Bio

I specialise in capital markets and M&A with industry specialisations including life sciences and the education sectors. I have over 25 years' experience in equity and hybrid capital raisings, venture capital investments and other corporate finance transactions, as well as private and public M&A deals. I specialise in capital markets and M&A with industry specialisations including life sciences and the education sector. I have over 25 years' experience in equity and hybrid capital raisings, venture capital investments and other corporate finance transactions, as well as private and public M&A deals. As a strategic adviser to public and private company boards, independent directors and government bodies, I take a commercial and practical approach to advising my clients in complex corporate matters. I draw heavily on a prior lengthy in-house secondment as general counsel of Minara Resources (formerly Anaconda Nickel). I lead MinterEllison's national Life Sciences practice. I am one of the leading venture capital lawyers for life sciences in Australia, awarded Key Advisor to Brandon Capital, the winner of the 2022 Venture Capital Investment Deal of the Year Award from the Australian Investment Council. My expertise extends across the medical research and commercialisation, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biosciences, health and aged care industries. I am a strong supporter of innovation in the Australian and global life sciences industry, providing structuring, regulatory (including TGA), fundraising, governance and due diligence advice to a range of organisations including MedTech / health tech start-ups as well as established Australian and offshore private organisations and ASX and NASDAQ listed companies. I am also an advisory board member of Her Heart Limited, a not-for-profit organisation promoting awareness of heart disease in women. I also Chair our firm's Partnership Selection Committee and Co-Lead our firm's ECM practice. I am a ranked lawyer in Chambers & Partners for Life Sciences, and recognised in other leading independent legal directories including Best Lawyers and Life Sciences Expert Guide.