Kain Lawyers

Nick is an experienced corporate lawyer who has been advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and corporate transactions for over 24 years in key financial markets including Melbourne, Sydney, and London. Nick has substantial experience in working with domestic and foreign, listed, and unlisted companies on complex corporate transactions, corporate advisory and structuring matters. He is passionate about taking a holistic view of transactional and structuring processes and workin...

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 ...

Gerry is the co-leader of our M&A (Private) and Equity Capital Markets (Private) practices. He has been advising on capital raising transactions, mergers and acquisitions and capital structuring for over 30 years in key financial markets including Sydney, Hong Kong and London. He is a trusted advisor to our clients. Gerry is an experienced board director and is frequently called upon to provide expert commentary around M&A trends in the mid-market. He particularly enjoys working with ...

Sarah is an experienced Transactions lawyer who is valued by clients for her attention to detail, commercial acumen and dedication to achieving the best commercial outcome for them. Sarah’s transactional experience includes: Advising Best Doors and Reliance Doors on their business sale to Swiss listed company Dormakaba; Advising sportsmed on the sale of their hospital to Burnside War Memorial Hospital; Leading the due diligence team in relation to Kelsian Group’s (ASX:KLS) $698m (...

Jeremy is a commercial property expert with extensive experience in private practice and in-house roles, specialising in property transactions. His real estate transactional experience includes work with law firms and as an in-house counsel. Jeremy is known for actively nurturing client relationships and focusing on their property transaction goals. His collaborative and confident approach makes him a valuable leader and team player with colleagues and clients. Jeremy holds a Bachelor of Laws...

With over fifteen years of experience specialising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution; Lauren’s clients rely on her to deliver commercial certainty in Transaction Disputes. Lauren is known for her practical, organised and no-nonsense approach to disputes resolution. Lauren has acted for individuals and private entities through to listed companies across multiple jurisdictions in all Superior Courts. Lauren’s recent experience includes: Advising a manufacturing client ...

Cath is an experienced corporate lawyer with significant national and international experience in mergers and acquisitions. Cath specialises in founder exits, inbound multinational acquisitions, and acquisitions and disposals for Australian corporates. With over 20 years of national and international experience, Cath has advised on deals across the pharmaceutical, health, childcare, civil construction, industrial, and technology sectors. Cath's clients include founders and owners, start-ups, ...

As Managing Director of Kain Lawyers, Michael is responsible for shaping and advancing the firm’s strategic priorities. Michael is an experienced corporate lawyer who has advised some of Australia’s largest corporations and investment funds on their most complex and strategically critical transactions. His practice includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, alternative asset fund establishment and deployment as well as foreign investment and financial services ...