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Paul advises private and public companies, high net worth individuals and family groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations and superannuation funds in South Australia and nationally. Paul’s client base spans commercial tax advisory for corporate transactions, private client and estate planning work, and governance and structuring for charitable entities. He is a regular speaker on tax and related commercial matters for professional bodies. Paul advises on the full range of tax mat...

Bianca is a corporate lawyer, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment and corporate governance. Her practice also involves providing general corporate and commercial advice to clients across the lifecycle of their businesses. She has positioned herself as a trusted advisor to many Australian and international clients. Her clients appreciate her pragmatic, strategic approach and ability to dissect complex issues and deliver timely commercial solutions. Over her career, Bia...

Brian is an experienced Corporate and Transactions lawyer who has advised high profile clients on public and private M&A transactions, equity raisings, corporate restructures, debt financing, major projects and complex and strategically critical transactions. Brian’s strong legal skills are complemented by his pragmatic and commercial approach. He has honed his commercial acumen whilst on secondment as legal counsel to several ASX listed companies and the Scott Group of Companies. B...

Sam McGrath leads the Employment and Industrial Relations team at Cowell Clarke. Sam’s primary focus is in the area of employment and industrial relations law, where he provides advice and representation to corporate and business employers. With broad-based experience in litigation, Sam brings a unique background and astute insight to his specialisation in employment law. In 2017 Sam was appointed by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) as principal solicitor assisting...

Matthew acts for a broad range of clients including ASX-listed medical device manufacturers, mining and energy companies, ad agencies, media companies, ISPs, telecommunications carriers, cosmetics companies, credit providers, software developers, transport and logistics providers, wine producers, franchisors (in retail, food, hospitality, agribusiness and motor vehicle sectors), health, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, and technology startups. He has managed the trade mark portfoli...

Karl acts for major employers including energy, oil and gas, mining, defence, construction, manufacturing, health, technology, disability and aged care organisations. Karl’s practice spans both contentious and advisory employment and WHS work, acting for boards, executives, general counsel and HR across private and government clients. He is the author of the Thomson Reuters National Work Health and Safety Practice subscription service. Karl advises on all aspects of employment law and W...

Since joining WRP Legal in 2018, Sam has led the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team with expertise honed as special counsel at a major national law firm. Renowned for his skill in insolvency litigation, consumer law, construction, property, and leasing disputes, Sam has represented international corporations, national and local businesses, SMEs, and high-net-worth individuals. A skilled advocate, negotiator, and strategist, he crafts tailored approaches that deliver favourable outcomes, e...

Angus, a Director at WRP Legal since January 2021, specialises in Corporate, Commercial and Tax Law. With a career foundation at a Big 4 accounting firm in tax and legal, followed by close to a decade at a prominent national BigLaw firm, Angus brings a wealth of expertise to structuring new ventures, restructuring existing ones, and managing complex M&A and projects. He also enjoys assisting with day to day legal issues that arise in the course of conducting business. His role largely inv...

Michael acts for major companies and financial institutions, insolvency practitioners, creditors and business owners in South Australia, nationally and internationally. Michael advises on the full range of money and asset recovery work (offence and defence). Restructuring and insolvency work: corporate and personal insolvency, bankruptcy, liquidation, receiverships, voluntary administrations, deeds of company arrangement and securities enforcement. He also acts in insolvency litigation, inclu...

Chris acts for vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants, developers and renewable energy operators. Clients include Adelaide Airport, major commercial landlords, institutional occupiers and renewable energy companies active across South Australia and nationally. Chris advises across the property lifecycle, from site acquisition and due diligence through to leasing, development agreements, land divisions and divestment. He handles commercial, industrial and retail transactions of varying scale ...