Andersen Global's announcement this week that it is entering the New Zealand market by adding two collaborating firms is a matter of pride, according to what one business official said in a news release.
Andersen Global is establishing its tax and legal presence in New Zealand through collaboration agreements reached with two Auckland-based firms, Turner Hopkins Barristers and Bellingham Wallace, according to the news release posted June 28 to Business Wire.
Both firms have "deep connections" in the Auckland region "and will play a pivotal role in driving business and delivering integrated, global solutions to create long-term value for clients," the news releases said.
Turner Hopkins Barristers senior partner and owner Michael Robinson.
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"We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and our commitment to ensuring that we retain the highest caliber of lawyers and professionals, which has allowed us to maintain a competitive edge in the Auckland region for nearly a century," said Turner Hopkins Barristers senior partner and owner Michael Robinson in the news release. "Collaborating with Andersen Global enables us to continue to work seamlessly with clients and to deliver quality solutions for clients whose needs are increasingly global in nature."
Bellingham Wallace partners also expressed their satisfaction with in the collaboration.
"Our firm has experienced tremendous growth over the past few years as we continue to put every client need first and expand our existing capabilities in the market," said Matt Bellingham, a Bellingham Wallace founding director.
Aaron Wallace, another Bellingham Wallace founding director, praised the firm's new collaboration.
"Our collaboration with Andersen Global demonstrates our commitment to excellence and reinforces our customer-centric approach, as the additional global resources will strengthen our capabilities to meet the changing needs of our customers," Wallace said.
Andersen Global President and CEO Mark Vorsatz said what matters is how all three firms collaborate.
"Turner Hopkins and Bellingham Wallace will be exceptional assets to meet our growing needs in the region," Vorsatz said. "These firms share our organization's commitment to stewardship, and uphold the highest professional standards, which should result in a synergistic working relationship among our professionals. Working with these firms is critical as we continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to our clients around the world, and strengthen our presence in the Asia-Pacific region."