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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Australia

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

Band 3

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Orora on the sale of its North American packaging solutions business, Orora Packaging Solutions, to Veritiv, a portfolio company of US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, for an enterprise value of approximately AUD1.77 billion.

  • Baker McKenzie advised Lunit on its acquisition of dual-listed Volpara Health Technologies.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrated responsiveness and an ability to cut through complex matters and provide a sensible commercial outcome. Nothing feels insurmountable when I deal with the team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie offers a depth and breadth of industry experience. The team demonstrates accessibility and responsiveness and produces a high quality of work and advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Baker McKenzie has an ability to project manage multiple jurisdictions by virtue of the global nature of the firm. It has a clear, commercial and practical understanding of the client's objectives.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Lustig
    Richard Lustig

    Richard Lustig

    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.

    • Richard is an excellent lawyer who delivers high quality and pragmatic advice.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Richard Lustig demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise, quickly gaining the confidence through his strategic insight and decisive approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Richard is always trying to understand what you're trying to achieve or how to achieve it. He presents very calmly, gives very strong advice and knows what our company needs to do.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Derek Pocock
    Derek Pocock

    Derek Pocock

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

    Benjamin T McLaughlin

    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 understands the business, the objective and is able to engage at all levels to get it done.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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