Primary Areas of Practice
Commercial Law
Profile
Matthew is a senior commercial lawyer with 30 years experience. He has been recognised in Best Lawyers International as one of New Zealand’s premiere corporate lawyers.
Before joining Keegan Alexander he had 13 years as a partner with national law firm Kensington Swan and 6 years with boutique commercial firm LeeSalmonLong. He has also practised at Baker & McKenzie in Sydney, Australia and is admitted as a solicitor in New South Wales and the Federal Courts of Australia.
Matthew advises listed companies and unlisted medium to large enterprises.
Matthew has worked on numerous business transactions and legal compliance. He has broad commercial knowledge and experience in aquisitions, takeovers, corporate structuring and governance, securities, finance, joint ventures and all forms of commercial contracts.

LLM (Hons)
Admitted to Bar
1984
Partner
2009
mpasley@keegan.co.nz
DDI +64 9 308 1806
Mobile +64 21 480 988