
Minter Ellison delivers cutting-edge transactions for issuers, shareholders, underwriters, and lead managers. The team’s prominent position in the ECM sector has afforded it access to significant, high-value IPOs on the ASX. Daniel Scotti’s portfolio spans the full spectrum of equity and hybrid capital raisings, including IPOs, placements, and share purchase plans. James Hutton combines deep ECM expertise with a nuanced understanding of the life sciences sector. The firm also assists clients in securing debt capital. John Elias, head of DCM, is a trusted advisor to mezzanine financiers and regularly acts for banks, financial institutions, and major corporations. Elias is also central to the firm’s work in securitisation and structured finance.
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Key clients
- Metrics Credit Partners
- Brisbane Airport Corporation
- Nido Education
- Johns Lyng Group
- Bell Potter Securities
- Mesoblast
- Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
- Percheron Therapeutics
- Immutep
- E&P Corporate Advisory
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
John Elias; Daniel Scotti; James Hutton
Other key lawyers
Bart Oude-Vrielink; Nicole Sloggett; Sudharshan Senathirajah; Steven Wang