Catherine Debreceny

Director - Kain Lawyers @Kain Lawyers

Melbourne, AU

Director - Kain Lawyers with significant national and international experience in mergers, acquisitions and disposals. I provide a broad range of corporate and commercial advice and work with portfolio and private companies on day to day commercial requirements as well as critical and commercially sensitive transactions where the client it is making a key acquisition or divestment. Clients include founders and owners, start-ups, listed public companies, multinational groups, Australian subsidiaries of multinational groups and privately held Australian companies. My practice spans sector types, however I focus on three key strategic areas:Founder-owned businessesAdvising founder and family owned businesses to help prepare for and execute a liquidity event, including working with a network of other advisors to best position stakeholders for a clean exit at a premium valuation. Whether trade sales, capital raising or private equity these transactions are often transformational for organisations and career-defining for individuals. Particular experience in competitive bid processes.Australian corporates (listed and unlisted)Advising companies on a diverse range of transactions, including roll ups, acquisitions and divestments as well as supporting day to day operational requirements and governance.Facilitating international transactions Representing international buyers in acquiring Australian targets, often working with a network of international advisors. Working in collaboration with Australian management of Australian subsidiaries of global companies to facilitate transactions that meet Australian norms and standards while satisfying the requirements of international legal teams. Best Lawyers each year 20••••25, recommended for M&A

Melbourne University

LLB (HONS)

University of Auckland

BSc

University of Auckland

MSc (HONS)