Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 2 8922 8000Chambers Review
The 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.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised Viva Energy on its proposed acquisition of the retail convenience business of Coles Express.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very practical and commercially minded."
"They know how to handle the unexpected and are solution-oriented."
"It is an experienced, commercial, solution-oriented, approachable and responsive team. I am happy and comfortable with the service they provide."
"They are very practical and commercially minded."
"They know how to handle the unexpected and are solution-oriented."
"It is an experienced, commercial, solution-oriented, approachable and responsive team. I am happy and comfortable with the service they provide."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Currell brings clients over 20 years' experience advising on private equity transactions from his base in the Clifford Chance Sydney office.
"Mark is a very good practitioner, a quality operator."
David Clee has earned a strong reputation for his expertise in acquisition and takeover work for domestic companies and in handling inbound investments from large international clients. He is based in Clifford Chance's Sydney office.
"David is very good, very capable."