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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- 'Sandy Mak is an experienced and creative M&A lawyer who provides thoughtful, clear and commercial advice on tough legal matters.'
- '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.'
Key clients
- DAZN Group Limited
- Dollarama Inc.
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.
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Practice head
Sandy Mak
Other key lawyers
Ricky Casali; Robert Clarke; Adam Foreman; Shabarika Ajitkumar; Glen Sauer; Andrew Hewson