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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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 team is particularly strong on cross-border transactions and in navigating sensitive market dynamics. Clients benefit from knowing they can rely on a stable, well-coordinated team who can advise from early structuring through to execution - even in high-pressure environments.’
  • ‘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.'

  • 'The team’s communication style is a differentiator - advice is direct, business-focused, and never over-lawyered. In particular, Hemang Shah has been instrumental in guiding us through numerous capital raises and corporate issues, providing not just legal direction but also judgment on strategy and stakeholder alignment.'
  • 'Their ability to anticipate market reactions and regulatory considerations has consistently added value beyond the legal brief.’

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.

Practice head

Isaac C. West

Other key lawyers

Hemang Shah; Charles Bogle; Max Rose; Jeremy Manuelpillai