Partners

Senior Associates

Associates

Lawyers

Consultants

Law Graduates

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 25 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.

Directorships

Roger is a non-executive director of ASX listed companies Imugene 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

David is a Founding Partner of the firm.

He 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 25 years experience as a corporate lawyer.

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.

Peter is non-executive director of NSL Consolidated Ltd (listed on ASX) and chairman of PTO Consolidated Ltd and Discovery Resources Limited.

Mobile: 0403 065 957
E-mail: pwall@steinpag.com.au

Matthew Hawtin LLB GDipAppFin
Partner

Main Areas of Law

Equity Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporations Act and Listing Rules
Energy and Resources
Australian Financial Services licences
Managed Investment Schemes

Background and Experience

Matthew graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia in 2000 with a Bachelor of Laws. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance with FINSIA (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).

Matthew joined Steinepreis Paganin in January 2001 and was appointed as a Partner in July 2012. Matthew has a wide range of experience in general commercial and corporate matters, capital raisings, mergers and acquisition (including schemes of arrangement), reconstructions, mining and resources related matters, commercial drafting and compliance issues. Matthew’s other areas of practice include Australian Financial Services licences matters and managed investment schemes (registered and unregistered).

Mobile: 0402 149 426
Email: mhawtin@steinpag.com.au

Toby Hicks LLB BBus GradDipCSP ACSA ACIS
Partner

Main Areas of Law

Equity Capital Markets and capital raising
Asset acquisitions and disposals
Energy and Resources
Corporate Reconstructions
Company meetings
Mergers and Acquisitions

Background and Experience

Toby graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia in 1997 with a Bachelor of Business (Management) and in 2001 with a Bachelor of Laws that included study at the University of Notre Dame Law School in the United States. In June 2003 Toby completed a Graduate Diploma in Company Secretarial Practice and was made a Chartered Secretary in November 2006.

Toby joined Steinepreis Paganin in October 2004 and was appointed a Partner on 1 July 2012.

Toby acts for a variety of clients, including a number of ASX listed entities. Toby has experience in guiding clients through various transactional matters including initial public offerings and secondary capital raisings, asset acquisitions and disposals, mergers by both takeover and scheme of arrangement, and corporate reconstructions. Toby also has advised many clients in relation to the preparation and conduct of public company meetings.
Toby is a Governor of the University of Notre Dame Australia.

Mobile: 0404 864 935
Email: thicks@steinpag.com.au

David Naoum LLB (Hons) BComm GDipAppFin
Senior Associate

Main Areas of Law

Mergers and Acquisitions
Equity Capital Markets
Corporations Act and Listing Rules
Commercial drafting

Background and Experience

David graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2002 with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce. He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance with FINSIA (formerly the Securities Institute of Australia).

David joined Steinepreis Paganin as a Senior Associate in July 2010. Prior to commencing with Steinepreis Paganin, David spent over seven years with national law firm Freehills in their corporate section, including two years as a Senior Associate.

David has a wide range of experience advising on public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity capital market transactions and general corporate and commercial matters.

Andrew Disney LLB BSc (Juris)
Senior Associate

Main Areas of Law

Mergers and Acquisitions
Energy and Resources
Equity Capital Markets
Corporate Reconstructions
Corporate and Commercial Law

Background and Experience

Andrew graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1997 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science (Jurisprudence). Andrew acted as Environmental Advisor at Santos Ltd before commencing work as an energy and resources lawyer at Freehills in 2003.

Andrew joined Steinepreis Paganin as an Associate in October 2007 and was appointed as a Senior Associate in January 2011.

Andrew has a wide range of experience in mergers and acquisitions and energy and resources matters. He has advised clients on takeovers, corporate reconstructions, capital raisings and general corporate matters including joint venture agreements and the acquisition and divestment of energy and mining assets. Andrew is a board member of the WA Sustainable Energy Association and past president of the National Environmental Law Association (WA).

Elizabeth Shaw LLB BEc GradDipAppFin
Senior Associate

Main Areas of Law

Equity Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Commercial drafting
Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rule compliance
Managed Investment Schemes

Background and Experience

Elizabeth graduated from the University of Western Australia in 2004 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Economics (Money and Banking). She has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance with Kaplan Professional Australia.

Elizabeth joined Steinepreis Paganin as an articled clerk in February 2005 and was appointed as a Senior Associate in January 2011.

Elizabeth has experience in primary and secondary capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, preparing and reviewing prospectuses, commercial drafting, due diligence investigations, managed investment schemes, company meetings, Corporations Act and ASX Listing rule compliance and providing general commercial and corporate advice.

Rhys Waldon LLB BComm
Senior Associate

Main Areas of Law

Equity Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Energy and Resources
Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rule compliance

Background and Experience

Rhys graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Corporate Finance) in 2002 before spending the next two and a half years in London working on a contract basis as an accountant in two major law firms. Rhys then returned to Perth and commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin as an Articled Clerk in October 2005 and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in November 2006.

