Kiara Walsh
Lawyer
Jasper Wong
Lawyer
Danielle Cooper
Associate
Trisha Durney
Solicitor
Joshua Salameh
Lawyer
Sarah-Jayne Rayner
Special Counsel
Christina Sartor
Senior Associate
Justin O’Callaghan
Partner

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.