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Jacob Thomas

Director

Jacob Thomas, Director

Having worked at Top Tier firms in the Middle East and in Sydney, Jacob brings an international perspective to a broad range of clients across a variety of sectors on their full range of transactional requirements.

Jacob specialises in private M&A, capital raisings, corporate governance and a broad range of commercial matters.

Jacob’s recent experience includes advising:

  • Jazwares LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, on its acquisition of the Big Balloon toy distribution business;
  • Adelaide Insurance Builders on its sale to a Straight Bat Private Equity portfolio company;
  • Advising Yes Group on several acquisitions of solar farm projects;
  • Efex on several bolt-on transactions;
  • Consilium Technology on its sale to Pemba Capital Partners;
  • SACARE on its sale and partnership with Pemba Capital Partner’s ONCALL Group;
  • Complexica on its capital raise arrangements with Microequities Asset Management, funds managed by MA Financial Group and Flinders Port Holdings;
  • Silk Laser Clinics (ASX:SLA) on its acquisition of Australian Skin Clinics;
  • Stilmark Holdings on its majority sale of Insightus;
  • Corval Group on its acquisition of MaxFoods Pty Ltd; and
  • Customs Agency Services on its sale to Mondiale VGL.

Awards and recognition

  • The Doyle's Guide 2026

    Ranked as Leading in the area of Corporate Law

  • The Doyle's Guide 2026

    Ranked as Recommended in the area of Commercial & Business Law (since 2025)

  • The Doyle's Guide 2025

    Ranked as Recommended in the area of Corporate Law (since 2022)

Jacob Thomas is very intelligent and creates deep relationships with clients. He is commercially aware and is a highly engaging professional that doesn't miss a beat under pressure.

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