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Corporate/M&A - Australia
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons acts for a substantial proportion of Australia's leading ASX-listed companies and major international players on commercially significant transactions. Asia-headquartered and substantially focused on the region, it offers a particularly powerful capability for China-related transactions as well as for broader global deals. The team regularly acts on complex sponsor-led private equity transactions and has a wealth of experience on the full investment life-cycle, including acquisition finance, securities, tax and funds. Its versatile range embraces strengths in the energy, resources and financial services spaces in addition to the agribusiness, healthcare and infrastructure sectors.
Strengths
They have an exceptional understanding of the law and market, integrated consideration of both business and legal issues and risks, as well as clear and comprehensive communication with the client.
They have great commerciality, leadership and attention to detail.
They are commercial and responsive, with very high attention to detail. They are able to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised Hancock on the acquisition of strategic stakes in two ASX-listed lithium companies, Liontown Resources and Azure Minerals.
King & Wood Mallesons advised Healius on its defence of a hostile takeover bid by Australian Clinical Labs.
Notable practitioners
David is an excellent corporate lawyer and provides a first-class service.
He's the best lawyer in Australia.
Jason is very even-tempered, which is often important in contested M&A activity. He is also very pragmatic and commercial.
Peter Stirling advises extensively on both transactional and corporate governance mandates and frequently assists clients from the energy, natural resources and financial services sectors. He is based in Melbourne.
Meredith has a good commercial and well-rounded perspective on things.
Meredith is good at dealing with complexity. She keeps negotiation terms very tight and is a very disciplined transaction partner.
Will Heath has made a name for his work in matters pertaining to complex acquisitions and sales. He is based in Melbourne.
He is transparent, an effective negotiator and an excellent communicator.
He is a pleasure to work with: intelligent, practical, sensible and responsive.