Congratulations to Jason Vernik on being listed in the peer-reviewed Doyle’s Guide 2026 South Australian Property & Real Estate Law Rankings!
This well-deserved recognition highlights Jason’s outstanding expertise to the Kain Lawyers team and our clients.
In his feature interview with Lawyers Weekly, Kain Lawyers Director Ben Wu shares how Kain’s reputation for handling sophisticated transactions was a key factor in his decision to join the firm.
Managing Director Michael Garry emphasises the value that Ben’s property law specialty will bring to the complex energy transition deals the firm is increasingly advising.
Read the full interview in Lawyers Weekly.
We’re excited to welcome Benjamin Wu to Kain Lawyers as Director in the firm’s Sydney office within our Property, Projects and Real Assets team.
Ben is an Accredited Specialist in Property Law (NSW) and brings specialist expertise in property law, infrastructure and renewable energy projects, further strengthening our national capability to support Australia’s energy transition.
Ben’s appointment builds on the firm’s growing national presence in the energy transition sector, complementing the expertise of Sydney-based Energy and Projects Director Kelly Davies, and strengthening the firm’s national property capability.
Read about Ben’s move to Kain Lawyers in Lawyers Weekly.
Transaction specialists Kain Lawyers congratulates the shareholders of Tuff Stuff Australia Pty Ltd on the sale of 100% of TKV Group to Astrak Global (UK).
The transaction represents a significant milestone for the TKV shareholders, supporting the next phase of the company’s growth as part of a global group.
The Kain Lawyers team that advised the TKV shareholders was led by Gerry Cawson, with assistance from Laura Murphy, Taylor Moore, Sam May and Sophia Laparidis.
Kain Lawyers is proud to support founder and family-owned businesses through important transition events.
Congratulations to all involved!
In her feature interview with Australaisan Lawyer, Kain Lawyers Director Kelly Davies shares how she was a scientist and mathematician before going into law.
Kelly discusses how her background in science, maths, and technology has created the foundation for her work as an energy transition project specialist and how collaborating with innovators in the energy sector is one of her favourite parts of the role.
Kelly also shares the importance of balance in her career, stating that her personal measure of career success is doing her job well while being present for her husband and children.
Read the full interview in Australasian Lawyer.
Kain Lawyers is pleased to have acted for Ecology & Heritage Partners Pty Ltd on their sale to Fyfe Pty Ltd.
Kain Lawyers advised on all legal aspects of the sale, drawing on our experience in professional services transactions and the environmental services sector.
Congratulations to the EHP team on this significant milestone. We wish the Fyfe Group all the best as custodians of this outstanding ecology and heritage practice into the future.
The Kain Lawyers team advising EHP was led by Nick Brown with assistance from Jack Dittmar.
Congratulations to all involved!
We are excited to welcome Kelly Davies as Director at Kain Lawyers in the firm’s Sydney office within our Property, Projects and Real Assets Team.
Kelly brings over 15 years of global experience in energy transition transactions, advising across the energy value chain.
With deep sector expertise and a commercial mindset, Kelly strengthens our ability to support clients navigating complex infrastructure and energy deals in a rapidly evolving market.
Read about Kelly’s move to Kain Lawyers in Lawyers Weekly.
Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Cibus Capital, a specialist London-based investment advisory firm, on the launch of Cibus Carbon.
Cibus Carbon has been structured to provide investors with a unique opportunity to receive direct distributions of ACCUs generated by the fund’s carbon abatement projects.
The Kain Lawyers team advising Cibus Capital was led by Brendan Ivers with support from Navar Amici, Cameron Chandler and Rocco Ierace.
Congratulations to the Cibus Capital team on this innovative venture. Kain Lawyers is proud to support projects that contribute to both climate action and biodiversity restoration.
Read more in the Australian Financial Review.
We are delighted to welcome Timothy Lipscombe as Director at Kain Lawyers in the firm’s Sydney office within our Debt Capital Markets team.
Tim has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading Banking & Finance lawyers in Chambers Global, Chambers Asia Pacific, Best Lawyers International, IFLR 1000, Legal 500 – Asia Pacific, Asialaw Profiles and Doyle’s Guide.
He has over 25 years’ cross border and domestic loan markets experience advising clients in the areas of syndicated, club and bilateral corporate and fund finance, leveraged and acquisition finance and real estate, property and construction finance.
Read about Tim’s move to Kain Lawyers at Lawyers Weekly.
We’re excited to share that Gerry Cawson, Kain Lawyers Director and Head of Private Markets, has been featured in the newly launched Ansarada FY25 ANZ Deal Indicators Report which offers important insights and trends shaping the market.
Report key takeaways:
1. Increased confidence and activity in M&A
2. Strategic acquisitions and consolidations taking precedence
3. Renewable energy investment momentum continues
4. Outbound M&A activity in Australia on the rise
5. Cautious dealmaking giving way to renewed market confidence across ANZ
Gerry’s market perspective:
“At Kain Lawyers, we’ve seen continued strength in mid-market deal making throughout FY25. Quality deals continue to get done in Australia when there is strategic alignment, realistic valuation expectations, and confidence in execution—though due diligence periods are extending.
We’re seeing encouraging early signs of renewed activity, particularly in healthcare, renewable energy, and B2B SaaS. What’s especially notable is the sharp uptick in inbound investment from UK and US buyers who are looking at Australia as a stable, transparent, and strategically positioned market.
The new Australian merger reforms will reshape deal strategy, requiring additional lead time and earlier adviser engagement. Looking to FY26, we expect the market to remain active but increasingly divided, rewarding preparation, agility, and market experience.”
Read Gerry’s full commentary and download the FY25 ANZ Deal Indicators Report here.