Tom Dugdale

Ed’s practice covers private mergers & acquisitions (both local and international), with particular specialism in mid-market deals in Australia, distressed M&A and inbound international transactions. Ed has significant experience running large projects including company establishment, corporate restructures and succession for large family groups. Ed has advised on over 200 M&A transactions including acting for buyers and sellers across a range of sectors in share sales, busi...

Chantal Kirkwood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leasing Law. Chantal practices law in Richmond, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Chantal Kirkwood 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 Chantal Kirkwood is held by other lawyers.

David acts for listed and private companies across technology, retail, professional services, telecommunications and other sectors. He is especially regarded for his expertise in drafting and negotiating complex purchase price mechanisms in sale and purchase agreements. David advises on public and private M&A, equity capital markets, IPOs, takeovers and schemes of arrangement, corporate and commercial advisory and corporate governance. He also advises on Corporations Act and ASX Listing R...

Kathryn Sharpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Law and Litigation. Kathryn practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathryn Sharpe 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 Kathryn Sharpe is held by other lawyers.

Jason commenced employment with Hall and Wilcox in January 2009 and was appointed as a Partner on 1 January 2016. Jason acts for WorkSafe Victoria and its agents and employers. He is the relationship partner and manages lawyers acting on behalf of the TAC at the firm. Jason’s practice focuses on personal injury litigation management and administrative law. He predominantly manages Mildura and Bendigo common law and statutory benefits claims brought pursuant to the Accident Compensation ...

Joseph acts for institutional investors and private clients in commercial, industrial and retail property transactions. His clients include major listed property groups such as Dexus. Joseph advises on all areas of property law including acquisitions and disposals, commercial office, industrial and retail leasing, development projects and land subdivisions. He is well regarded for drafting and negotiating complex lease documentation and for handling high-value property transactions. Joseph le...

Ben is a partner in Holding Redlich's Workplace Relations & Safety Group. He provides straightforward and practical guidance and direction to businesses in relation to all aspects of labour and employment law, helping them to understand the issues they face and deliver their desired commercial outcomes. In particular, Ben specialises in workplace strategy, including change management, restructuring, enterprise bargaining and responding to industrial action, defending against employee and ...

Emma-Jane Stevens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Emma-Jane practices law in Melbourne, Australia Best Lawyers has recognized Emma-Jane Stevens 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 Emma-Jane Stevens is held by other lawyers.

Adam’s practice encompasses all aspects of trade mark law including search analysis and advice, prosecution of domestic and international trade marks, dispute resolution and advice in relation to breaches of the consumer protection provisions of the Trade Practices Act and passing off. Adam’s practice primarily involves advising in relation to Australian trade mark law, but he also has expertise in advising directly on all aspects of New Zealand trade mark law. Adam also has exten...

Katherine’s primary expertise is in corporate insolvency, the PPSA, contractual disputes, misleading and deceptive conduct, and building and construction litigation in an insolvency context. Katherine partners closely with her clients to achieve their best strategic outcome efficiently and effectively. She proactively seeks an early favourable outcome. Where this is not available, emphasis on commerciality and strategic decision-making drive her management of formal disputes. Katherine&...