Private Equity

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.

"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."

"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."

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.

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

"Peter is responsive, thoughtful and an excellent seasoned practitioner."

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.

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."

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.

"He is very responsive and very commercial."

"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."

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."

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.

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."

Tim Gordon is a partner in the Gilbert + Tobin Sydney office whose clientele includes ASX-listed companies and offshore private equity fund managers. He is noted for handling transactions with an ESG element.