Simon Morris
Special Counsel. Melbourne.
+61 3 9672 3201 | simon.morris@corrs.com.au | vCardThe emergence of Asia as a major force within the global market has many clients seeking legal advice from those with a finger on the international pulse.
With almost a decade’s experience in Hong Kong, a solid corporate advisory practice and active involvement with China-Australia business groups – Simon truly understands the commercial impacts of this shifting international landscape.
The emergence of Asia as a major force within the global market has many clients seeking legal advice from those with a finger on the international pulse.
With almost a decade’s experience in Hong Kong, a solid corporate advisory practice and active involvement with China-Australia business groups – Simon truly understands the commercial impacts of this shifting international landscape.
Simon’s expertise has been effectively utilised in matters such as the sale of AV Jennings’ contract building division, which paved the way for Japan’s leading home developer to enter the Australian market; and the $1.4 billion sale of Foster’s Group Ltd’s Australian Leisure & Hospitality division.
Simon's Expertise
- Sale of Foster’s Group Limited’s wine clubs and services businesses Principal Counsel for the sale by Foster’s Group Ltd of its wine clubs and services business to private equity funds controlled by Archer Capital.
- BrisConnections consortium Acted as leader of the equity team in respect of the BrisConnections consortium formed by Macquarie Bank and Thiess in respect of the Airport Link project in Brisbane, Australia.
- $1.4 billion sale of Foster’s Group Ltd’s Australian Leisure & Hospitality Division Acted as lead legal advisor on the sale by IPO. This included chairing the due diligence and steering committee meetings and advising on complex commercial, equity and trust issues.
- $18.5 million sale of AV Jennings Ltd’s contract building division Advised in the sale of AV Jennings’ Contract building division to Sekisui House Australia Holdings – the Australian subsidiary of Japan’s leading home developer, Sekisui House Ltd.
What others say
- “Best Lawyer in Corporate and Governance” Best Lawyers Peer Review 2011
- “A good technical lawyer, capable, competent and also unassuming” ALB Guide: Private Equity Law 2009
Simon's Leadership
- Australia China Business Council Member
- Centre for Corporate Law & Securities Regulation Seminar Speaker and Member of the Advisory Committee
- Australian Institute of Company Directors Member
- Hong Kong Australia Business Association Limited Member