Andrea’s practice encompasses corporate and commercial law, including advising on mergers and acquisitions (public and private), private equity transactions and equity capital markets (rights issues, placements and IPOs) across a broad range of sectors. She has significant experience across complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including four years practising in London.
Her international experience and commercial approach enable her to support clients through sophisticated transactions and strategic growth initiatives.
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Supreme Court of Western AustraliaBarrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Australia
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Western Australia, 2017
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Business Law), University of Western Australia, 2014
College of Law, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
EXPERIENCE
Advised Bank of Montreal on its acquisition of the Australian capital markets business of Euroz Hartleys Group Limited (ASX: EZL) for AUD145m.
Advised a NYSE-listed global real estate services company on its redomiciliation from the UK to Bermuda via a scheme of arrangement.*
Advised a leading independent optometry and audiology group on a private equity investment into its business across the UK and Ireland.*
Advised a UK private equity sponsor on its acquisition of a leading private healthcare provider in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.*
Advised a global environmental services company on antitrust divestments relating to a UK waste management business for EUR2.4bn.*
Advised a global digital services and employee benefits provider on its GBP1.15bn acquisition of an employee engagement platform.*
Advised a global pharmaceutical company on its subsidiaries' USD8.75bn bond offering as part of a global financing to fund the separation of its consumer health business.*
Advised an ASX-listed media company on its AUD307m acquisition of a regional broadcasting business.*
Advised an ASX-listed childcare provider on its acquisition of an in-home childcare business.*
Advised an ASX-listed mining services company on:
its acquisition of an underground mining services provider and associated AUD65m capital raising to fund the transaction*; and
a subsequent AUD149m capital raising as part of broader refinancing initiatives.*
Advised an ASX-listed uranium company on its AUD40.3m capital raising to fully repay existing debt facilities.*
Advised the joint underwriters to an ASX-listed industrial services group in connection with its initial public offering.*
