Shaun acts for technology, fintech, renewable energy and private equity clients on M&A, equity capital markets, capital raisings and joint ventures, with 10 years of corporate and commercial practice experience.

Biography

Shaun acts for Australian and international companies across technology, financial technology, renewable energy, resources, healthcare and private equity. His practice serves clients in the high-growth and scaling phases of their lifecycle, as well as established corporates across regulated sectors.

Shaun advises on M&A transactions, equity capital markets, capital raisings, joint ventures and corporate governance. He also advises on strategic commercial arrangements and ESG matters. His practice spans both buy-side and sell-side M&A, institutional and strategic capital raisings, and corporate governance guidance for private and listed companies.

Shaun led the Leges Holdings (OSI Group) acquisition of its joint venture partner in Turosi, a A$148 million transaction in Australia's food manufacturing sector, coordinating documentation, completion mechanics and risk allocation across the joint venture structure. He also led the Allume Energy A$10.4 million capital raising from UK energy firm E.ON.

Shaun has a pragmatic, commercially driven approach particularly suited to growth-stage and technology clients navigating complex capital structures and cross-border investor arrangements. He has a strong track record in the fintech and clean energy sectors, advising on transactions that intersect with Australia's clean energy transition.

Credentials

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Shaun's experience

Leges Holdings (OSI Group) — A$148 million Turosi acquisition

Led the A$148 million acquisition by Leges Holdings, the Australian arm of US food manufacturing giant OSI Group, of its joint venture partner in Australian chicken and food producer Turosi, including negotiation of the share sale deed, completion mechanics and a concurrent A$44 million private placement.

Allume Energy — A$10.4 million capital raising from E.ON

Led the A$10.4 million capital raising for Allume Energy, a clean energy technology company, with investment led by UK energy firm E.ON. The transaction involved intertwined commercial and investment documents and cross-border stakeholder management.

BUMI — Takeover of Wolfram

Advised Indonesian miner PT BUMI Resources TBK on its takeover bid for Australian gold and copper miner Wolfram Ltd for A$63.5 million.