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Shane Bilardi

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About

Shane Bilardi is experienced in M&A, joint ventures and equity raisings for public and private companies with a particular focus on complex private M&A, digital infrastructure and cross border transactions.

Shane is widely recognized for his insight in advising on data center investments in the Australian market. He has extensive experience with data center M&A including acting for Asia’s largest hyperscale data center operator, AirTrunk, since it was established in 2016, including its initial capital raising from Goldman Sachs/TPG Sixth Street and the subsequent sale of a majority interest to Macquarie Asset Management for over A$3B. He has also advised Amber Infrastructure on their acquisition of the iseek and YourDC data centre businesses, and Hickory on the sale of a majority interest in its data centre business to STACK APAC in 2022. Shane also regularly advises one of the global cloud companies on their local investments, including foreign investment approvals.

Education

    Awards

    • The Australian Financial Review (AFR) Best Lawyers ranked for Mergers and Acquisitions, Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Corporate Law, Equity Capital Markets, 2013 - 2021 
    • Listed in IFLR1000 as a Notable Practitioner in M&A and Banking, 2021
    • Legal500 Asia-Pacific recognises Shane as a Recommended Practitioner for Corporate M&A and Capital Markets, 2021
    • Nominated for Dealmaker of the Year at the 2018 Australian Law Awards

    Memberships And Affiliations

    • Law Institute of Victoria

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