Josh Blackmore

Blackmore has carved a niche in public sector transactional matters, providing counsel to Treasury, state-owned enterprises, and Crown entities.

Recent work includes advising Z Energy through its $2 billion Ampol takeover, advising Treasury on Air New Zealand’s $2.2 billion recapitalization, and assisting NZ Post in acquiring Fliway Group. His work with the NZ Green Investment Fund positions him at the intersection of finance and climate policy. Blackmore’s expertise extends to capital raisings, venture capital investments, and green investments.

His prominence reflects Chapman Tripp’s dominance in public sector work and Blackmore’s ability to navigate political/commercial complexities. At No. 37, his influence stems from advising on deals that shape public assets, Crown investments, and climate infrastructure. That’s consequential work—even if it doesn’t generate tabloid headlines.