Foreign Investment - Australia
Spotlight
What the Team is Known For
Johnson Winter Slattery advises foreign clients on a range of acquisition projects in Australia, with a particular focus on the technology, energy and defence sectors. The firm routinely handles applications to the Foreign Investment Review Board and helps clients to navigate Australia's regulatory rules and political framework.
Strengths
JWS provides particularly experienced insights into the thinking of Australian foreign investment authorities.
JWS provides consistently high quality advice that covers the relevant foreign investment and M&A legal requirements and incorporates that into the strategic business and regulatory environment.
Work Highlights
Johnson Winter Slattery acted for Mubadala Investment Company in respect of the Australian law aspects of its proposed acquisition of a 100% interest in CI Financial Corp.
Notable practitioners
David Moore helps clients navigate Australia's foreign investment regime, with particular experience in matters relating to technology and national security.
David Moore has a great ability to collaborate and provide the best possible legal and strategic advice to the client.
David is the best FIRB adviser I have come across. He is a standout adviser.
Marcus Clark is widely hailed as a trusted advisor to his clients on a range of matters related to FIRB approvals.
Marcus is the best in the business. He is commercially-minded and highly knowledgeable about FIRB issues.
Marcus Clark has an excellent understanding of global transaction nuances and how to feed them into the context of the Australian regime.
Mellissa Lai of Johnson Winter Slattery is based in Canberra and advises clients on Australia's foreign investment rules.
Mellissa is excellent in every respect. She is responsive, has a strong command of the Australian regulatory environment and has a commercial mindset throughout the process.
Mellissa Lai is uniquely commercial in her approach to FDI, logistically good at organising things and knowing where the lines are.
