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.'

Key clients

  • QANTAS
  • Stockland

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.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Constantine Boulougouris; Joseph Pace; Kimberley Low; Jeremy Blackshaw

Other key lawyers

Nick Kipriotis; Kate Koidl; Louella Stone; Shaun Clyne; Bart Oude-Vrielink