioners and other stakeholders in businesses facing financial challenges.

Liz says, “We are delighted to welcome Josh to our team. His extensive experience and deep expertise will undoubtedly strengthen our capabilities. Josh’s commitment to delivering outstanding client service, combined with his collaborative nature and practical approach, make him an excellent addition to our team. We look forward to achieving good things together for our clients.”

Joshua brings with him significant international experience. As a former in-house counsel at a global investment bank, Joshua has a deep understanding of how a bank’s legal and relationship teams operate. He understands the critical role that counsel plays in supporting strategic decision making, mitigating risk and enabling growth.

Joshua says, “I am thrilled to join Dentons and be part of such a dynamic and talented Banking and Finance team. The firm’s global reach and strong commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients is important to me and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the Firm.”

Charles Spillane, Chief Executive of Dentons in New Zealand, says, “Joshua is an expert in his field, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Dentons. His vast experience in banking, restructuring, and insolvency law, both locally and internationally, will complement our Auckland team and further demonstrate our dedication to expanding our talent pool to better meet our clients’ needs.”