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White & Case LLP

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


White & Case LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

Band 6

Band 6


What the Team is Known For

White & Case's Australian offering is supported by its wider international network of offices, equipping it with strong cross-border capabilities. The team has notable experience working with natural resources and energy-sector clients, advising on corporate sales and negotiating and executing merger and acquisition agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case advised MMG on its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil for cash consideration of up to USD500 million.

Strengths

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  • The team offers pragmatic commercial advice, focusing on material issues and taking a pragmatic, principles-first, risk-based approach to identifying risks that can be mitigated in other ways.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The White & Case team is very commercial, solutions-oriented and has an international perspective. They have a track record of delivering within tight deadlines.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team were very good at handling the conflicting needs of the parties in the transaction. They were very commercial and understood the important points of negotiation, sailing our ship to a close.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Aaron Kenavan
    Band 3Aaron Kenavan

    Aaron Kenavan

    Aaron Kenavan is based in Sydney and brings over 20 years' experience in the international M&A space to advise both on major transactions and on broader corporate issues.

  • Band 4Jamie Palmer
    Band 4Jamie Palmer

    Jamie Palmer

    Jamie Palmer focuses on private equity transactions, overseeing both acquisitions and investments, and often assisting clients on cross-border deals.

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