K&L Gates offers a broad range of services, covering corporate governance issues, mid-market M&A and capital raisings. The team is recognised for its global reach and strong representation of start-ups and venture capital firms. Chris Nikou leads the practice, bringing extensive experience in M&A, private equity and corporate governance. Daniel Atkin plays a key role as an adviser to many of the firm’s venture capital clients.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘We have worked with the K&L Gates' corporate and M&A team on many matters over many years. They are a polished and highly skilled team with sophisticated experience and a strong business sense.' 
  • ‘The two main partners with whom I deal are Natalya Hards and James Lonie. Both are exceptional on Corporate and M&A matters.' 

  • 'When dealing with Natalya and James, I know that there is genuine concern for my personal and business welfare, not just for the legal task at hand.’
  • ‘Busy VC practice experienced in advising the investor and company side.’

  • ‘The Team is led by a partner who has both accounting and legal qualifications and experience. This gives the Team a high level of commercial understanding.’

  • ‘The Team is led by Russell Lyons and his level of commercial experience creates a great foundation for the team and gives the client comfort.' 

  • ‘Adam Levine and Ben Kiernan-Green are personable, efficient and responsive. ’

  • 'K&L Gates is my most trusted legal advisor, with carriage of the vast majority of my Corporate and M&A matters.' 

Clients clés

  • AirTree Ventures
  • All G Foods
  • Aus Pie Co
  • Australian Professional Leagues
  • Blackbird Ventures
  • Braavos Corporation
  • Centuria Industrial REIT
  • Fat Zebra
  • Fortive Corporation
  • Human Financial

Points forts

  • Advised Australian company New Quantum Holdings regarding a Bid Implementation and Business Combination Agreement.
  • Advised Centuria Capital Group on its agreement to acquire Katunga Fresh’s 21-hectare glasshouse facility.
  • Acted for Security Matters in its acquisition by Empatan and Lionheart III.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Chris Nikou

Autres avocats clés

Daniel Atkin; Clive Cachia; Natalya Hards; Harry Kingsley; Adam Levine; James Lonie; Russel Lyons; John Mann; Naomi Philp; Nick Ramage; Phil Vickery; Tom Young