Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 293 737 700Chambers Review
A&O Shearman maintains a well-established practice with a talent for handling complex cross-border transactions, integrating domestic expertise with both a substantial regional presence and the wider global network. The firm acts regularly for renowned multinationals and leading domestic players on multi-jurisdictional transactions and investments, as well as for inbound investors into Australasia, particularly from Asia. It maintains a particularly high profile in the energy and resources, financial services and infrastructure spheres.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised Dexus in relation to its acquisition of AMP's real estate and domestic infrastructure equity business.
- A&O Shearman advised Crescent Capital Partners on its acquisition of 100% of Pinnacle Rehab.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an amazing ability to see the whole dashboard and anticipate issues. They can focus on what is important and a terrific bedside manner."
"They have great understanding and depth of resources to call upon."
"They are extremely responsive, engaged and willing."
"They have an amazing ability to see the whole dashboard and anticipate issues. They can focus on what is important and a terrific bedside manner."
"They have great understanding and depth of resources to call upon."
"They are extremely responsive, engaged and willing."
Notable Practitioners
Aaron Kenavan, based in Sydney, brings over 20 years' experience in the international M&A space to advise both on major transactions and on broader corporate issues.
"Aaron provides very practical advice. He understands the commercial needs and rationale, and with his experience, he can address any issues, even before they come up."
"Aaron is very strong in his advice, very practical and proactive in his responses. It's a pleasure to work with him."
Michael Parshall handles significant M&A transactions for clients from a number of sectors, notably including those of energy and financial services. He is based in Sydney.
Jamie Palmer focuses on private equity transactions, overseeing both acquisitions and investments, and often assisting clients on cross-border deals.