Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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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 advised Silver Lake Resources on its AUD2.3 billion merger with Red 5.
- 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have amazing responsiveness. The senior partners are always involved and leading the work, so the quality is first-class."
"I am very confident in their ability to navigate complexity and explain complex matters in a user-friendly and understandable way to multiple stakeholders."
"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."
"They have amazing responsiveness. The senior partners are always involved and leading the work, so the quality is first-class."
"I am very confident in their ability to navigate complexity and explain complex matters in a user-friendly and understandable way to multiple stakeholders."
"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."
Notable Practitioners
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."
"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."
"She is a known expert in her field, very user-friendly and trusted to provide consistent, high-quality advice."
Glen Sauer acts from the Sydney office on behalf of a variety of domestic and international private equity, venture capital and other investors on transactions across an equally diverse range of business and industry sectors.
Ricky Casali advises major private equity firms and their portfolio companies on significant transactions and is well-regarded by market sources as a notable figure in this area. He is based in Sydney.
"He is commercial, pragmatic, efficient and across the details."
"He has a strong, deep understanding of the M&A market in Australia, a good network and deep technical legal skills, but also commercial skills."
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.
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 is a highly intelligent lawyer who understands complex issues quickly and provides thoughtful, nuanced advice."
"Adam Foreman is a commercial and client-focussed legal professional. His advice is delivered in a calm and direct manner."