Carl works in our corporate and commercial team, helping Australian and international businesses navigate complex transactions and manage commercial risk. He works across energy, agriculture, technology, professional services and manufacturing, advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, foreign investment and governance.
Clients value Carl for his commercial approach, responsiveness and ability to cut through complexity, particularly when deals are moving quickly or involve multiple parties across different jurisdictions.
Carl brings deep Asia-Pacific and China Market experience, offering insight into international transactions and disputes. He is a trusted advisor on commercial arrangements and international arbitration, particularly where differing regulatory frameworks and business practices create complexity.
Experience
Advising the shareholders of JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd on their divestment to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Advising an Australian based agricultural company on a proposed A$900 million+ investment in a global joint venture and a proposed A$400 million+ divestment.
Advised Risen Energy on the sale of what was at the time the largest solar farm in Western Australia.
Advised a US-listed technology company on the acquisition of an Asia-Pacific cloud-based image-rendering technology company.
Advised a Chinese company on a mining-sector acquisition, including drafting and negotiating sale, call option and shareholder agreements.
Advised North American, Eurpean and Asian multinationals on Australian foreign investment and related regulation including the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth), Foreign Acquisitions and Takeover Regulation 2015 (Cth), Security of Critcal Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and Federal Government Foreign Investment Policy.
Represented claimants in Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre proceedings involving a commercial contract dispute governed by Hong Kong law, a cross-border M&A dispute governed by Korean law, a Sino-foreign joint venture dispute and a construction contract dispute governed by Chinese law.
Represented claimants, working with Chinese counsel, in HKIAC proceedings concerning a large infrastructure project in China.
Represented the claimant in Singapore International Arbitration Centre proceedings concerning a cross-border iron ore purchase agreement governed by Australian law.
Represented claimants, working with Chinese counsel, in Shanghai International Arbitration Centre proceedings concerning a large infrastructure project in China.
Awards and recognition
University of Queensland Young Alumnus of the Year Award
Finalist, 2012 and 2014
Memberships and community involvement
- Australia-China Business Council | Former Director and Queensland Branch Representative
- Queensland Branch of Australia-China Business Council | Executive Committee Member