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Corporate/M&A - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Baker 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Finite Group on its sale to Randstad.

Strengths

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"I was very impressed by Baker McKenzie's technical knowledge and advice, and their ability to articulate complex legal or structural problems in a clear and efficient manner."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"The team is highly responsive and has expertise relating to complex global carve-outs with respect to both substance and process. They have substantive expertise relating to key legal issues and, just as importantly, create an efficient process that makes it feel like we are dealing with one integrated firm across jurisdictions."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

"Baker McKenzie involves its specialist expertise as required to ensure we have the right and appropriate advice for each problem we seek to solve."

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Richard Lustig
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Band 3

Richard Lustig heads the Baker McKenzie M&A team from the Melbourne office, taking personal charge of many key mandates and bringing to his work especially noted experience in the handling of cross-border transactions.

"We are very happy with his timely, sound advice and responsiveness."

"Richard was very accessible and positioned himself well to turn around matters within very short time frames."

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Benjamin T McLaughlin
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Band 4

Benjamin McLaughlin is based in Sydney and advises across a comprehensive range of corporate issues, embracing not only key transactional mandates but also regulatory and corporate governance questions. His work often focuses on the intersection of healthcare and technology.

"He runs an efficient and service-oriented operation across a demanding and highly complex transaction. It has been a pleasure to work with him."

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Derek Pocock
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Derek Pocock acts extensively on corporate transactions in the energy and resources and technology spaces. He is based in Brisbane.

"Derek brings a pragmatic and commercial approach to his work, supported by his strong technical skills."

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Richard Lustig
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Benjamin T McLaughlin
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Derek Pocock
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