MinterEllison carves a distinct edge in Australia’s corporate and M&A market, and the team is lauded as a ‘practical, commercially savvy team that knows how to navigate clients through the intricacies of public and private market deals’. The department delivers high-value transactions across the energy, real estate, and technology sectors, guiding listed companies, private equity funds, and global investors through complex cross-border and regulatory challenges. Co-head Con Boulougouris drives public M&A and takeovers, while co-head Joseph Pace focuses on private M&A, crafting corporate strategies to support client growth. Kimberley Low, heading up private equity, advises on high-profile buyouts and exits in technology and healthcare, leveraging her global experience. Bart Oude-Vrielink shines in M&A transactions across a diverse range of industries. Jeremy Blackshaw tackles financial services and infrastructure M&A with deep market insight, while Nick Kipriotis and Kate Koidl deliver on technology and infrastructure deals, complementing Louella Stone’s expertise in financial services and real estate M&A transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘MinterEllison's M&A team is a practical, commercially savvy team thats knows how to navigate clients through the intricacies of public and private market deals.'
'They are a highly knowledgeable and experienced team who work together to help clients achieve their objectives.'
'Aside from technical ability and commerciality, the team stands out for its level of client service, ongoing training opportunities for clients and availability.’
‘Shaun Clyne is a stand-out partner and well respected for his public and private markets M&A experience as well as commercial approach to transaction issues.'
'Shaun Clyne has strong communication skills and is able to expeditiously identify and resolve key 'sticking points' in any negotiation.'
'Shaun Clyne's strong networks within MinterEllison and with external stakeholders is highly valuable for clients seeking legal services outside of MinterEllison's M&A team.’
Key clients
- QANTAS
- Stockland
- Bally's Corporation
- Dexus
- Aristocrat
- Challenger
- Webjet
- Elders
- Anglo American
- CVS Group
- Ideagen
- J-POWER
Work highlights
Advised Anglo American, an LSE-listed global mining company, and the world’s 3rd largest exporter of steelmaking coal, on two of the most significant Australian deals of 2024, with a combined value of AUD7.396bn; this included the sale of Anglo American’s 33.3% minority shareholding in Jellinbah Group, and the sale of its steelmaking coal business to Peabody Energy.
Advised NYSE-listed global casino-entertainment company Bally's Corporation on its proposed investment of up to AUD266m in The Star Entertainment Group Limited, Australia's 2nd largest casino operator.
Advised Wee Hur Capital on the AUD1.6bn sale of its purpose-built student accommodation business to funds managed by Greystar Australia and equity reinvestment by a wholly owned subsidiary of SGX-listed Wee Hur Holdings in the Greystar Australia venture.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jeremy Blackshaw
Practice head
Constantine Boulougouris; Joseph Pace; Kimberley Low; Jeremy Blackshaw
Other key lawyers
Nick Kipriotis; Kate Koidl; Louella Stone; Shaun Clyne; Bart Oude-Vrielink