Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | Global
Australia
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Gilbert + Tobin 21 Years Ranked
- Allens
- Herbert Smith Freehills
- King & Wood Mallesons
Band 2
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth 26 Years Ranked
- Ashurst
- Clayton Utz
Band 3
- A&O Shearman 14 Years Ranked
- Baker McKenzie 28 Years Ranked
- Arnold Bloch Leibler
- Johnson Winter Slattery
- MinterEllison
Band 4
Band 5
- Clifford Chance 17 Years Ranked
- Maddocks
- Mills Oakley
Band 6
- Dentons 9 Years Ranked
- Squire Patton Boggs 1 Years Ranked
- Hamilton Locke
- Lander & Rogers
- McCullough Robertson
- Talbot Sayer
- Thomson Geer
Senior Statespeople
- John Elliott Norton Rose Fulbright23 Years Ranked
- Garry BessonAshurst
- Rod HalsteadClayton Utz
- Stephen MinnsKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 1
- Costas Condoleon Gilbert + Tobin18 Years Ranked
- Peter Cook Gilbert + Tobin20 Years Ranked
- Baden FurphyHerbert Smith Freehills
- David FriedlanderKing & Wood Mallesons
- Guy AlexanderAllens
- Neil PathakAshurst
- Philippa StoneHerbert Smith Freehills
- Rebecca Maslen-StannageHerbert Smith Freehills
- Rodd LevyHerbert Smith Freehills
- Tom StoryAllens
- Tony DamianHerbert Smith Freehills
Band 2
- Sandy Mak Corrs Chambers Westgarth12 Years Ranked
- Jason WattsKing & Wood Mallesons
- Peter StirlingKing & Wood Mallesons
- Philip BredenAshurst
- Rory MoriartyClayton Utz
- Vijay CugatiAllens
Band 3
- Aaron Kenavan A&O Shearman14 Years Ranked
- Craig Semple Gilbert + Tobin12 Years Ranked
- Mark Crean Jones Day17 Years Ranked
- Michael Parshall A&O Shearman16 Years Ranked
- Rachael Bassil Gilbert + Tobin12 Years Ranked
- Richard Lustig Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
- Andrew RichHerbert Smith Freehills
- Bart Oude-VrielinkMinterEllison
- Greg GoldingAshurst
- Jeremy LeiblerArnold Bloch Leibler
- Kylie BrownAllens
- Meredith PaynterKing & Wood Mallesons
- Nicola CharlstonKing & Wood Mallesons
- Richard KriedemannAllens
- Roger DaviesKing & Wood Mallesons
Band 4
- Andrew Lumsden Corrs Chambers Westgarth10 Years Ranked
- Benjamin T McLaughlin Baker McKenzie13 Years Ranked
- David Ryan DLA Piper Australia10 Years Ranked
- Derek Pocock Baker McKenzie11 Years Ranked
- Andrew WalkerClayton Utz
- Anton HarrisAshurst
- Christopher BlaneAllens
- Con BoulougourisMinterEllison
- Damian ReichelJohnson Winter Slattery
- Jackie SolakovskiLander & Rogers
- James RozsaJohnson Winter Slattery
- Jeremy BlackshawMinterEllison
- John BrewsterAshurst
- Jonathan AlgarClayton Utz
- Jonathan WenigArnold Bloch Leibler
- Mark StanbridgeAshurst
- Oliver TalbotTalbot Sayer
- Tim SayerTalbot Sayer
- Tony SymonsMills Oakley
Band 5
- David Clee Clifford Chance1 Years Ranked
- Grant Koch Mills Oakley2 Years Ranked
- Karen Evans-Cullen Gilbert + Tobin11 Years Ranked
- Marshall Bromwich Norton Rose Fulbright2 Years Ranked
- Tim Gordon Gilbert + Tobin2 Years Ranked
- Adrian SmithTalbot Sayer
- Christine FleerArnold Bloch Leibler
- Kam JamshidiHerbert Smith Freehills
- Ron SmookerMaddocks
- Shaun ClyneMinterEllison
Up and Coming
- Adam Foreman Corrs Chambers Westgarth1 Years Ranked
- Jason van GriekenArnold Bloch Leibler
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Gilbert + TobinCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedGilbert + Tobin provides a greatly respected national offering that is noted for combining a breadth of capability with lean, efficient staffing and the ready provision of expertise precisely suited to the matter in hand. The firm handles many of the most complex and significant M&A and takeover deals and is acclaimed for combining pragmatism with a flair for novel solutions and providing a consistent and dedicated service. It is also in high demand by some of the most prominent domestic and international private equity players across the full investment fund life-cycle. Key clients include Afterpay, Atlas Arteria and TPG Capital.
