Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions and disposals form a significant part of Dan’s practice and he has extensive experience in acting for local, national and international clients across a broad range of industries. Dan has a reputation for providing innovative solutions to complex issues and his work in this area includes managing due diligence exercises, vendor due diligence, advising on warranty and indemnity insurance policies, and tailored advice on key acquisition and divestment documentation. Through his superior technical expertise he helps clients achieve their strategic objectives while managing their risks. Joint Ventures Dan regularly acts on joint ventures, both incorporated and unincorporated, and strategic alliances. This includes advising on joint venture agreements and shareholders agreements as well as advising on associated management structures and commercial arrangements. Private Equity Dan has worked for several leading Australian and regional private equity and venture capital funds and also advises on early expansion stage and venture capital investments in both emerging and established industries. Dan has acted on a broad range of PE transactions including management buy-outs and management buy-ins, leveraged buy-outs and bolt-ons. Corporate Advisory Dan has a sound understanding of the legal, regulatory and commercial risks facing clients and is therefore valued as a high level corporate advisor. He works closely with senior management, company secretaries, corporate counsel and boards to improve all areas of corporate governance, particularly related to compliance and the Corporations Act. Commercial Contracting Dan advises a range of clients from diverse industry sectors on all aspects of commercial contract development. Dan advises on tender and procurement processes; services arrangements; manufacture, supply and distribution agreements; confidentiality agreements; and standard commercial terms and conditions.

Corporate and commercial lawyer

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