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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...

Peter Leech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Peter practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Leech 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 Peter Leech is held by other lawyers.

Tim Donlan is the founding partner of the boutique South Australian private client law firm Donlan Lawyers. Donlan Lawyers has offices in Adelaide and in Victor Harbor in South Australia. Tim is recognised in Best Lawyers for his practice in Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management and Succession Planning. Tim practices primarily in the areas of wills and estate planning. He specialises in complex estate planning including trust establishment and succession, wills incorporating testamentary t...

Richard Beissel leads Cowell Clarke’s Financial Services and Equity Capital Markets teams, and is a Director of our Commercial Transactions and Corporate teams. Richard advises clients on matters including financial services licensing compliance, fundraising and finance, business structuring and joint ventures, securities regulation, operations and governance, and commercial restructuring. Richard has also acted for a variety of corporations, fund managers, trustees and high net wealth ...

Kieren Chester is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Kieren practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kieren Chester since 2025. 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 Kieren Chester 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 ...

Zoe Dempster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. Zoe practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Zoe Dempster since 2024. 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 Zoe Dempster is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

With more than 35 years’ experience in property law, Richard has advised on matters from major CBD property acquisition and Commonwealth property interests to large scale community title residential development and joint venture property developments. He has extensive experience in advising Commonwealth, state and local government in commercial property related matters and has acted for multiple Councils in property sales and developments. He is also the Honorary Solicitor for the South...

Alison Townend is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation. Alison practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Townend 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 Alison Townend is held by other lawyers.