Lisa Ward
Partner
Bernice Lum
Lawyer
Katrina Emmerick
Senior Associate
Leigh Holder
Partner
Cindy Do
Lawyer
Eleanor Pike
Consultant
Edwina McCarthy
Lawyer
Darren Sutton
Lawyer

Christopher Simpson

Lawyer

Chris Simpson approaches his work with a blend of drive, collaboration, and a keen commercial sense. With a reliable and conscientious demeanour, he navigates the intricacies of corporate transactions with a focus on learning about businesses and the corporate landscape.

His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions (public and private), capital raisings, and navigating complex agreements such as farm-in and joint venture agreements. Chris also provides valuable counsel on ASX and Corporations Act matters, ensuring his clients remain compliant and well-informed in their endeavours.

Prior to joining Hamilton Locke, Chris worked at HWL Ebsworth and Tattarang.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Raisings; Joint Venture Agreements; ASX Listing Rule Compliance; Corporations Act

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) – The University of Western Australia
  • Juris Doctor – The University of Western Australia
  • Admitted to practice in Western Australia

 

SELECTED REPRESENTATIONS
  • Advised Volkswagen on its C$69 million strategic investment into Patriot Battery Metals.
  • Advised ATHA Energy Corp. on its acquisition of 92 Energy Ltd by scheme of arrangement.
  • Advised Dynamic Group Holdings Limited on its takeover by Australian Meat Industry Superannuation Pty Ltd.
  • Advised Bellevue Gold Ltd on its $150m capital raising.
  • Advised Canaccord and Argonaut as underwriters to De Grey Mining Limited’s $600m equity raising.
  • Advised Flanco Group on its transaction with Tasmea Group Limited.