Brendan Hall

As a highly skilled commercial lawyer Tim advises clients on efficient and effective business structures that facilitate access to the capital necessary for growth or acquisition. Capital Structuring extends to business restructuring whether solvent or insolvent and to enable generational business succession or exit. Tim provides pragmatic advice that has seen him develop key client relationships across a range of industries including manufacturing, construction, agri-business, technology, to...

Andrew acts for major Australian and international banks, non-bank lenders, investors, borrowers, issuers, vendors and purchasers. His client base includes large institutions and major companies across a range of industries. Andrew advises on the preparation and negotiation of funding documents, security documentation and ancillary arrangements across banking and finance transactions. His practice covers corporate lending, acquisition finance, property finance and project finance, with partic...

Loretta has primary responsibility for key client relationships with a particular focus on understanding their commercial objectives and ensuring the firm delivers practical, timely and effective outcomes. She has been a Partner of the firm since 1998 and was elected Chair of the Board of Partners in 2007. Loretta has worked closely with Chief Executive Partner Adrian Tembel in the development of the firm over a long period, including its growth from a South Australian firm into one of Austra...

Cassie Burfoot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labour and Employment Law and Occupational Health and Safety Law. Cassie practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Cassie Burfoot 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 Cassie Burfoot 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...

James Forde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Law. James practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Forde 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 James Forde 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 ...

Daniel is a principal in the firm’s transactions practice. He acts on mergers and acquisitions , corporate and commercial matters for a broad range of business clients, including some of the largest businesses in South Australia. He works across a variety of industry sectors, including financial services , property and development , energy and resources and agribusiness . Daniel regularly leads projects involving: share, asset, business and property sales and purchases; corporate struct...

John Homburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health and Aged Care Law and Insurance Law. John practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized John Homburg 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 John Homburg 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 (...