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When the Best Women in M&A Speak,
we Ensure Every Word is Heard
Five key takeaways for dealmaking
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Sponsors are looking to deploy capital
Investors are playing a waiting game with rates
Macro themes are driving outlook
Deal teams are conscious of ESG contagion
The deal landscape is evolving, and those who stay ahead of the curve will be best positioned for success. Our latest M&A Outlook Report unpacks the key forces driving dealmaking—from private capital deployment and cross-border activity to the growing role of AI in due diligence.
Discover how shifting macroeconomic conditions, ESG scrutiny, and digital infrastructure investment are shaping the market.
The report will be available soon. Register to receive your copy and gain the insights you need to navigate the year ahead with confidence.
What do the experts predict for M&A in 2024/2025?
01. Tech remains attractive
02. Australia to benefit from Chinese tensions
03. Private equity ready to transact
04. Regulatory changes could affect dealmaking
M&A insights from top Australian Dealmakers
A sincere thank you to the incredible dealmakers who contributed to this report. Their insights not only embrace our understanding of the market, but also highlight the strides being made towards a more inclusive and diverse M&A industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Justin Smith
Managing Director
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Tim Miles
Founder & Principal
Miles Advisory Partners
Gareth Cope
Partner
Miles Advisory Partners
Rawdon Briggs
Head of Agribusiness
Colliers
Mark Calvetti
Partner & Head of Corporate Finance
William Buck
Kate Koidl
Partner
MinterEllison
Holly Stiles
Partner & National Head of Corporate Finance
Grant Thornton
Hemang Shah
Partner
Jones Day
Chris Brown
Partner
Hall & Wilcox
Brendan Mulheron
Co-Head of Technology, Media & Telecoms
UBS
Andrew McFarlane
Partner
BDO M&A
David Friedlander
Australian Chair & Partner
King & Wood Mallesons
Featuring insights from leading
M&A dealmakers:
Featuring insights from leading M&A dealmakers:
Get ahead of the trends shaping M&A in 2025
12 of Australia's leading female dealmakers share their insights on the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping M&A in 2025. These industry leaders have steered transactions through market cycles, driven change, and are paving the way for greater inclusion in the sector.
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Tech and AI will continue to streamline drafting and diligence
When the Best Women in M&A Speak,
we Ensure Every Word is Heard
Gaynor Tracey
Head of Corporate Hamilton Locke
Helen Sutherland
Partner
KPMG M&A
Courtney Roe
Director
McGrathNicol
Katie Klosterman
Co-Head Financial Institutions Group, Managing Director
UBS Investment Bank
Natasha Davidson
Deputy General Counsel, Software & Digitalization Renesas Electronics
Edwina Baruffi
Director, General Industries
Citi
Featuring insights from leading
M&A dealmakers:
Featuring insights from leading M&A dealmakers:
Sarah Lloyd-Johns
Managing Director, Investment Banking
Morgan Stanley
Madeleine Kulakauskas
Partner
Hamilton Locke
Lynda Reid
Corporate Advisory Partner
Mills Oakley
Harriet Hawksworth
Senior Manager,
Deal Advisory
BDO
Holly Stiles
Partner, National Head of Corporate Finance
Grant Thornton Australia
Ani Satchcroft
Co-Head of Infrastructure for Asia-Pacific
Macquarie Asset Management
