01/07/2020

Gilbert + Tobin Corporate Advisory practice are delighted to welcome new partner Nathan Cahill to the group in Sydney. With over 20 years of experience in the investment industry, Nathan is a leading Australian investment law practitioner, and brings a wealth of experience in local and offshore investments across numerous asset classes including credit, hedge equity, private equity, venture capital, real estate and other investment product classes. 

Nathan is known for his commercial acumen, innovation and pragmatic approach and has received numerous industry accolades including for industry innovation. A broad range of clients including major hedge and equity fund managers, financial institutions and large family offices appoint Nathan to advise on business strategy, fundraising, launching new ventures & funds, mitigating risk or making investments. Nathan is also experienced in managing regulator challenges.

In joining G+T, Nathan will play a key role in strengthening the premier investment law practice in Australia. He commented, “G+T has the best of the best in the areas it practices. And clients want the trusted best particularly in these troubled times where solid strategic advice is needed. In joining G+T I will be working with a team known for their strong entrepreneurial and flexible culture aimed at delivering the best commercial outcomes for their clients.

Nathan noted that he will be working with partners Adam Laura, Deborah Johns and Peter Reeves, who are established experts in Investment Funds and Fintech. He noted the team had a common goal to “build the best investment law practice in the country covering all aspects of investment across multiple asset classes. We want to add a lot of talent that are passionate about the investment industry.”

Nathan is a Director of Australian Investment Council and a regular speaker at business events. Prior to this appointment, Nathan was partner at MinterEllison in Sydney, specialising in investment law.

(Specialist practice areas include: Investment fund product design and innovation / Registered and unregistered schemes / Investor negotiations / Listed funds / Investment platforms / Investment structures / ASIC regulation and managing regulatory challenges / Range of asset classes including credit, listed equity, private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and real estate / Family office work including establishing offices, governance, protecting assets and investing capital.)

About Gilbert + Tobin

Gilbert + Tobin is a leading Australian law firm, advising clients on their most significant corporate transactions, regulatory matters and disputes. We provide commercial and innovative legal solutions for ASX 100 leading companies, major infrastructure and services providers as well as government and public authorities across Australia and around the world.

An international leader in M&A, private equity, capital markets, competition and regulation and technology and digital, we work on complex issues that define and direct the market.

Gilbert + Tobin was named Law Firm of the Year in the 2019 Australasian Law Awards, and 2019 Financial Times Most Innovative Law Firm in Asia-Pacific.