Craig is an experienced corporate and commercial lawyer, focused on capital raisings, mergers + acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate governance.  He also has significant experience with Australian-based companies that invest and operate in Africa as well as African-based companies investing and operating in Australia.

Craig's expertise includes:

  • Corporate law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Commercial law
  • Property law

Recently Overseen Projects

  • A $20 million capital raising for an mineral exploration company based out of Singapore;
  • A capital restructure of a mining service company;
  • Providing advice on the prospectus (for due diligence purposes) of a coal seam gas exploration company listing on the ASX;
  • A $2million capital raising for a global IT company.

Experience

Corporate solutions in Zimbabwe Our client sought a majority stake in a Zimbabwean coal seam gas exploration company, but needed to comply with local Black empowerment laws. To resolve the issue, I worked closely with counsel in Zimbabwe. Ultimately, we structured a deal where our client retained control but also complied with local legislation.

Global advice and counsel My experience with Australian-based companies overseas runs the gamut from helping a listed Australian mining services company acquire an internationally owned screening company to advising on numerous drilling and coal supply agreements. I’ve also advised on a joint venture agreement between two international drilling companies and helped a large timber company acquire a timber manufacturing and processing company.

Qualifications, membership and recognition

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of South Africa
  • Master of Laws (Corporate) – Rand Afrikaans University
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of South Africa
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Competition Law, University of the Witwatersrand
  • Solicitor, Supreme Court of Queensland
  • Solicitor, Supreme Court of Victoria
  • Solicitor, High Court of Australia
  • Solicitor, High Court of South Africa
  • President, Australia-Africa Business Council
  • Member, Queensland Law Society
  • Director, Eidos Institute Limited