Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 5
Email address
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+61 3 9670 9111About
Provided by Mills Oakley
We are a national corporate advisory practice group that is known for providing high quality and commercially astute advice on all aspects of corporate law, with a specific focus on private and public M&A transactions and equity capital markets fundraisings.
We are a growing team that is regularly adding new private and publicly listed corporate clients who are domiciled either within Australia or in overseas jurisdictions. Other clients that we regularly provide advice to include domestic and overseas funds, financial services institutions, trusts, receivers, administrators and liquidators, family offices and high net worth individuals.
The team has strong experience across a range of sectors, including energy and resources, aviation, logistics, telecommunications, media and technology, biotech and healthcare, pharmacy, aged care and retail. Most of our corporate partners are recognised in leading legal directories, such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers, for their expertise.
We are known for providing commercially astute and pragmatic advice. We typically adopt a hands-on and focused approach to craft tailored legal solutions to challenging commercial and regulatory issues.
Chambers Review
Mills Oakley has a respected team in Melbourne, bolstered by its merger with Clarendon Lawyers. The team is focused on mid-market transactions and operating across a broad range of sectors, including the digital, health and technology spheres. It is frequently engaged by clients to advise on corporate acquisitions, mergers, investments and sales.
Work Highlights
- Mills Oakley assisted WAM Leaders on its acquisition of QV Equities through a scheme implementation agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an excellent skill set and high capability."
"Their strengths are attention to detail, clarity in covering legal issues, responsiveness and ease of working."
"They provide very prompt and timely responses. They are always available to discuss and provide advice and guidance. They are people-focussed, caring and understand the needs of the organisation."
"They have an excellent skill set and high capability."
"Their strengths are attention to detail, clarity in covering legal issues, responsiveness and ease of working."
"They provide very prompt and timely responses. They are always available to discuss and provide advice and guidance. They are people-focussed, caring and understand the needs of the organisation."
Notable Practitioners
Grant Koch offers over 20 years' experience in the corporate space, with a noted emphasis on the representation of leading private equity players, both domestically and in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. He is based in Sydney.
"Grant always provided sound technical and commercial advice. He always understood our needs and made them his top priority. I would highly recommend him to any company."
Tony Symons has over 20 years' experience in the corporate space, including frequent involvement on cross-border matters, and frequently advises clients on the seller side of transactions.
Ranked Lawyers at
Mills Oakley
Australia
Members
Provided by Mills Oakley
Andrew Chan
Andrew Crean
Brendan Sheehan
Chris Taylor
Daniel Livingston
Danny Simmons
David Bryant
David Eterovic
Gaurav de Fontgalland
James McCarthy
Jeremy Rees
Luke Nicholls
Lynda Reid
Mark North
Matt Egerton-Warburton
Nick Manuell
Norman Donato
Scott Coulthart
Simon Champion
Simon Panegyres
Tim Cox
Tim Downing
Tony Lalor
Trent Taylor