Stephanie Daveson
Clayton Utz
Partner
Brisbane
Clients testify to her "ability to deliver reliable, outstanding results time and time again, regardless of the time pressures. Her advice demonstrates her aptitude to think commercially and with the precision and clarity that is second to none, and in our view sets her above the pack for other legal providers in this market."
– [Client quote]
Overview
A leading M&A and capital markets deal maker with specialist expertise in healthcare, sector aggregations and member-owned bank mergers. Sought out by Board members and C-suite for strategic insight, commercial approach and driving delivery of complex commercial deals on time and in budget. Recent accolades include Capital Markets Lawyer of the Year (Australia) and recognised as a peer-reviewed "Best Lawyer" in M&A since 2013. Diverse roles - from non-executive director during a hostile takeover to Takeovers Panel member – experience that sets her apart from others in the market.
Notable Work
- Healthia take private by PEP by scheme of arrangement, and advised on its aggregation acquisitions, secondary raisings and IPO on ASX and acquisition of over 100 allied health businesses, including physiotherapists, podiatrists and optometrists
- Acquisition of ICON Cancer Care by funds QIC, GS PIA and others
- Merger of member-owned bank Newcastle Permanent merger with Greater Bank and BCU with P&N Bank
- Graymont acquisition by de-merger of Sibelco's lime production business in Australia
- Vossloh acquisition of rail infrastructure company, Austrak
- Aurizon divestment of its CRT bulk freight hauling business, acquisition and then later divestment of its interest in the Moorebank Intermodal Termination and advising on its bid for GRail
- Regulatory aspects of Melco Resort’s acquisition of 19.99% of Crown Casino and Blackstone's acquisition of Crown Resorts.
- Motorcycle Holdings' acquisition of Australia's largest distributor of motorcycle accessories, Cassens and advising on their its sector aggregation strategy
- Weis family sale of their business to Unilever
- Advised on IPOs, ASX listings and secondary raisings for Healthia, Virtus Health, Wagners, Smiles Inclusive, PWR, Motorcycle Holdings, Straits Resources, Alchemia, Stanmore Coal, Arrow Energy, Retail Food Group and Highlands Pacific, among others.
Insights
Australian Government responds to independent review of continuous disclosure laws by adopting its recommendations
20 Aug 2024 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz welcomes back Hugh Brolsma as Partner
29 Jan 2024 | Media Release
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Company directors must act now and consider nature-related risks, according to new legal opinion
6 Nov 2023 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz captures two 'Law Firm of the Year' awards in The Best Lawyers in Australia 2024 edition
20 Apr 2023 | Media Release
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ASIC changes to the new employee share scheme regime for listed entities
7 Feb 2023 | Article
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ASIC changes to the new employee share scheme regime for unlisted entities
7 Feb 2023 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates Newcastle Permanent on green light for $19.5 billion Greater Bank merger
7 Nov 2022 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises MotorCycle Holdings Limited on $60 million Mojo Group acquisition
27 Sep 2022 | Media Release
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Equity incentives for employees: new Corporation Act rules for listed entities
14 Apr 2022 | Article
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Unlisted entities and equity incentives for employees – rule changes from 1 October 2022
14 Apr 2022 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates our client Healthia on strategic Back in Motion acquisition
20 Sep 2021 | Media Release
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Long-awaited certainty as Parliament permits virtual general meetings
16 Aug 2021 | Article
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Significant reforms to the Australian continuous disclosure regime are now law: A guide for listed entities and their officers
16 Aug 2021 | Article
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Temporary COVID-19 relief for virtual shareholder meetings and continuous disclosure has now lapsed
23 Mar 2021 | Article
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Significant proposed changes to the Corporations Act for continuous disclosure, AGMs and e-signing
22 Feb 2021 | Article
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NSW launches remote witnessing pilot scheme; Treasurer remakes e-signing arrangements for companies
29 Sep 2020 | Article
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COVID-19 temporary changes to continuous disclosure provisions for listed entities
27 May 2020 | Article
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Company directors and secretaries allowed to sign documents electronically, and clarity on company meetings, in new COVID-19 measures
6 May 2020 | Article
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ASX and ASIC COVID-19 capital raising and other measures to provide temporary relief for ASX-listed entities
1 Apr 2020 | Article
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ASX Corporate Governance Principles give a clearer framework for corporate Australia – and some work to do
27 Feb 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz congratulates Healthia on successful launch of $26.8 million IPO and ASX listing
11 Sep 2018 | Media Release
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Clayton Utz features prominently on the 2019 Best Lawyers Australia list
13 Apr 2018 | Media Release
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