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Gilbert + Tobin

Private Equity

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


Gilbert + Tobin

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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

Industries (19)

  • Automobile & Parts
  • Banks
  • Chemicals
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Teleommunications
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Australia

Band 1

Band 1


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

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  • Gilbert + Tobin advised KKR and Skip Capital on their acquisition of a 74.25% interest in Queensland Airports and its related entities.

  • Gilbert + Tobin advised Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation in relation to its acquisition of Link Administration.

Strengths

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  • Their market-leading position means that they are at the forefront of transaction execution and innovation in the field. No matter the issue, they've dealt with it and thought through it in detail.

    Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team consistently provides high-quality advice, works intensively to meet difficult timeframes and anticipates issues that could impact a transaction.

    Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Gilbert + Tobin has advised on some of the biggest, highest profile M&A deals in Australia. As a result, they have access to the latest and widest range of legal technologies to advise clients with.

    Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Costas Condoleon
    Band 1Costas Condoleon

    Costas Condoleon

    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 went above and beyond to ensure the company received pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused advice promptly. His integrity, coupled with his thoughtful legal advice, was invaluable.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Costas is an extremely knowledgeable partner. He is personable, easy to work with and presents very well to a board. He is working on the tools day-to-day and is across the details in key documents.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Costas Condoleon is one of the best practitioners I have ever worked with. He is smart, technically brilliant, commercial, responsive and proactive.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 1Peter Cook
    Band 1Peter Cook

    Peter Cook

    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 an exceptionally experienced and high-quality lawyer who has delivered for us. He is commercial and has seen it all.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Peter Cook is an outstanding practitioner.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Rachael Bassil
    Band 2Rachael Bassil

    Rachael Bassil

    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.
    • Rachael Bassil is extremely hard working, extremely intelligent and can boil down complex issues into very simple, approachable matters.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Rachael Bassil is an outstanding practitioner.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Rachael is very experienced, calm and balanced.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3David Josselsohn
    Band 3David Josselsohn

    David Josselsohn

    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 very experienced, calm and thorough.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Alex Kauye
    Band 4Alex Kauye

    Alex Kauye

    Alex Kauye is highly regarded in the private equity space, where he often advises global private equity firms on substantial acquisitions, investments and exits from the Melbourne office.

    • Alex provides a good balance of deep subject matter expertise and commerciality. His style is disarming and conducive to getting things done efficiently.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Alex is creative with solutions and pragmatic in his approach to conflict resolution. He is always accessible, highly responsive and operates with a strong can-do and client-first attitude.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is an incredible thinker, devoted to his clients and very commercially-minded.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Craig Semple
    Band 4Craig Semple

    Craig Semple

    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.
  • Band 4Hiroshi Narushima
    Band 4Hiroshi Narushima

    Hiroshi Narushima

    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.
    • Hiroshi is the type of lawyer you want in your corner. He is incredibly responsive and combines high technical expertise with commercial pragmatism.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Hiroshi is a super impressive lawyer. He is very successful and well-regarded.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Karen Evans-Cullen
    Band 4Karen Evans-Cullen

    Karen Evans-Cullen

    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 has terrific commercial acumen and was always available to provide practical and actionable legal advice to the company in a time-pressured process.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Karen is a very good lawyer. I can't think of an M&A deal that she could not do. She's an excellent technical lawyer and really stands out.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Karen Evans-Cullen is very experienced and offers balanced advice.

      Private Equity respondentAsia-Pacific

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