Corporate/M&A

Johnson Winter Slattery presents a versatile, independent offering, sought out both by leading Australian corporates and by foreign-based multinationals engaged in Australian transactions. It is notably active on public M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions and is especially prized for its commitment to hands-on partner involvement, high standards of service and long-term client relationships. The firm is highly active in the energy and resources, financial services, healthcare and infrastructure spheres, and is also a regular recipient of inbound referrals.

"The important thing is the quality of advice and the speed of responses. They are also very attentive."

"The firm's strengths are knowledge, experience and practicality. JWS have always been excellent."

Johnson Winter Slattery advised Magnetic Rail Group on its acquisition of the East Coast Rail business from Aurizon.

The firm advised Potentia Capital Management on its unsolicited, non-binding indicative proposal to Tyro to acquire 100% of its issued share capital.

James Rozsa is based in the Sydney office and assists both private equity sponsors and major corporate clients with domestic and cross-border M&A deals, investments and equity markets transactions.

Damian Reichel offers over 20 years' experience in the space and is particularly practised in the handling of public company transactions and of restructuring and corporate governance issues. He is based in Sydney. "He's very good - experienced and commercial."