Jacqueline "Jacqui" Wootton

Matthew has over 25 years of China and Asia-Pacific legal and business experience, focusing on Intellectual Property (prosecution, litigation and transactions), Corporate (M&A) and International Trade. Matthew has been listed as a leading corporate/IP lawyer by various publishers and directories, and is an arbitrator (MCIArb) with the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Beijing Arbitration Commission, Asian International Arbitration Centre, CIETAC, the Maldives International A...

Emma acts for clients in health, life sciences, biotechnology, technology, agriculture, infrastructure, retail and manufacturing sectors. Her practice includes cross-border transactions with an Asia focus, particularly involving clients in Hong Kong, Singapore, the People's Republic of China and Indonesia. Emma advises on equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate advisory. She provides clients with access to high-level skills in areas that are hea...

Matthew acts for clients in energy and resources, technology, agriculture, construction and manufacturing sectors, including domestic and international corporates, private equity funds and inbound investors from the United States and Asia. He brings commercial insight from prior in-house roles across multiple sectors and board experience on ASX listed and unlisted companies. Matthew advises on mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital markets, private equity and corporate advisory. He...

Terry McCormick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Motor Vehicle Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Product Liability Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation. Terry practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Terry McCormick since 2020. 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 professio...

Annie Smeaton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Annie practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Annie Smeaton since 2020. 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 Annie Smeaton is held by other lawyers.

Rebecca Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Superannuation Law, Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Rebecca practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca Edwards since 2027. 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 Rebecca Edwards is held by other lawy...

Darren is a partner who specialises in the following areas within the property industry: large scale property and business transactions comprising due diligence, acquisitions, disposals and financing of those transactions in commercial property, tourism and health and aged care sectors commercial and retail leasing structured community title development including mixed use development liquor licensing and gaming rural acquisitions and disposals. In particular, Darren has extensive experience ...

Melanie acts for multinational corporations, large private companies and Australian businesses on corporate transactions, borrower-side debt finance and ongoing commercial matters. Her clients include global food and consumer goods groups, automotive distributors, industrial manufacturers and technology companies operating across Australia, Hong Kong and internationally. Melanie advises on the full range of corporate transactional work: acquisitions and disposals, takeovers, schemes of arrang...

Michael Patane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Michael practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Patane since 2016. 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 Michael Patane is held by other lawyers.

Greg Thorne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Law. Greg practices law in Brisbane, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Greg Thorne since 2020. 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 Greg Thorne is held by other lawyers.