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Corporate/M&A - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Corrs 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.

Work Highlights

  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth represented a consortium of M Resources and Golden Energy and Resources on its acquisition of the Illawarra Metallurgical Coal business from South32.

  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Silver Lake Resources on its AUD2.3 billion merger with Red 5.

Strengths

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They have amazing responsiveness. The senior partners are always involved and leading the work, so the quality is first-class.

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I am very confident in their ability to navigate complexity and explain complex matters in a user-friendly and understandable way to multiple stakeholders.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

I'm highly impressed across the board. They bring a very pragmatic and commercial approach to solving problems. While they always prioritise client’s interests, they also see the bigger picture. 

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Sandy Mak
2
Band 2
Sandy Mak combines high-level M&A and corporate expertise with an active, Sydney-based practice advising major private equity firms and portfolio companies.

Sandy is a fantastic partner to work with.

She is a known expert in her field, very user-friendly and trusted to provide consistent, high-quality advice.

Sandy is highly commercial and can be relied upon to consider the broader negotiating dynamics of a deal in delivering her advice. She is calm under pressure.

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Andrew Lumsden
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Band 4
Andrew Lumsden acts from the Sydney office on significant corporate transactions for a varied domestic and international clientele, offering notable experience of cross-border transactions and of those involving energy and resources, infrastructure and media.
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Adam Foreman
U
Up and Coming

Adam Foreman is based in Sydney and offers expertise in M&A transactions for companies across the energy, resources and TMT sectors, as well as for domestic and international private equity funds.

Adam Foreman is a commercial and client-focused legal professional. His advice is delivered in a calm and direct manner.

Adam is a highly intelligent lawyer who understands complex issues quickly and provides thoughtful, nuanced advice.

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Corporate/M&A
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Sandy Mak
2
Band 2
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Andrew Lumsden
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Band 4
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Adam Foreman
U
Up and Coming
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