Gerry Cawson

Gerry Cawson


Kain Lawyers

Recognized since 2010

Adelaide, Australia

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

Corporate / Governance Practice

Corporate Law

Leveraged Buyouts

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Private Equity Law

Venture Capital Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Venture Capital Law
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Venture Capital Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Venture Capital Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Commercial Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014-15 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Commercial Law
Spinning circle Big letter B

Gerry 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’s experience includes leading the Kain teams advising:

  • Adore Beauty’s (ASX: ABY) management team on its IPO
  • Grasshopper Environmental on its sale to Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX: CWY)
  • Ansarada (ASX: AND) on its acquisition of TriLine GRC
  • Silk Laser Clinics (ASX: SLA) on its acquisition of Beauty Services Australia
  • Best Doors & Reliance Doors on its business sale to Swiss listed company Dormakaba

Gerry is an experienced board director and is frequently called upon to provide expert commentary around M&A trends in the mid-market.

Gerry is regularly named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ in the fields of M&A and private equity. He was named a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Edition in 2022 in the area of Corporate M&A and is ranked by Doyle’s Guide to the Legal Profession as a ‘Pre-eminent’ M&A lawyer.

Location
  • L5, 121 King William Street
    Adelaide SA 5000
    Australia

Kain Lawyers
Headquarters: Adelaide, Australia

9 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards

3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards

Full Firm Profile

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Venture Capital Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Venture Capital Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Commercial Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Private Equity Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014-15 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Commercial Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Private Equity Law, Adelaide, Australia (2024)
  • Venture Capital Law, Adelaide, Australia (2024)
  • Venture Capital Law, Adelaide, Australia (2020)
  • Private Equity Law, Adelaide, Australia (2018)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Adelaide, Australia (2017)
  • Commercial Law, Adelaide, Australia (2016)
  • Private Equity Law, Adelaide, Australia (2016)
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Adelaide, Australia (2014-15)
  • Commercial Law, Adelaide, Australia (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2024 for work in:
  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate / Governance Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Private Equity Law
  • Venture Capital Law

"Strong attention to detail, tenacity and a commercial mind make Gerry Cawson a fantastic partner on any legal matter. He is a pleasure to work with and leaves no stone unturned in the search for the right outcome for his client."

Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.

Please use the print button to print this profile page.

Spinning circle Big letter B