About

Provided by Gilbert + Tobin

Corporate Advisory

We are Australia’s leading corporate advisory and transactions firm. We help our clients get their most important deals done.

How we can help

Our Corporate Advisory practice provides expert guidance on public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, joint ventures, venture capital and all aspects of corporate governance. With a proven track record in high stakes ‘bet the farm’ corporate deals, our agile approach is designed for creative problem-solving. Trusted by listed Australian companies, multinationals, private capital fund managers and emerging growth companies, we bring a ‘can do’ attitude and work as part of your team. Collaborating with your board, senior management and legal teams, we provide customised advice on legal considerations, market trends and industry best practices. And we can navigate key regulatory issues, drawing on deep experience engaging with Australian Securities Investment Commission, Australian Securities Exchange, the Foreign Investment Review Board and other regulators. Our clients appreciate our energy and willingness to express a view. We take a stand and roll up our sleeves. We are approachable and responsive. We don’t just talk about excellence and innovation - we deliver it on every matter.

Services

  • M&A
  • ECM
  • Venture capital
  • Corporate governance

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin provides a greatly respected national offering that is noted for combining a breadth of capability with lean, efficient staffing and the ready provision of expertise precisely suited to the matter in hand. The firm handles many of the most complex and significant M&A and takeover deals and is acclaimed for combining pragmatism with a flair for novel solutions and providing a consistent and dedicated service. It is also in high demand by some of the most prominent domestic and international private equity players across the full investment fund life-cycle.

Work Highlights

  • Gilbert + Tobin advised Sigma Healthcare on its proposed merger with Chemist Warehouse Group.

  • Gilber + Tobin acted for TPG Capital on its acquisition of InvoCare via a scheme of arrangement. 

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Costas Condoleon
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Band 1

Costas Condoleon co-heads the Gilbert + Tobin's corporate and M&A team and is much admired for his specialised expertise in M&A, also advises on securities law and corporate governance issues from the Sydney office.

He's likely the strongest lawyer I have worked with. He possesses unique strengths in problem-solving, assessment of risks and resolving them technically and commercially. 

He has strong experience and expertise while providing practical and pragmatic advice.

Costas Condoleon is a solutions-focussed, pragmatic and responsive lawyer who provides clear and quality legal advice in simple language, often in high-pressure circumstances on minimal notice.

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Peter Cook
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Band 1

Peter Cook is a highly regarded advisor on the most sophisticated transactions in both the public M&A and private equity spheres. Interviewees regularly testify to his commercial vision and strategic insight. He is based in Sydney.

Peter is responsive, thoughtful and an excellent seasoned practitioner.

An outstanding advisor. I believe he's the best in the market. He knows the key players and market well.

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Rachael Bassil
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Band 2
Rachael Bassil commands a high level of recognition for her busy, Sydney-based private equity practice. She counts leading private equity firms, banks and listed companies among her clientele.
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David Josselsohn
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David Josselsohn is a Sydney-based private equity specialist who frequently advises PE firms on acquisitions, disposals, spin-offs and public M&A related deals. 

David Josselsohn is highly responsive and able to mobilise his team and the specialists required. He has strong commercial judgement and works well with our other advisors.

He pinpoints whatever I need and can deliver that. He's always able to help make my job easier. 

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Craig Semple
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Craig Semple is based in Melbourne and advises across a wide range of corporate issues, including not only large-scale acquisitions, mergers and takeovers, but also securities law and governance issues.

Craig is a trusted advisor. He always picks up the phone, has a very commercial focus and gets things done. Also, he has a very nice manner that is appreciated by the team.

He is very responsive and very commercial.

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Hiroshi Narushima
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Band 4
Hiroshi Narushima is a private equity specialist who is based in Gilbert + Tobin's Sydney office. He is regularly engaged by a host of private equity firms to handle significant investments and divestments.

He has great problem-solving skills and dives into key issues as necessary.

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John Williamson-Noble
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John Williamson-Noble operates from the Sydney office, regularly assisting major private equity houses with a variety of substantial transactions, including leveraged buyouts and venture capital deals.
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Karen Evans-Cullen
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Band 5
Karen Evans-Cullen, based in Sydney, frequently advises on high-value acquisitions and takeovers across a range of sectors. She is praised by clients for her legal expertise, as well as team and stakeholder management skills.

Karen is a commercial and responsive lawyer who promptly provides quality, outcome-focussed legal advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gilbert + Tobin

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Corporate/M&A

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Costas Condoleon
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Peter Cook
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Rachael Bassil
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Band 3
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Craig Semple
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Band 4
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Karen Evans-Cullen
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Peter Cook
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Rachael Bassil
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David Josselsohn
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Hiroshi Narushima
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John Williamson-Noble
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