Staff Partners
Partners
| Roger Steinepreis | David Paganin |
| Mark Foster | Jonathan Murray |
| Peter Wall |
|
Roger Steinepreis BJuris LLB
Managing Partner
Main Areas of Law
- Corporate Law and Equity Finance
- Reconstructions
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Energy and Resources
- Equity Capital Markets
- AFS Licensing and Managed Investment Schemes
Background and Experience
Roger graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Jurisprudence (1984) and Bachelor of Laws (1985) and has over 22 years experience as a corporate and resources lawyer. He is the Managing Partner of the firm and has been in this role since the firm commenced in 1997.
He has acted as the legal adviser on in excess of 40 initial public offers and has advised numerous companies, large and small, on strategic acquisitions, whether by takeover, scheme of arrangement, trade sale or other means.
He has a particular interest in energy and resources law and continues to act for a number of listed and unlisted entities in this field.
Transaction - Major Projects
Roger has advised on the following major transactions:
- Mineral Resources Limited on its initial public offer (market capitalisation now approximately A$750 million) and subsequent takeover of Polaris Metals Limited.
- TFS Corporation Limited on its initial public offer (market capitalisation now approximately A$185 million), AFS licensing matters and annual managed investment schemes.
- Dioro Exploration NL on its recent transactions, including the acquisition of the Penfold and South Kal projects, a capital raising of Cdn $50 million and its subsequent takeover defences from offers by each of Avoca Resources Limited and Ramelius Resources Limited.
- Recapitalisations by each of Apollo Consolidated Limited and Avonlea Minerals Limited.
Directorships
Roger is a non-executive director of ASX listed companies Imugene Limited, ComTel Corporation Limited, Adavale Resources Limited, Apollo Consolidated Limited and Avonlea Minerals Limited.
Mobile: 0419 221 994
E-mail: roger@steinpag.com.au
David Paganin BJuris LLB BA
Founding Partner
Main Areas of Law
- Strategic Corporate Advice
- Corporate Law and Equity Finance
- Corporate Restructuring
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Equity Capital Markets
Background and Experience
David graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Jurisprudence (1984), Bachelor of Laws (1985) and a Bachelor of Arts (1989) and has over 22 years experience as a corporate lawyer. He is a Founding Partner of the firm.
He specialises in the provision of strategic corporate advice and has significant experience in corporate negotiation. He also focuses on corporate structuring for start up entities and advice associated with mergers and acquisitions.
Mobile: 0419 221 996
E-mail: pago@steinpag.com.au
Mark Foster LLB BComm FFin
Partner
Main Areas of Law
- Corporate Law and Equity Finance
- Reconstructions
- Energy and Resources
- Equity Capital Markets
- AFS Licensing and Managed Investment Schemes
Background and Experience
Mark graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1995 with a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Accounting and Finance) and a Bachelor of Laws and is also a member of FINSIA (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).
Mark commenced employment at Steinepreis Paganin in early February 1998 and has been a partner since 1 July 2001. Mark has a varied client base, including a number of ASX listed entities. Mark has been involved in numerous capital raisings and has advised on a large range of corporate and commercial matters. Mark also has experience in the preparation and implementation of both registered and unregistered managed investment schemes.
Mobile: 0418 903 703
E-mail: mfoster@steinpag.com.au
Jonathan Murray LLB BComm FFin
Partner
Main Areas of Law
- Equity Capital Markets
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Energy and Resources
- Takeovers Panel
Background and Experience
Jonathan has practiced as a corporate lawyer since 1996. He joined the firm in December 1997 having previously worked at a national law firm for two years. Jonathan was appointed as a partner on July 2001.
His principal practice areas include equity capital markets, takeovers, project acquisitions and divestments, corporate governance, commercial law and strategy.
Jonathan is a member of FINSIA (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).
Mobile: 0419 666 278
E-mail: jmurray@steinpag.com.au
Peter Wall LLB BComm MAppFin FFin
Partner
Main Areas of Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate Law and Equity Finance
- Reconstructions and Recapitalisations
- Energy and Resources
- Equity Capital Markets
- General Commercial Law
Background and Experience
Peter graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1998 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Finance). He has also completed a Masters of Applied Finance and Investment with FINSIA (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).
Following graduation from UWA, Peter commenced employment at Jackson McDonald and later joined Steinepreis Paganin in January 2000.
Peter was appointed a Partner at Steinepreis Paganin on 1 July 2005.
Peter has a wide range of experience in all forms of mergers and acquisitions (including takeovers and schemes of arrangement) and has also advised on numerous successful IPOs and back door listings on ASX. In addition, Peter specialises in corporate reconstructions and recapitalisations of listed entities, acting as principal or alternatively an adviser to the transaction. Peter's other core areas of practice include energy and resources, capital markets, corporate and strategic advice, securities law, commercial law and contract law.
Recent Transactions
- MACA Ltd on its fully underwritten initial public offer to raise $60 million;
- Minbox Resources Ltd on its initial public offer to raise $8 million;
- Tusker Gold Limited on its friendly $80 million all cash takeover by Barrick Gold Corporation;
- Ammtec Ltd on its takeover defence and subsequent agreed (increased) $150 million takeover by Campbell Brothers Ltd;
- Tap Oil Limited on its $83 million accelerated rights issue and placement; and
- Brainytoys Ltd (now Energio Ltd) on its recapitalisation and relisting on ASX.
Directorships
Peter is non-executive director of NSL Consolidated Ltd (listed on ASX).
Mobile: 0403 065 957
E-mail: pwall@steinpag.com.au
Claire Tolcon LLB BComm FFin
Partner
Main Areas of Law
- Corporate Law and Equity Finance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Reconstructions
- Energy and Resources
- Corporate Governance and Compliance
- General Commercial Law
Background and Experience
Claire graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (major in accounting) in 1997. She has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment with FINSIA (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia) and is currently completing a Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance with Chartered Secretaries of Australia.
Following graduation from Murdoch University, Claire commenced employment at Phillips Fox and later joined Steinepreis Paganin in August 2000.
Claire was appointed as a Partner at Steinepreis Paganin on 1 July 2006.
Claire has experience in capital raisings, corporate reconstructions, mergers and acquisitions, preparation of company shareholders meeting material, due diligence and the provision of advice on a wide spectrum of corporate, commercial and contractual matters. Claire also has experience in advising and drafting of numerous mining and resources contracts including joint venture agreements, acquisition of tenement agreements, access agreements and independent solicitor’s reports.
Mobile: 0401 989 997
E-mail: ctolcon@steinpag.com.au