Kain Lawyers’corporate and M&A team specialises in mid-market transactions, advising on acquisitions, capital raisings, and fund establishments in the agribusiness, infrastructure, and technology sectors. Clients praise the team’s ‘clear, prompt advice’. Michael Garry leads on private equity deals, while James Burchnall, who is noted for ’outstanding knowledge of takeover provisions,’ advises on public M&A schemes. David Mitchell, another notable member of the group, focuses on agritech investments. James Tannock and Stephen Vrettos joined the firm from Hamilton Locke in January and April of 2025, and Brendan Wykes departed in April.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
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Testimonials
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- 'Nick Brown is very relatable and responsive. Knows his stuff and is extremely commercial and practicable. Generous with his time. Considerate in his billing and responsive to feedback. Great person to put in front of our Board because will present clearly, answer questions, not defensive, exudes trust and provides comfort.'
- 'James Burchnall has outstanding knowledge of takeover provisions. Able to back up knowledge with experience which creates trust. Very thorough and an excellent practitioner.'
Key clients
- Kelsian Group Limited
- SC Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Symphony Infrastructure Partners Pty Ltd on a $488m Series-A financing round led by funds managed by Blackstone investing $300m, supported by a $188m senior debt facility from Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Practice head
Michael Garry; Gerry Cawson; James Burchnall; David Mitchell; John Kain; Nick Brown; Catherine Debreceny
Other key lawyers
James Tannock; Stephen Vrettos; Jacob Thomas; Jeremy Collins