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Richard Wood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction / Infrastructure Law, Insurance Law, Legal Malpractice Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Richard practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Wood 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 Richard Wood is held by o...

Annabel acts for a wide range of local and international clients including listed companies, private equity funds, government-owned corporations, SMEs and not-for-profits. Her experience working with clients in the software/IT, engineering, transport, health, agriculture, tourism and food and beverage sectors has given her a strong understanding of these industries. Annabel advises on acquisitions and divestments, placements, rights issues, partnerships, joint ventures and corporate restructu...

Lauren Rowan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation. Lauren practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Rowan since 2027. 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 Lauren Rowan is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Adam Crittenden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Leasing Law, Real Property Law and Retail Law. Adam practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Crittenden since 2018. 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 Adam Crittenden is held by other lawyers.

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 (...

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...

Sam McNeil is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Sam practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Sam McNeil since 2026. 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 Sam McNeil is held by other lawyers.

Tom is a Principal in the firm’s disputes practice. Tom joined DMAW Lawyers in April 2007 as a senior associate, following previous roles at Clifford Chance in London and Hicksons Lawyers in Sydney where he acted in major litigation matters. Tom specialises in commercial disputes. He has acted in a full spectrum of complex commercial litigation, construction, superannuation, transport and trade matters. Tom's experience includes advising and representing a variety of clients, ranging fr...

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...