Jones Day’s group is recognised for its advise on large, complex capital raisings. The team is particularly active in the energy and resources, agribusiness and tech sectors, covering IPOs, placements and rights issues. Brisbane-based Isaac West is a key figure in the market, while Sydney partner Hemang Shah is noted for ‘legal excellence and emotional intelligence’. Further names to note are Max Rose and Jeremy Manuelpillai who are central to execution. Charles Bogle joined from Hogan Lovells in March 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jones Day’s equity capital markets team stands out for its deeply commercial mindset, responsiveness, and seamless integration across disciplines and geographies. In our experience, they provide highly pragmatic advice — balancing regulatory complexity with real-world transaction execution.'
- 'What distinguishes them from other firms is not just their technical capability (which is a given at this level), but their clarity in judgment and ability to manage risk while keeping momentum.'
- ‘The individuals we’ve worked with have demonstrated both legal excellence and emotional intelligence - a rare combination. Their standout partners lead with calm, authority and a solutions-oriented approach. Associates are proactive and well-briefed, operating with the confidence and attention-to-detail of much more senior lawyers.'
- ‘Jones Day is a perfect-sized firm for us. Knowledge levels are excellent, not just of the subject matter, but with relevant industry contacts to ensure that any issues are intercepted early and resolved quickly.’
- ‘Max Rose has good availability and Isaac West is very approachable and knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Anteris Technologies Limited
- Morgans Financial Services
- Ord Minnett
- Taylor Collinson
- Mayur Resources Limited
- The Townsend Group
- Centuria Group
- Rich Data Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd
- Diraq Pty Ltd
- Intelligent Monitoring Group Limited
- Ansarada NewCo Pty Ltd.
Work highlights
Represented Anteris Technologies Global Corp. in a first-of-its-kind series of transactions, including a concurrent U.S. re-domiciliation of an ASX-listed company, U.S. initial public offering, and dual-listing on NASDAQ and ASX.
Represented Ord Minnett, Morgans Corporate, and Taylor Collison, as joint lead managers and underwriters, in connection with an AUD 130 million capital raising.
Advised ASX-listed Mayur Resources Limited on its approximately AUD 100.1 million two-tranche institutional placement to various sophisticated and professional investors.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Capital markets: securitisation
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Isaac C. West
Other key lawyers
Hemang Shah; Charles Bogle; Max Rose; Jeremy Manuelpillai