Corporate/M&A

Arnold Bloch Leibler provides a versatile offering, attracting both corporate public and individual private entrepreneurs and professional services firms. The team possesses a broad range of sector expertise and is particularly active in the technology, healthcare and retail areas. It is noted for its tight focus on client care issues and tendency to establish longstanding relationships with its clients. In addition, it offers counsel on such cutting-edge practice area issues as shareholder activism and proxy advisers. Key clients include Cromwell Property, Netflix and Zip Co.

"They are extremely responsive and hard-working."

"We have utilised the services of several members of their team, and they are universally excellent regardless of seniority."

"They have strong commercial awareness through their active role in market deals."

Arnold Bloch Leibler acted for carsales.com in relation to the acquisition of 51% of Trader Interactive for AUD1.17 billion.

Jeremy Leibler offers extensive corporate experience incorporating particularly well-developed expertise in such areas as takeovers (including takeover defence), shareholder activism and the representation of private entrepreneurs. He is based in Melbourne. "Jeremy is an outstanding legal and commercial leader."

Jonathan Wenig is based in Melbourne and acts for both public and private businesses operating across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, financial services and technology. "He is extremely capable with exceptional legal skills, but also very commercial, very responsive and approachable."

Christine Fleer frequently assists clients on corporate transactions and is particularly noted for her work acting for prominent players in the banking and financial services sectors. "Christine's ability to advise at pace and drive excellence from the team around constantly impresses. She has an ability to cut through complex matters to execute measured and commercial advice."

Jason van Grieken is based in Arnold Bloch Leibler's Melbourne office and assists clients from a range of industries, including financial services and pharmaceuticals. "His service levels are exceptional. He is always available at the drop of a hat. Jason is considered and sophisticated in his work, which continually impresses us. He has robust commercial acumen and can identify potential future events and navigate them from a legal sense effortlessly." "Jason is fantastic – very personable, knowledgeable, with a very good response time. His advice is easily digestible, succinct and to the point."