Bruce Macdonald
About Bruce Macdonald
Bruce Macdonald is a lawyer based in Sydney, AU and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ since 2016. Bruce Macdonald is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Sydney, Australia
- Corporate / Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Equity Capital Markets Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Ashurst
Location: Sydney, AU
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