Best Lawyers in Australia for Corporate Law

Langton Clarke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Investment Funds. Langton, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Langton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles Sweeney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Charles, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Warwick Painter is a Corporate partner in our Sydney office. Warwick has particular expertise in corporate law, managed funds, financial services regulation and equity capital markets, including capital raisings and ASX listings, corporate restructuring, listed and unlisted managed investment schemes, real estate investment trusts (REITS), the regulation and conduct of financial markets and mergers and acquisitions of businesses. Warwick brings to his clients a wealth of experience in corpora...

Mark has practised the full spectrum of business and corporate law for more than 34 years. He is one of the firm’s founding name Directors and is a NSW Law Society Accredited Specialist in Business Law. His practice concentrates on the areas of contract and commercial law, contract negotiation and drafting, as well as enforcement and compliance strategies. His practice has involved all manner of business-related matters, ranging from advising on the placement of high-end Cray computers ...

Marc acts for listed and private companies including ASX-listed mining and resources, oil & gas and technology companies. His expertise includes equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (public and private), joint ventures, corporate restructuring and corporate governance. Marc has acted on a vast range of cross-border and domestic transactions and has extensive experience with initial public offerings, secondary raisings and ASX compliance matters. Marc's public M&A experienc...

David Grace is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Commercial Law, Competition Law, Corporate / Governance Practice and Corporate Law. David, who practices law in Brisbane, Australia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt acts for leading domestic and international private equity firms, boards, founders and existing shareholder groups. He advises management teams on buy-out and follow-on transactions and fund governance, and corporates in transport, mining services, pharmaceuticals and childcare industries on commercial contracting. Matt advises on private M&A and strategic investment transactions, structuring and due diligence, acquisitions and divestments, management equity arrangements and fund for...

James is the leader of our Public M&A and Capital Markets practice. He is a current member of the Australian Takeovers Panel and has extensive experience working in top-tier corporate law firms in Australia and London, on complex public and private M&A and capital raising transactions. James’ experience includes leading the Kain teams advising: SILK Laser Clinics (ASX:SLA) on its acquisition by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) (a subsidiary of Wesfarmers (ASX:WES)) by ...

Luke Mountford leads HopgoodGanim Lawyers as Managing Partner. His work focuses on Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Corporate and Governance Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. He is known for helping clients navigate complex transactions and governance issues with clear, practical advice grounded in a strong understanding of their commercial objectives. Luke regularly acts for private companies, investors and boards on acquisitions and disposals, corporate restructures and day-to-day co...

Brett Cowell is a founding partner and the Chairman of Cowell Clarke and is a Director of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team. Brett’s passion for science, technology, and innovation has enabled him to support corporate and business clients in growing and protecting their tangible and intellectual property assets. Brett has very broad-based experience, with a particular interest in advanced manufacturing, defence, ICT, life sciences and technology businesses on a national and...

Ed’s practice covers private mergers & acquisitions (both local and international), with particular specialism in mid-market deals in Australia, distressed M&A and inbound international transactions. Ed has significant experience running large projects including company establishment, corporate restructures and succession for large family groups. Ed has advised on over 200 M&A transactions including acting for buyers and sellers across a range of sectors in share sales, busi...

Matthew has over 25 years of China and Asia-Pacific legal and business experience, focusing on Intellectual Property (prosecution, litigation and transactions), Corporate (M&A) and International Trade. Matthew has been listed as a leading corporate/IP lawyer by various publishers and directories, and is an arbitrator (MCIArb) with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Beijing Arbitration Commission, Asian International Arbitration Centre, CIETAC, the Maldives International A...

John has more than 25 years’ experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer. Having worked on deals in Australasia, Europe and the United States, John has extensive corporate and funds transactional experience. Primarily, his work has focused on property fund mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and secondary capital raisings, fund restructurings, and the launch of wholesale and retail syndicates and joint ventures. He has substantial experience in structuring, managing a...

Michael is a Partner in HopgoodGanim Lawyers' Corporate practice with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, due diligence, takeovers, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and private equity transactions. Michael is also the co-lead of our Asia Business Unit and in this role he predominantly works with Asia-based clients investing in Australian corporations. Michael has a specific interest in working with clients to achieve great deal outcomes in the resources, technology...

Alex Bean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alex, who practices law in Melbourne, Australia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alex is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hugh has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, capital raisings, managed investment schemes and financial services. His practice includes working on takeovers, schemes of arrangement, venture capital and private equity deals, infrastructure investments, privatisations, prospectuses, underwritings and managed funds, and advising clients with a mutual structure.