Richard Lustig > Baker McKenzie > Melbourne, Australia > Lawyer Profile

Baker McKenzie advises prominent lead managers and underwriters across a wide range of ECM transactions. Recently, the team has capitalised on several high-profile secondary capital raisings. Rick Troiano’s practice is centred on clients involved in takeovers, schemes of arrangement, private share sales, and IPOs. Antony Rumboll left the practice in November 2023 to take up an in-house position. In the DCM space, the firm represents both onshore and offshore financial institutions and corporates. The team is frequently engaged to establish significant debt programmes or to update and amend existing ones. Duncan McGrath leads the DCM practice, regularly advising on the Australian and English law aspects of global debt capital transactions. Richard Lustig is also a key member of the team.

Baker McKenzie frequently leverages its extensive M&A expertise in the consumer goods, retail and healthcare sectors. Energy transition and digital infrastructure have become key areas of growth for the team. The practice is bolstered by Simon De Young’s expertise in private equity and experience acting for financial sponsors. Lance Sacks is recognised by peers for his strength in both public and private M&A transactions. With over 25 years of experience, Richard Lustig has represented both bidders and target companies.