Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin holds a commanding presence in Australia’s corporate and M&A market, excelling in high-value public and private deals, particularly in private equity, healthcare, and infrastructure. Within the team,  Alex Kauye leads on private equity investments for global funds. Costas Condoleon‘s expertise impressively spans public and private M&A, corporate and securities law, and directors’ duties, and he frequently acts for both bidders and targets in takeovers. Rachael Bassil navigates healthcare and infrastructure acquisitions with sharp market expertise, while Peter Cook manages private equity takeovers with precision. Perth-based Sarah Turner provides expert guidance on corporate governance and advisory work, and Sydney-based Karen Evans-Cullen guides clients through complex, high-value transactions, particularly in takeovers. Rachel Walker, who joined from Dentons in January 2025, further bolsters the firm’s M&A offering with notable expertise in cross-border joint ventures and equity raises in energy and resources. The team is noted for its ’service, partnering, collaboration’ and ‘solution focus’, with its tight cross-practice coordination delivering effective solutions for high-stakes deals.