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Mallesons

Foreign Investment

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Mallesons

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Foreign Investment - Australia

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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  • The Mallesons team has a strong ability to understand customer needs and respond promptly. Additionally, they effectively bridge cultural differences to ensure smooth progress throughout the process.

    Foreign Investment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team at Mallesons is very responsive. Its legal advice is very solid.

    Foreign Investment respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Malcolm Brennan
    Band 1Malcolm Brennan

    Malcolm Brennan

    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.

      Foreign Investment respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Malcolm is a leading FIRB expert and a go-to for difficult transactions.

      Foreign Investment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Lizzie Knight
    Band 2Lizzie Knight

    Lizzie Knight

    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.

      Foreign Investment respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Lizzie Knight is smart, practical and responsive. She understands where pressure points exist and explains issues well.

      Foreign Investment respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Mallesons (2)

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