Rhys was appointed as an Associate in December 2009 and was appointed as a Senior Associate in April 2011.

Rhys has a wide range of experience in general corporate and commercial matters including capital raisings, spinoffs and demergers, mergers and acquisitions (including schemes of arrangement), due diligence investigations and compliance issues. Rhys also has experience in the drafting of numerous mining and resources documents including joint venture agreements, acquisition and disposal of mining assets, royalty agreement and independent solicitor’s reports. His other areas of practice include preparation of material for shareholders meetings and corporate governance matters.

Liesl Ellies LLB BA
Senior Associate

Main Areas of Law

Equity Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules compliance
Company meetings and corporate governance
Commercial drafting

Background and Experience

Liesl graduated from Murdoch University in 2004 with a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies (Japanese) and commenced employment as an Articled Clerk in 2005 at Phillips Fox. Liesl was admitted to practice in New South Wales and Western Australia in 2005 and joined Steinepreis Paganin in February 2007.

Liesl was appointed as an Associate in December 2009 and was appointed as a Senior Associate in April 2011.

Liesl’s experience includes capital raisings, preparation and review of prospectuses, Corporations Act and ASX compliance, mergers and acquisitions and advising private and public companies on a range of commercial and corporate transactions.

Simon Miller LLB
Associate

Background and Experience

Simon graduated from Murdoch University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts (Politics) and has been admitted to practice as a solicitor in both Western Australia and England and Wales.

Simon joined Steinepreis Paganin as an Associate in March 2013. Prior to commencing with Steinepreis Paganin Simon worked with international law firms in London on corporate and reconstruction matters and as an in-house advisor on legal and governance matters for World Vision in Melbourne and Geneva.

Simon has experience in general corporate advisory and banking and finance work including acquisition and disposal of companies, incorporation and reconstruction of corporate bodies, general corporate and company law agreements and shareholder agreements.

Daniel Tydde LLB BComm (Marketing)
Associate

Background and Experience

Daniel graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2001 with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing). Daniel’s legal experience consists of 3 years at a national firm and 4 years at a top tier firm in litigation, insolvency and reconstructions.

Daniel joined Steinepreis Paganin as an Associate in December 2010.

Daniel has a wide range of experience in corporate matters and has advised clients on takeovers, corporate reconstructions, capital raisings and general corporate matters as well as, insolvency and distressed debt situations.

John Kay LLB
Associate

Background and Experience

John graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and has been admitted to practice as a solicitor in both Western Australia and England and Wales. John commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin in August 2009.

John’s experience includes capital raisings, due diligence investigations, commercial drafting, preparation and review of prospectuses, mergers and acquisitions and Corporations Act and ASX compliance. He also advises private and public companies on general commercial and corporate transactions.

John was appointed as an Associate at Steinepreis Paganin on 1 July 2011.

Aimee Jones LLB
Associate

Background and Experience

Aimee graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Politics and Italian) and commenced employment as Law Graduate at a national firm in February 2009. In December 2009, Aimee was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia and commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2011.

Aimee’s experience includes commercial drafting, capital raisings and due diligence investigations.

Aimee was appointed as an Associate at Steinepreis Paganin on 1 January 2013

Annette Della-Vedova LLB
Associate

Background and Experience

Annette graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws. Following graduation, Annette commenced employment as an Articled Clerk with a top tier national firm and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in April 2008. Annette commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin in January 2011.

Annette has experience in mergers and acquisitions, commercial drafting, due diligence investigations, commercial property leasing, property disposals and acquisitions, Corporations Act and ASX listing rule compliance and providing general commercial and corporate advice.

Annette was appointed as an Associate at Steinepreis Paganin on 1 January 2012.

Taylia Rocci LLB BComm
Associate

Background and Experience

Taylia graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance) in June 2006. Following graduation Taylia moved to London where she worked as a paralegal before returning to Perth and commencing as an Articled Clerk with Clayton Utz in February 2008. Taylia was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in March 2009 and commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin in June 2010.

Taylia was appointed as an Associate at Steinepreis Paganin on 1 January 2012.

Cameron Bill LLB BA GradDipAppCorpGov GradCertAppFin
Associate

Background and Experience

Cameron is admitted to legal practice in Western Australia, New South Wales and Australian Federal Courts. He was articled to the Perth based law firm Lavan Legal in 2006 and gained a range of experience, predominantly in corporate commercial law with exposure to corporate litigation.

His core competencies consist of corporate law, ASIC and ASX compliance, advising listed and unlisted business structures, equity capital markets, company meetings, board and shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial drafting.

In addition to his experience in private practice, Cameron worked for several years in ASX Listings, initially in the Perth home branch and subsequently as a Senior Adviser based in ASX’s Sydney office. That experience is coupled with post graduate qualifications from Kaplan and CSA.

Cameron further specialises in the energy and resources sector and gained specialist expertise in hard rock mining and JORC Code compliance during his tenure at the ASX, before joining Steinepreis Paganin in October 2012.

