David Moorman

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PARTNER BCom, LLB(Hons), LLM

David Moorman

David is a commercial lawyer, with experience across all areas of corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, trade practices, franchising and licensing, advertising and marketing, and banking and finance.  David also assists clients with their trusts and asset planning arrangements.

Much of David’s work involves the review, drafting and negotiation of contracts across a wide spectrum of business matters, including shareholder and joint venture agreements, agreements for sale and purchase of shares and assets, supply and distribution agreements, terms of trade, service and management agreements, franchise and licence agreements and other contract matters.  David acts for a broad range of clients, with a special interest in not-for-profit organisations.

In the not-for-profit sector, David advises on the structuring, establishment and registration of charitable companies, charitable trusts and incorporated societies, as well as assisting with governance and constitutional issues.

David completed his degrees at the University of Auckland and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada and was admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1986.  Prior to joining Malloy Goodwin Harford, David was a partner in a national law firm.

David is married with two children. Beyond an active involvement in his children’s sporting and other activities, David maintains a keen interest across a variety of sports, in particular competitive running and golf.

David is also on the board of a number of charitable entities.

Contact David

09 300 1903

021 828 434

david.moorman@mghlaw.co.nz

PA/Secretary

Varuni Weerasinghe

What clients say about David:

  • In today’s busy world having access to a reliable, reputable legal practice for our business, family trusts and personal needs is an absolute necessity and we have found David Moorman and the team at Malloy Goodwin Harford an extremely valuable asset.

  • I have had the pleasure of being the Chairperson of several organisations that are clients of Malloy Goodwin Harford as well as working alongside David Moorman as a fellow Director on a not-for-profit Board working to strengthen families in South Auckland. I have found the firm's work to be accurate and quickly delivered with a focus on solving the issues we are facing. David Moorman is a positive, detail-conscious person with a wide breadth of experience who consistently adds insight and confidence to our boards' deliberations. Best wishes and congratulations on reaching 25 years.

    Peter Browning, Chairperson Iosis Limited

  • David Moorman has been our family and business legal advisor for 30 odd years that has included three generations of Wainhouse family. We have always found David’s counsel considered and valuable.

  • David is an excellent lawyer to work collaboratively with to assist clients with issues which may have legal, accounting and assurance aspects. He is expert in his legal skill yet also recognises that the best solutions for clients often require consideration of other matters. His skills of being thoughtful, attentive to clients’ needs and styles, and his ability to provide pragmatic solutions mean I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

Featured Testimonials:

  • David Moorman has been our trusted professional and legal advisor for more than 15 years. As partners operating an international software business, we’ve relied on David’s extensive knowledge, experience and considered advice for a complex range of business and personal interests - from robust commercial arrangements and intellectual property matters to personal trusts and asset planning. Whatever the issue, he takes the time to understand our needs and provides us with clear, prompt advice that considers all our varied interests. It’s truly a great comfort knowing David is there for us. He’s an integral part of our team and adds real value to our business and individual affairs.

    Jane Mattsen & Allan Baird, Abel Software Limited

  • David is an excellent lawyer to work collaboratively with to assist clients with issues which may have legal, accounting and assurance aspects. He is expert in his legal skill yet also recognises that the best solutions for clients often require consideration of other matters. His skills of being thoughtful, attentive to clients’ needs and styles, and his ability to provide pragmatic solutions mean I have no hesitation in recommending his services.

    Craig Fisher Chairman, RSM New Zealand

  • David Moorman has been our family and business legal advisor for 30 odd years that has included three generations of Wainhouse family. We have always found David’s counsel considered and valuable.
    When David joined Malloy Goodwin Harford in 2007 we were delighted for him and we knew it was in all our best interests to follow him in his move.
    Malloy Goodwin Harford appeals to us for many reasons not the least of which is the comfortable feeling we have with the practice. We can rely on assistance being available when necessary for all our needs.
    The location of Malloy Goodwin Harford in modern premises in Newmarket is both central and accessible with reserved parking at the front door. We find this extremely helpful not having to travel excessive distances from car park buildings to offices when time is valuable.
    In today’s busy world having access to a reliable, reputable legal practice for our business, family trusts and personal needs is an absolute necessity and we have found David Moorman and the team at Malloy Goodwin Harford an extremely valuable asset.

    John L Wainhouse Founding Director, Wainhouse Distribution Ltd Auckland

  • I have had the pleasure of being the Chairperson of several organisations that are clients of Malloy Goodwin Harford as well as working alongside David Moorman as a fellow Director on a not-for-profit Board working to strengthen families in South Auckland. I have found the firm's work to be accurate and quickly delivered with a focus on solving the issues we are facing. David Moorman is a positive, detail-conscious person with a wide breadth of experience who consistently adds insight and confidence to our boards' deliberations. Best wishes and congratulations on reaching 25 years.

    Peter Browning, Chairperson Iosis Limited