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Ian Sinclair
 
Partner
 
“I work closely with my clients to identify the best ways to pursue their business strategies and objectives. I’m always ready to adapt to changed circumstances, manage issues and pursue new opportunities in the client’s interests. I understand the importance of acting quickly to ensure good commercial results.”
 
Ian Sinclair, Partner and Head of Transport & Logistics

 

 

 

Legal Expertise
Corporate & Commercial 
 
 
Industry Focus
Banking & Finance,   Energy & Resources,   Transport & Logistics 
Ph (direct)
+61 3 9608 2166
 
Mobile
+61 412 906 896
 
Email
i.sinclair@cornwalls.com.au
 
 

Expertise

Ian has over 20 years' experience in corporate and commercial law, including acting as in-house counsel with a private investment bank.

 

Ian advises publicly listed and private companies in general corporate law, including corporate governance, business acquisitions, takeovers, capital raisings and private equity across a diverse range of industries, from energy and resources to media, financial services, biotechnology and transport. He has a strong commercial focus and works closely with his clients in the pursuit of their business strategies and objectives.

Experience

Ian's recent work includes acting for and advising:

  • a private investment company in its off-market takeover of a listed pooled development fund
  • a US company listed on the OTC Bulletin Board in its on-market takeover of an ASX listed Australian mining company (North Australian Diamonds Ltd)
  • several listed ASX companies in capital raisings and rights issues
  • a multinational civil contracting company in its acquisition of an Australian asphalt manufacturing and road construction business, including obtaining FIRB and ACCC clearances
  • various companies on joint ventures regarding mining tenements and property-related investments
  • freight transport carriers on structuring and contractual terms and conditions.

Pro bono and Community Work

Ian is honorary solicitor for the Professional Golfers Association of Australia (Victorian Division) (1991 - 2006; 2009 - present). He has also acted as honorary solicitor for several other sporting and charitable bodies in providing general commercial advice.

 

In 2000 Ian was awarded the Australian Sports Medal in recognition of his service to the Australian Golf Union Inc.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (Monash University)

Bachelor of Arts (Monash University)

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practise

Victoria

High Court of Australia

 

SUCCESS STORIES

  • A single agreement for a national workforce
     
  • A complex refinance from a syndicate of banks
     
  • Zeehan Zinc - a public listing and an international transaction
     
 

 

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