Band 2
2 Corrs Chambers WestgarthCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 2 | 26 Years RankedCorrs Chambers Westgarth offers an independent practice with a high cross-border capability, frequently selected to represent multinational clients in significant transactions, especially inbound foreign investments, and particularly well equipped to tackle China-related mandates. The team acts for domestic and international private equity firms and investee companies on complex transactions and exits. It is noted for its familiarity with such heavily regulated sectors as mining, life sciences and TMT and is prominently active in the hostile takeover sphere and in the representation of alternative capital providers. Key clients include Mercury Capital, Hancock Energy and One Rail Australia.
Band 3
3 A&O ShearmanCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedA&O Shearman maintains a well-established practice with a talent for handling complex cross-border transactions, integrating domestic expertise with both a substantial regional presence and the wider global network. The firm acts regularly for renowned multinationals and leading domestic players on multi-jurisdictional transactions and investments, as well as for inbound investors into Australasia, particularly from Asia. It maintains a particularly high profile in the energy and resources, financial services and infrastructure spheres. Key clients include Citigroup Global Markets, Peninsula Energy and Dexus. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.3 Baker McKenzieCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 3 | 28 Years RankedBaker McKenzie fields an enviable cross-border capability, frequently attracting blue-chip multinationals in addition to leading Australian public and private sector entities. The team is proficient at providing strategic advice on both the buy and sell sides of cross-border M&A transactions. It provides an integrated multidisciplinary service with noted proficiency in the energy, technology and healthcare sectors, and is regularly praised for its attention to customer service. It frequently acts for state-based pension funds and traditional private equity firms on Asia-wide and US deals as well as on inbound investments. Notable clients include Norwest Venture Partners, Sev.en Global Investments and Emerson Electric.
Band 4
4 DLA Piper AustraliaCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedDLA Piper maintains a respected practice that is well placed to advise an international clientele on prominent, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is valued for its depth of resources and for its venture capital expertise, particularly within the technology sector and disruptive industries. It acts for an impressive list of prominent private equity firms and other private investors, as well as major corporate clients. Notable clients include BlackRock Financial Management, Leidos and Aspen Technology.4 Jones DayCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedJones Day's well-regarded Australian arm of its global M&A practice is acknowledged for its profile in the domestic market and prized by clients for access to the firm's international resources. It is notably active on transactions in the energy and natural resources, financial services and technology sectors, and frequently recommended for deals involving US-based participants. It leverages the firm's substantial international footprint to offer cross-border M&A expertise. Key clients include Mirae Asset Global Investments, UPL and Westpac Banking Corporation.4 Norton Rose FulbrightCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedAs part of a global practice, the Norton Rose Fulbright team offers a correspondingly high capability for cross-jurisdictional mandates. The team assists clients on substantial transactions and is particularly noted for expertise in the energy and resources, health and pharmaceutical, technology and infrastructure sectors. It also demonstrates experience in private equity matters, with extensive expertise acting for foreign private equity funds on inbound investments and domestic funds on exits through IPOs. Notable clients include Sandvik, GPT Group and Tokyo Gas.
Band 5
5 Clifford ChanceCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedThe Clifford Chance team forms the Australian arm of a worldwide network, experienced in the management of high-value, high-profile mandates for market-leading multinationals. It possesses strong expertise in foreign investment regulations for inbound investors and those operating in the global energy and resources sector. The team is further noted for its ability to integrate competition and foreign investment regulatory-related advice into its transactional support service where required. It advises on both public M&A and private equity transactions, and counts prominent private equity firms among its clients. Recent clients include AC Newco, MotorOne and Partners Group.
Band 6
6 DentonsCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 9 Years RankedThis team is the Australian arm of Dentons' worldwide corporate practice, combining a significant national and regional presence with an ability to coordinate transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The team is highly experienced in the handling of deals in the health, life sciences, and energy and resources sectors, and is particularly well placed to advise on matters involving Papua New Guinea. Key clients include Ardonagh Group, PerkinElmer and Montem Resources.6 Squire Patton BoggsCorporate/M&A2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedThe Australian arm of Squire Patton Boggs' global practice offers expertise in acquisitions, takeovers and sales for companies and high net worth individuals, catering to Australian and US clients, as well as international clients from the UK, Japan and other jurisdictions. Their client base spans sectors including technology, energy and natural resources and manufacturing, notable clients including Theiss, Sezzle and Live Nation.