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.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.'
Key clients
- AirTree Ventures
- All G Foods
- Aus Pie Co
- Australian Professional Leagues
- Blackbird Ventures
- Braavos Corporation
- Centuria Industrial REIT
- Fat Zebra
- Fortive Corporation
- Human Financial
- Marubeni Corporation
- Manuka Resources
- MC Mining
- Medlog Australia
- New Quantum Holdings
- Security Matters
- Share Prices Australia
- Square Peg Capital
- The Sustainable Nutrition Group
- Verve Superannuation Holdings
- Yumbah Aquaculture
Work highlights
- 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.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Chris Nikou