Shaun Hardcastle leads the 'excellent' equity capital markets team at Hamilton Locke, which 'frequently goes above and beyond', from Perth. Hardcastle specialises in corporate, commercial and securities law, with sector expertise that takes in technology, energy, and mining. Other notable contacts are Deanna Carpenter, who is particularly skilled in both essential capital raisings and wider corporate advisory matters, and Jeremy Newman. With additional bases in Sydney and Brisbane, the team supports both domestic and international clients.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Hamilton Locke is very commercial, discerning the key problems and solutions prior to the actual problem arising. Capability is unparalleled.'
‘The team of Shaun Hardcastle, Deanna Carpenter and Jeremy Newman is excellent and frequently goes above and beyond what is required in the scope of normal legal matters. Always contactable and engaging, and deliver out-of-the-box solutions to issues as they arise.’
Key clients
- Critical Resources Limited
- Cygnus Metals Limited (previously Cygnus Gold Limited)
Work highlights
- Advised Bellevue Gold on its $60 million placement and $25 million share purchase plan.
- Advised Cygnus Gold Ltd regarding its circa $6.3 million placement, utilising the 'flow-through shares' provisions under Canadian tax law.