David Leggatt

Ed’s practice covers private mergers & acquisitions (both local and international), with particular specialism in mid-market deals in Australia, distressed M&A and inbound international transactions. Ed has significant experience running large projects including company establishment, corporate restructures and succession for large family groups. Ed has advised on over 200 M&A transactions including acting for buyers and sellers across a range of sectors in share sales, busi...

Nick is an experienced corporate lawyer who has been advising on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and corporate transactions for over 24 years in key financial markets including Melbourne, Sydney, and London. Nick has substantial experience in working with domestic and foreign, listed, and unlisted companies on complex corporate transactions, corporate advisory and structuring matters. He is passionate about taking a holistic view of transactional and structuring processes and workin...

Robert Josephs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Equity Law. Robert practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Josephs since 2022. 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 Robert Josephs is held by other lawyers.

Daniela is a Principal in Harwood Andrews' wills and estates law practice area. Daniela’s extensive experience allows her to advise clients about the importance of proper succession planning. She assists clients in preparing wills and powers of attorney, including complex wills such as testamentary trusts. Daniela is experienced in all aspects of estate administration. Through the personal experience of dealing with the loss of a close family member, she understands the difficulties fam...

Tim’s practice involves contentious and non-contentious intellectual property law matters, with a focus on commercialisation of intellectual property rights. Tim’s non-contentious practice includes the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements for all intellectual property and related rights, including commercialisation, assignment, licensing and confidentiality agreements. Tim regularly advises clients on general commercial matters, consumer protection and trade practi...

Alex has extensive experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in a wide range of biotechnology-related disciplines, including immunology, antibody therapeutics, vaccines, molecular biology, cell biology, stem cells, medical diagnostics and protein fractionation. He assists local clients in developing commercially-focused patent strategies for the global and domestic markets. He also advises clients in contentious and non-contentious patent matters and has extensive e...

Jacob (Jake) is a member of Hall & Wilcox’s commercial dispute resolution team, practising predominantly in general commercial litigation. Jake acts for clients in a wide range of contractual disputes, corporations and equity matters, insolvency proceedings, disputes with regulators, class actions, environment and sustainability disputes, trade practices and tax litigation. Jake specialises in legally and factually complex disputes and litigation, with a particular focus on disputes...

Jacky Campbell is annually recognised as a leading family lawyer in Melbourne by Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market as well as one of Melbourne's leading family lawyers in High-value and Complex Property matters, a Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer, and a Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer. She is also recognised as one of the Best Lawyers in Australia . Jacky is a founding partner of Forte Family Lawyers and has been working in family law for over 40 year...

Tricia has a comprehensive finance background with 30 years’ experience, covering project, property, acquisition and corporate finance, along with restructuring and insolvency. She has played a leading role in many complex financing transactions, acting for both lenders and borrowers. She has a “can do” approach and a thorough understanding of the key drivers for both banks and borrowers. She is proactive, approachable, down to earth and can quickly identify solutions and tr...

Mark specialises in the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors. His experience includes drafting and negotiating a range of project delivery and procurement documentation including design and construction contracts, BOO/BOOT contracts, equipment supply agreements, operation and maintenance agreements, connection agreements, design services agreements, and other related project agreements. Mark has experience advising in relation to the contractual and regulatory issues associated wit...