Alexandra Hillyer LLB
Solicitor

Background

Alexandra graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws at the end of 2011. Alexandra commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in November 2011 and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in August 2012.

Alexandra has experience in general commercial law, capital raisings, managed investment schemes, due diligence investigations and Corporations Act and ASX compliance.

Stephen Petersen LLB BMassComm
Solicitor

Background

Stephen graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Mass Communication (Public Relations) at the end of 2011.  Stephen commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2012 and was admitted as a lawyer in Western Australia in March 2013.

Stephen’s experience includes advice in relation to general commercial law, capital raisings, commercial drafting, due diligence investigations, Corporations Act and ASX compliance.

Philip Greaney LLB
Solicitor

Background and Experience

Phil graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2009. Phil completed the College of Law Practical Legal Training Program and was admitted as a lawyer in Western Australia in October 2010 while employed at a specialised boutique mining firm.

Phil commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin in September 2011.

Phil’s experience includes advice in relation to capital raisings, due diligence investigations, commercial drafting, Corporations Act and ASX compliance.

Paul Gregory LLB BBus LLM GDipLegPrac GCertCom
Solicitor

Background and Experience

Paul graduated from Griffith University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, Skills and Ethics. He commenced employment with a top-tier law firm and in November 2008 was admitted as a solicitor in Queensland.

In 2010, Paul commenced employment with a national law firm and completed his Graduate Certificate in Commerce (Applied Finance) at Griffith University. In 2012 he completed his Master of Laws at the University of Queensland.

Paul moved to Western Australia in February 2013 to commence his employment with Steinepreis Paganin.

Paul’s experience includes capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence investigations, general commercial drafting and Corporations Act and ASX compliance. He also advises energy and resources companies on joint ventures and other projects.

Michael McGown LLB
Solicitor

Background and Experience

Michael graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia with a Bachelor of Laws in 2009 and commenced employment as an Articled Clerk with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2010 and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in March 2011.

Michael’s experience includes the provision of advice in relation to capital raisings, mergers and acquisitions, commercial drafting, Corporations Act and ASX compliance.

Erin Hookey LLB BComm
Solicitor

Background and Experience

Erin graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in Modern Languages (German) at the end of 2010. Erin commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2011 and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in December 2011.

Erin has experience in Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules compliance, mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings and transaction structuring within Australia and internationally.

Sandra Taran LLB BComm LLB BComm
Solicitor

Background and Experience

Sandra graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce in 2010. Sandra commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2011 and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in December 2011.

Sandra’s experience includes capital raisings, commercial drafting and due diligence investigations.

Sarah Hilton LLB BA
Solicitor

Background and Experience

Sarah graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) in 2007 before graduating from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2010. Sarah commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2011 and was admitted as a solicitor in Western Australia in December 2011.

Sarah’s experience includes general commercial law, commercial drafting, due diligence investigations, Corporations Act and ASX compliance.

Renee Kaczmarczyk LLB BComm
Solicitor

Background

Renee graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate and Investment Finance) at the end of 2011. Renee has also completed a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice with the College of Law.

Renee commenced employment with Steinepreis Paganin in January 2012 and was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in December 2012.

Renee has experience in commercial drafting, capital raisings, due diligence investigations, Australian Financial Services Licensing, commercial litigation and providing advice in relation to Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rule compliance and general commercial and corporate transactions.

Michael McCarrey LLB
Solicitor

Background

Michael graduated from Murdoch University with a Bachelor of Laws in 2011.  Michael commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2012 and was admitted as a lawyer in Western Australia in December 2012.

Michael’s experience includes advice in relation to general commercial law, capital raisings, commercial drafting, due diligence investigations, Corporations Act and ASX compliance.

Mark McConnell LLB (Hons)
Consultant

Background and Experience

Mark graduated from Edinburgh University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and commenced working as a Trainee Solicitor with Archibald, Campbell & Harley in Edinburgh, United Kingdom in 2005. Mark completed a two year traineeship and a subsequent two years of corporate law practice with the firm until he relocated to Perth, Western Australia in 2009.

Mark joined Steinepreis Paganin in 2010 as a Consultant (admitted in Scotland, not admitted in Australia) and is undertaking further study to become admitted in Western Australia.

Mark has experience in general corporate advisory and banking and finance work including acquisition and disposal of companies, incorporation and reconstruction of corporate bodies, general corporate and company law agreements and shareholder agreements.

Hanna Posa LLB BComm
Law Graduate

Background

Hanna graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Investment Finance) at the end of 2012. Hanna commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2013.

Peter Prendiville LLB BComm
Law Graduate

Background

Peter graduated from the University of Notre Dame Australia with a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Major) at the end of 2012. Peter commenced employment as a Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2013.

Katina Bacopanos LLB BComm
Law Graduate

Background

Katina graduated from the University of Western Australia with Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce (Investment Finance and Financial Accounting) in 2012. Katina commenced employment as Law Graduate with Steinepreis Paganin in February 2013.