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Foreign Investment - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

King & Wood Mallesons has a well-established FDI practice. The team is regularly called upon by a broad range of clients to advise on the FIRB approval aspects of high value cross border mergers and acquisitions. The firm is able to provide in-depth insights as it boasts former case officers from the Foreign Investment Division among its team members.

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Notable Practitioners

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Malcolm Brennan
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Malcolm Brennan
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Band 1

Malcolm Brennan offers nearly 30 years' experience of advising clients on the Australian foreign investment scene and the way in which the provisions of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act and other regulatory legislation may impact on their inbound transactions.

Malcolm Brennan is very deft at managing the issues and is culturally sensitive with managing individuals and jurisdictions.

Malcolm is a leading FIRB expert and a go-to for difficult transactions.

Lizzie Knight
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Lizzie Knight
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Band 2
Lizzie Knight is a Sydney-based partner who advises extensively on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, bringing to the table particularly extensive experience in the handling of large-scale foreign investments in Australia.

Lizzie is exceptional and regularly handles challenging and complex matters before FIRB.

Lizzie Knight is smart, practical and responsive. She understands where pressure points exist and explains issues well.

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Malcolm Brennan
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Malcolm Brennan
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Band 1
Lizzie Knight
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Lizzie Knight
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Band 2