Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
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+61 2 9210 6500Chambers Review
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. Key clients include Mercury Capital, Hancock Energy and One Rail Australia.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Telus International on its proposed unsolicited AUD1.2 billion takeover bid for Appen.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All turnarounds are extremely fast, and all the work is attended to by senior partners directly."
"Not only is the team extremely personable, but the attention to detail, commerciality and understanding of our own internal approvals and processes is what sets the team apart from other firms."
"Corrs Chambers Westgarth is my go-to firm for complex M&A matters because they have experience across a broad range of deal types and situations, which they can leverage in providing prompt, considered advice."
"All turnarounds are extremely fast, and all the work is attended to by senior partners directly."
"Not only is the team extremely personable, but the attention to detail, commerciality and understanding of our own internal approvals and processes is what sets the team apart from other firms."
"Corrs Chambers Westgarth is my go-to firm for complex M&A matters because they have experience across a broad range of deal types and situations, which they can leverage in providing prompt, considered advice."
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 Mak heads the team globally, works with us on an as-needed basis and is highly experienced. She has a strong understanding of cross-border work."
"Sandy ensures she shares in her client's commercial vision and enhances it in the context of their sophistication and awareness. She leads by example with an excellent level of service from her team."
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.
"He is the best M&A lawyer I work with."
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.
"I have worked with Ricky and keep going back for the responsiveness, outstanding service and how he represents us with counterparties."
"He is a very strong operator. I really enjoy working with Ricky. He is very commercial and always heavily involved in all aspects of the project."
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.
"Andrew is very astute, commercial and pragmatic. I would highly recommend him to my contacts."
"He is very good, very commercial and clever."
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 knows the market extremely well, is really hard-working and very responsive, and he thinks outside of the box to provide solutions."
"Adam has extensive public company M&A and media industry experience. He is an exceptional problem solver in complex situations. His advice is straightforward, balanced and considered. He is discreet and trustworthy."