Andrew Mitchard

David acts for developers, institutional landlords, tenants and corporate occupiers on property transactions across commercial, industrial and mixed-use sectors. He maintains long-standing client relationships across a broad portfolio of matters. David advises on property acquisitions and disposals, development structuring, commercial and industrial leasing, due diligence and conveyancing. His practice covers the full transaction lifecycle from site acquisition and development through leasing...

Samantha Hocking is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Samantha practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Samantha Hocking since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Samantha Hocking is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Constantinos Andonis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Constantinos practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Constantinos Andonis since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Constantinos Andonis is held by other lawyers.

Jason leads our Property, Projects and Infrastructure practice. He is an experienced property and infrastructure lawyer who is known for his ability to negotiate complex projects and transactions. He advises on traditional real estate transactions (industrial, retail, and office), large scale residential and industrial projects, natural resources (including agriculture), and infrastructure (storage, medical, transport, energy, and ports). Jason’s recent experience includes advising: Inh...

Michael has 30 years' experience in property law, and is considered to be one of the leading property lawyers in Australia. Michael advises across a comprehensive range of property issues and transactions including property sales, acquisitions and developments, due diligence for strategic acquisitions, shopping centre expansions and redevelopments, joint ventures and leasing of all types. He works with clients in the commercial, retail and industrial property sectors. Michael regularly presen...

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...

Richard Beissel leads Cowell Clarke’s Financial Services and Equity Capital Markets teams, and is a Director of our Commercial Transactions and Corporate teams. Richard advises clients on matters including financial services licensing compliance, fundraising and finance, business structuring and joint ventures, securities regulation, operations and governance, and commercial restructuring. Richard has also acted for a variety of corporations, fund managers, trustees and high net wealth ...

Tim Donlan is the founding partner of the boutique South Australian private client law firm Donlan Lawyers. Donlan Lawyers has offices in Adelaide and in Victor Harbor in South Australia. Tim is recognised in Best Lawyers for his practice in Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management and Succession Planning. Tim practices primarily in the areas of wills and estate planning. He specialises in complex estate planning including trust establishment and succession, wills incorporating testamentary t...

Josh acts for innovative businesses and institutions, including technology companies, manufacturers, and franchise networks. He also advises institutional clients and government on complex regulatory matters (including major projects and outsourcing), and technology procurement. Josh advises on all aspects of intellectual property creation, acquisition, commercialisation, protection and enforcement of intellectual property assets. He has particular expertise in trade mark prosecution and enfo...