Practice Areas
John is an M&A and International funds partner with an Asia-Pacific regional practice and nearly 30 years of experience. John specialises in investment funds, capital raising and M&A.
John is a cross-border expert, with a focus on the real estate, infrastructure, natural capital, private equity and financial services sectors. John offers unique Asian experience available locally having been active in international funds in Asia since the early 2000s.
John is closely engaged in capital raising and new product development in the ESG/Natural Capital space, including products with impact and/or carbon offset components.
John practises both English and Australian law and has worked in Singapore, Sydney and London. He was a founding partner of KWM Singapore and partner in charge from its launch in 2015 until he returned to Sydney in late 2019.
John’s experience includes large Australian and regional fund raisings, clubs, co-investments and joint ventures. He also advises extensively on cross-border M&A / investment for Australian and foreign clients including fund managers and major SWF/pension funds. He has also advised on capital raising and restructures for listed REITs and infrastructure funds.