National transactions capability strengthened with senior director appointment in Sydney

Kain Lawyers has further expanded its national presence with the appointment of James Tannock as Director in the firm’s Sydney office.  James’ appointment is the sixth senior appointment in the past twelve months and further adds to the transactional expertise across Kain Lawyers’ three offices.

James has extensive domestic and international experience advising on complex M&A and equity structuring transactions across a diverse range of industries, including health, technology, financial services, and property. His expertise covers cross-border and domestic M&A, equity and acquisition structuring, shareholder and partnership arrangements (including management equity plans), capital raising, equity investments, and general corporate advisory.

Notably, James represented MA Financial in its $225 million acquisition of the D’Albora Marina Portfolio from Balmain Corporation, advising on related fund and structuring matters, including Balmain’s reinvestment as a cornerstone investor in the newly established MA Marina Fund.

Kain Lawyers Managing Director, John Kain, said James’ exceptional skillset further enhances the firm’s pre-eminent position in Australian mid-market transactions.

“We are proud to welcome James to our national team of 70 professionals.  His experience in Australian and offshore markets will add further depth to our growing Private Equity practice.  Our singular focus on mid-market transactions continues to set us apart in the market and allow us to attract lawyers of James’ calibre.”

James began his legal career at Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney before working for six years in London in the M&A and private equity teams of US firms Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Winston & Strawn. He was most recently a Partner in the Sydney M&A team at Hamilton Locke.

James will join Kain Lawyers Sydney-based Directors David Mitchell, Nick Slack and Brendan Wykes.

Read more about James’ appointment in the Australasian Lawyer and Lawyers Weekly.