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Hedley acts for listed and unlisted companies, private equity sponsors, institutional investors and strategic acquirers on corporate transactions. His clients operate across all sectors, including the energy and resources, technology and agribusiness sectors. Hedley advises on the full range of corporate transactions: public M&A (schemes of arrangement, takeover bids and Takeovers Panel proceedings), private M&A (acquisitions, divestments and auction processes), equity capital raising...

John-Paul Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. John-Paul practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized John-Paul Wilson 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 John-Paul Wilson is held by other lawyers.

Lee acts for publicly listed and private contractors, construction and engineering companies, public institutions, property developers, mining companies, healthcare providers, renewable energy producers, logistics companies and professional service providers. His client base spans the energy, resources, defence, infrastructure, commercial construction, healthcare, transport and education sectors. He is based in Perth and advises on projects across Western Australia and nationally. Lee advises...

Barbara acts for local governments, national and local property developers, statutory authorities, heavy industries and individual landowners across Western Australia. Her clients include Mirvac and the Metrowest Group, as well as councils and public bodies managing complex conditional tenure arrangements. Barbara advises on the full range of property and development matters: site acquisitions and disposals, land subdivisions and titling, Crown land dealings, development conditions and planni...

Claire Hawke-Gundill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Trusts and Estates and Wealth Management / Succession Planning Practice. Claire practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Claire Hawke-Gundill since 2023. 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 Claire Hawke-Gundill is held by other lawyers.

Scott acts for international and domestic corporates, commodity traders, funds and individuals of influence. His client base is concentrated in energy and resources, engineering and mining services, life sciences and technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Geology) alongside his law degree, giving him direct technical understanding of the resources sector. Scott advises on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), IPOs, secondary capital raisings, ASX Listing Rules compliance, asset ...

Mark acts for land and property developers, institutional real estate owners, government bodies, not-for-profit organisations and private investors across Western Australia. His clients include major listed and private development companies, institutional investors and not-for-profit property owners. He is Managing Partner of the Perth office. Mark advises on land subdivision and development from initial greenfield acquisition and development approval through to title creation and settlement,...

James Duffy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. James practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized James Duffy since 2022. 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 Duffy is held by other lawyers.

Brian Bolton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian practices law in Perth, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Bolton since 2023. 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 Brian Bolton is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas acts for major Australian and international banks and financial institutions, as well as companies seeking finance. His clients include Chinese and other Asian financial institutions, and major resources and infrastructure sector participants. Nicholas advises across all aspects of banking and financial services: lending, enforcement and insolvency, including distressed debt sales and acquisitions. His practice covers resources and project finance, infrastructure finance, telecommuni...