Michael La Vista

George acts for private and public companies, high net worth individuals, government entities, managed funds, superannuation funds, insurers and not-for-profit organisations. George’s practice spans tax and corporate advisory for transactions and restructures, financial services, equity and incentive schemes, fund establishment and governance, and estate and succession planning. George advises on federal, state and international taxation, corporations law and regulatory matters across a...

Callum is a principal in the firm’s transactions practice, specialising in real estate, infrastructure and construction . He has experience working with a range of clients including levels of government, developers, major retailers, hotel operators and shopping centres on their real estate and transactional requirements. He has experience in a wide range of property and development work, including the drafting, review and negotiation of complex transactional documentation, site due dili...

Adam Crittenden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law, Leasing Law, Real Property Law and Retail Law. Adam practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Crittenden since 2018. 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 Adam Crittenden is held by other lawyers.

James Forde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Law. James practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Forde 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 James Forde is held by other lawyers.

James is the leader of our Public M&A and Capital Markets practice. He is a current member of the Australian Takeovers Panel and has extensive experience working in top-tier corporate law firms in Australia and London, on complex public and private M&A and capital raising transactions. James’ experience includes leading the Kain teams advising: SILK Laser Clinics (ASX:SLA) on its acquisition by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) (a subsidiary of Wesfarmers (ASX:WES)) by ...

Constantinos Andonis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Leasing Law and Real Property Law. Constantinos practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Constantinos Andonis 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 Constantinos Andonis is held by other lawyers.

Peter Slegers leads Cowell Clarke’s Tax & Revenue and Agribusiness teams. Peter has more than twenty years’ experience in advising on tax and superannuation law, private and public trusts, succession planning, and supporting clients with reviews and audits from the Australian Taxation Office. Peter has also delivered comprehensive advice and guidance to clients within the agribusiness sector on matters from restructuring to succession planning. Peter recently co-authored The T...

Matthew Hawke is Special Counsel in Cowell Clarke’s Building, Construction & Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution teams. Matthew has broad experience in construction advice and disputes (including construction contract drafting and advice), compulsory acquisition disputes, and the construction industry security of payment regimes across Australia. When not working in the construction space, Matthew supports clients in negotiating or litigating their general contractual, misrepresen...

Andrew Bullock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Andrew practices law in Adelaide, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Bullock 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 Andrew Bullock is held by other lawyers.

Bronwyn acts for clients across automotive, higher education, health, manufacturing, medical devices, energy and resources, government, financial services and e-commerce sectors, from startups through to multinational groups. She is regularly engaged by industry associations and presents at conferences on IP, privacy and franchising. Bronwyn advises on intellectual property commercialisation and enforcement, privacy compliance, franchising, competition and consumer law, and regulatory matters...