Ben Hall

Lawyer

Ben is a corporate lawyer with experience advising on complex transactions and a broad range of commercial matters. He has supported local and international clients across various industries including defence, education, financial services, gaming, manufacturing, retail, and technology.

Ben combines strong legal and commercial acumen with a focus on delivering clear, practical advice that helps clients manage risk, unlock value, and achieve their strategic objectives.

Prior to joining Hamilton Locke, Ben worked at DLA Piper.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mergers and Acquisitions; Cross-Border Transactions; Corporate Governance; Regulatory Compliance (including ASX Listing Rules); Commercial Contracts and Negotiations; Directors’ Duties; Shareholder and Joint Venture Arrangements; IPOs; Corporate Advisory; Commercial Litigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) – Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – Leo Cussen Centre for Law
Admitted to practice in Victoria

SELECTED REPRESENTATIONS

Advised the founders of MyConnect on their sale of the company to Origin.
Advised Orora Limited on the sale of its Australian and New Zealand wine closures business to Interpack.
Advised Australian Business Growth Fund on its investment in INSKIN COSMEDICS.
Advised a multi-billion dollar defence contractor on the wind down and transfer of its Australian business.*
Advised a Canadian creditor of a distressed ASX-listed gold developer on its termination of project financing arrangements ($100m) and the preparation of a cross-border restructuring plan across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and PNG.*
Advised the directors of a global technology company on a safe harbour and financial restructure.*
Advised a secured lender on its appointment of receivers over an ASX-listed technology business and its participation in a distressed asset sale.*

*The above representations were undertaken at previous firms.