Corrs Chambers Westgarth delivers incisive expertise in Australia’s corporate and M&A market, adeptly handling high-value public and private transactions in the technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. Well-known for its cross-border agility and practical approach, the team guides listed companies, private equity funds, and global investors through complex regulatory mazes. Sandy Mak, practice head, leads transformative M&A and private equity deals with sharp commercial insight. Ricky Casali, a private equity powerhouse, steers top-tier funds through high-stakes buyouts and exits, while Robert Clarke brings deep regulatory know-how to infrastructure and technology transactions. Adam Foreman and Shabarika Ajitkumar routinely navigate complex media and real estate acquisitions, while Glen Sauer shines in private equity deals.
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Testimonials
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‘What makes Corrs stand out is the people. Their team is consistently well resourced across every deal, and we have direct, ongoing access to partners and senior associates. Unlike many firms, work isn’t pushed down to juniors. The partners stay close to the detail and are across the transaction at every stage.'
- ‘Sandy Mak differentiates herself with her commercial approach, clear communication and quick grasp of what is important to her clients in a situation when giving advice in real time.'
- 'They take a commercial, pragmatic approach to negotiation. Rather than defaulting to legal jargon or creating unnecessary complexity, they focus on outcomes that work for both us and the company we’re investing in.'
‘The partners we work with most often, Ricky Casali and Andrew Hewson, are standout operators. They're clearly sharp legal minds, but what sets them apart is their ability to cut through the legal complexity and focus on the commercial heart of a deal. They don’t posture or try to sound like the smartest people in the room. Instead, they focus on what matters.'
- 'They’re highly approachable, always willing to jump on a call, and remain hands-on throughout the transaction. Work doesn’t get passed off to juniors without oversight. They stay actively involved, ensuring continuity, clarity, and confidence at every step.’
‘Key partners are commercial and efficient, with capable junior lawyers that provide strong support.’
‘Glen Sauer is very good as he has a style that is appropriate for partnership and founder deals.’
‘Very commercial approach to and clear communication of advice - particularly well suited to the North American client market.’
'Corrs is our go-to firm for private M&A and our firm considers them a trusted partner. We value their commercial, highly responsive and efficient approach to legal services, as evidenced by the fact we have worked with them for well over a decade.'
'Sandy Mak is an experienced and creative M&A lawyer who provides thoughtful, clear and commercial advice on tough legal matters.'
Key clients
- DAZN Group Limited
- Dollarama Inc.
- CoStar Group, Inc.
- L1 Capital
- Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Macquarie Group
- Whiteoak
- Allegro Funds
- FTV Capital
- Southern Cross Media Group
- Gold Road Resources
- AZ Next Generation Advisory Limited
- Perseus Mining Limited
- Pemba Capital Partners
- EQT
- Delta Agribusiness Pty Ltd
- Zashvin Pty Ltd
- realestate.com.au Pty Ltd
Work highlights
Advised DAZN Group Limited on its AUD3.4bn acquisition of 100% of the share capital of NXE Australia Pty Limited trading as the Foxtel Group from its shareholders, News Corporation, and Telstra Group Limited.
Advised CoStar Group Inc. on its proposed ~AUD3bn takeover of Domain Holdings Australia Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement, and as part of the transaction, advised CoStar on the acquisition of a pre-bid stake of 16.96% in Domain for approximately AUD450m through a market raid.
Advised global private equity firm EQT on its acquisitions of PageUp and Compass Education, the sale of EduCo Global, and its portfolio company Storable, Inc.’s acquisition of Newbook from Potentia Capital.
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Practice head
Sandy Mak
Other key lawyers
Ricky Casali; Robert Clarke; Adam Foreman; Shabarika Ajitkumar; Glen Sauer; Andrew Hewson