Dan works with private equity sponsors, corporates and high-growth companies on M&A transactions, investments and capital raisings across Australian and international markets.

Biography

Dan advises private equity sponsors, Australian and international corporates, and growth companies operating across the technology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, media, logistics, food and beverage, manufacturing and building materials sectors.

Dan works with private equity sponsors, corporates and growth companies on acquisitions, divestments, investments, capital raisings and general corporate matters. Drawing on significant domestic and international experience, he is known for his practical approach and ability to manage complex transactions efficiently.

Dan has extensive experience managing sophisticated corporate and private equity transactions, including cross-border acquisitions, continuation fund structures and strategic investments involving complex legal, commercial and execution risks.

Dan combines deep expertise in M&A and private equity with extensive experience across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, giving him strong breadth in advising on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. He is valued for his commercial judgement, responsiveness and ability to deliver clear, pragmatic solutions to complex legal and business challenges.

Credentials

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Dan's experience

Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. – acquisition of LaCorium Health

Acted for Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: PBH) on its acquisition of LaCorium Health, an Australian consumer healthcare business.

VLAB Works sale to Cadence Design Systems, Inc (Nasdaq: CDNS).

Acted for the shareholders of VLAB Works (a subsidiary division of the Australian Semiconductor Technology Corporation - ASTC) on the sale to Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

Apromore Holding – sale to Salesforce Inc.

Advised Apromore Holding on its sale to global CRM software provider Salesforce Inc., including managing transaction documentation, negotiations and completion of the cross-border transaction between Australia and the United States.

DHL Supply Chain – acquisition of The Glen Cameron Group

Advised DHL Supply Chain on its acquisition of The Glen Cameron Group, strengthening DHL’s position in the Australian road freight and logistics market.

Anacacia Capital – portfolio investments

Acted for Anacacia Capital on a number of portfolio investments and transactions, including Big River Industries (ASX: BRI), Direct Couriers, RP Infrastructure, Florabelle, Duncan Technologies and Sureway Group.

RP Infrastructure – acquisition of Donald Cant Watts Corke

Advised RP Infrastructure, an Anacacia Capital portfolio company, on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Donald Cant Watts Corke (Holdings) Pty Ltd.

Anacacia Capital – Anacacia Fund V continuation vehicle

Advised Anacacia Capital on its A$280 million continuation vehicle, Anacacia Fund V, involving investments from existing and new investors. The transaction included the acquisition of interests in Direct Couriers, RP Infrastructure and Big River Industries (ASX: BRI) from earlier Anacacia funds and minority investors, enabling continued long-term support for those businesses while providing liquidity options for existing investors.

Atlantic Growth Capital – Key Food Solutions investment

Acted for Atlantic Growth Capital on its acquisitions and investments in Key Food Solutions.

Awards, recognition and ranking