Andrew Walker

Work Highlights

AMP: advised on its acquisition of AXA (A$14.6B) and separation of the Australian and Asian businesses.

Chevron Australia: advised on its acquisition of the Australian commercial and retail fuel division of Puma Energy (A$425M).

Heineken International: advised on its acquisition of CUB's international cider and selected beer brands from Asahi.

Japan Post: advised on its acquisition of Toll Holdings by merger scheme (A$6.75B).

Nippon Paint: advised on its acquisition of Dulux Group by merger scheme (A$3.8B).

Saputo Dairy: advised on its acquisitions of Murray Goulburn (A$1.3B) and Warrnambool Cheese & Butter (A$700M).

Tatts Group: advised on its merger with Tabcorp Holdings by scheme of arrangement (A$13.6B merged group).

The New York Times Company: advised on the Australian aspects of its acquisition of The Athletic Media Company (US$550M).

Tyro Payments: advised on its response to takeover approaches from Westpac Banking Corporation and Potentia Capital Management Pty Ltd.

Practice Areas

A highly experienced M&A specialist, Andrew has advised on a number of high-profile public and complex private M&A transactions, and has an intimate knowledge of the legal issues and strategies involved in takeovers, merger schemes, corporate acquisitions and divestments.

Industry Sector Expertise

Corporate / M&A

Mergers and Acquisitions