Andrew Walker
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 4 : Corporate/M&A
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About
Provided by 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
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Andrew Walker has practised in the corporate space for nearly 30 years and is a well-regarded figure in the Melbourne market who often advises in relation to substantial corporate acquisitions, takeovers and divestments. He counts both leading Australian companies and major international corporates among his clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Andrew is a superb adviser, balanced and experienced, highly accessible and always looking for solutions to move matters forward."
"He combines technical excellence with market savvy and strives to be fully up to date with developments. His particular strength is knowing how regulators will be likely to think and react."
"Andrew is a superb adviser, balanced and experienced, highly accessible and always looking for solutions to move matters forward."
"He combines technical excellence with market savvy and strives to be fully up to date with developments. His particular strength is knowing how regulators will be likely to think and react."
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