Sebastian Lynch

Solicitor

Sydney, Australia

Sebastian is a solicitor in our corporate practice, specialising in public and private mergers and acquisitions.

Sebastian specialises in corporate transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructures, joint ventures, and general corporate advisory. Sebastian has advised both Australian and international clients across a wide range of sectors.

Background

Sebastian holds a Juris Doctor from Monash University (First Class). He is admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia.

Experience & expertise

Selected matters

Perpetual Limited on its proposed A$2.2bn acquisition of its corporate trust and wealth management businesses by KKR by way of scheme
Link Group on its proposed A$2.2bn (EV) acquisition by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation
WiseTech Global on the acquisition of Matchbox Exchange
Hancock Energy (PB) Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd on its successful $440m off-market takeover offer for Warrego Energy Ltd (ASX: WGO)*
Allegro Funds Pty Ltd on its successful off-market takeover offer for Slater & Gordon Ltd (ASX: SGH)*
Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO) on it $2 billion joint venture with China Baowu Steel Group Co Ltd to develop the Western Ranges, Pilbara iron ore project*

*Experience prior to joining Herbert Smith Freehills