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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.

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 (...

Cameron acts for banks, secured and unsecured lenders, insolvency practitioners, creditors and corporate clients. His practice is centered on acting for and against financial institutions in banking-related litigation, securities enforcement and insolvency proceedings. He has practised across every State and Territory in Australia, in specialist tribunals and alternative dispute resolution processes. Cameron’s practice spans banking and finance litigation, insolvency proceedings and com...

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...

Bronwyn acts for clients across automotive, higher education, health, manufacturing, medical devices, energy and resources, government, financial services and e-commerce sectors, from startups through to multinational groups. She is regularly engaged by industry associations and presents at conferences on IP, privacy and franchising. Bronwyn advises on intellectual property commercialisation and enforcement, privacy compliance, franchising, competition and consumer law, and regulatory matters...

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 ...

Peter Jackson is an Equity Partner at DBH Lawyers in Adelaide who has practised in the areas of personal injury, birth injuries, motor vehicle accident claims and business law since 2001. He specialises in substantial medical negligence claims (including infant claims, brain injury, amputations, strokes and more), all areas of motor vehicle accident claims (but in particular, persons who are very seriously injured), and general commercial and estate litigation. Peter regularly leads complex, ...

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 ...

He acts for developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, government departments and project owners building a wide range of projects including airport, road, rail, grain handling and defence infrastructure, student accommodation, hospitals, aged care facilities, shopping centres, offices, fit-outs and football ovals. Shannon advises on all stages of the project lifecycle, including procurement, contract drafting, negotiation and delivery. He also acts in construction and infrastructure...