As a specialised transactional firm, Kain Lawyers is regularly sought out by private equity, venture capital and corporate clients for commercial advice. Managing director John Kain has over 25 years of experience in M&A and capital markets. Gerry Cawson and James Burchnall co-head the firm's M&A practice, with Cawson taking the lead on private M&A and ECM transactions, while Burchnall focuses on public deals.
Testimonials
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‘Kain has built their team from the best minds in transaction services, with support from litigation, banking, property and related fields to provide their clients with a seamless in-house experience to execute complex transactions.'
‘In M&A, pace and resilience, combined with heightened commercial acumen, creates the best legal advisers. Kain’s lawyers can keep up with the pace, but also consistently deliver with calm and poise throughout, they excel at ensuring all stakeholders are heard and communicating and drafting documents that are effective and clear.'
'The persons I work with in their team are Gerry Cawson, Jacob Thomas, Brian Vuong, James Burchnall, Sam Christie, Rebecca Henderson. There are a number of associates who in turn support these persons, and all of them are exceptional.’
‘Expertise in M&A, specialist skills, network of relevant advisers to connect with, well connected in business communities where it operates.'
‘Gerry Cawson - expertise, professional, skilled in negotiations, willing to argue client's case, firm but not abrasive.'
‘James Burchnall - one of the best corporate partners I have worked with in my career. A safe and trusted pair of hands, highly experienced and provides clear, pragmatic legal advice and services. The team are transparent, proactive, appropriately resource matters to ensure value for money without compromising quality.’
‘The Corporate and M&A team at Kains are highly skilled and able to tailor their experience and advice to the client needs and business. Their team work is exceptional and I believe that comes from the work environment with people focused policies. ’
Key clients
- Kelsian Group
- Roc Partners
- SC Capital Partners
- YES Group
- Lighthouse
- Cibus Capital
- Nash Capital
- Silk Laser Clinics
Work highlights
- Advised Kelsian Group on the acquisition of All Aboard America! Holdings Inc.
- Advised Roc Partners on its recent acquisition of Pace Farms.
- Advised SILK Laser Clinics on its proposed acquisition by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Kain, Michael Garry, Gerry Cawson, James Burchnall, David Mitchell