Corporate & Commercial

Driving commercial outcomes with sound governance and strategic decision-making – to the highest standards of accountability and risk compliance

Our focus is on getting to the heart of our clients’ businesses so we can support them as they identify commercial opportunities and navigate complex strategic matters. We deliver pragmatic, commercial solutions for transactions, commercial contracting, governance and compliance issues in order to manage risk as well as position for growth.

We guide some of the world’s leading corporates, commercial organisations, banks, institutions, Governments and public sector bodies through all stages of their development across a broad range of sectors.  Our corporate and commercial team is one of the leading practices in Australia with the complete range of experience to advise businesses on their reputational and legal risks throughout their lifecycle.

Due to our deep understanding of our clients’ business strategies, we provide advisory and governance support, risk and compliance guidance and assistance with the commercial contracts needed for the optimal operation of a business.

We work across the full spectrum of corporate advisory and commercial services. From advising senior management and boards on complex business, compliance and legal issues; to collaborating with public and private companies to consider, negotiate and document corporate and commercial arrangements, whether they be outsourcing & transitional agreements, complex bespoke contracts, or a suite of standard-form documents.

Our close relationships with regulators and deep understanding of the challenges companies face means we can make judgement calls on key issues and we know how to balance the obligations of directors, compliance requirements and the rights and expectations of shareholders against the realities of running a business in a complex commercial and regulatory environment.

We know what to look for – and where

Our team brings together highly skilled lawyers from across the firm with expertise in corporate and commercial issues and practices. They have the skills and experience necessary to achieve commercial results and outcomes through creative solutions, technical excellence, and best practice

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Testimonials
  • They have an exceptional understanding of the law and market, integrated consideration of both business and legal issues and risks, as well as clear and comprehensive communication with the client.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • KWM (Mallesons) are commercial and responsive, with very high attention to detail, they are able to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • The King & Wood Mallesons (Mallesons) M&A and Corporate team is differentiated by its deep knowledge of the clients it acts for, its depth of experience, and its commercial and pragmatic approach.
    Legal 500 2024

Latest Thinking

Publication

OnBoard

Leading market insights purposefully curated for directors, general counsel and company secretaries.

07 April 2026

Insight

ASIC proceedings against directors and officers of The Star Entertainment Group

On 5 March 2026, the Federal Court (Lee J) delivered its judgment in ASIC’s landmark case against all of the directors and certain executive officers of The Star Entertainment Group (the Star).

09 March 2026

Publication

Deep Dive into ASX200 AGMs in 2025

The 2025 AGM season for ASX200 companies may look steady at first glance: strong director support, moderated remuneration strikes from recent peaks, and largely uninterrupted meetings.

05 March 2026

Latest News

Deals

Mallesons advises The Lottery Corporation on landmark 40-year licence extension

Mallesons has advised The Lottery Corporation Limited (The Lottery Corporation) on its $1,145 million agreement with the Victorian State Government to extend its public lottery licence (Licence) for a further 40 years.

06 May 2026

Deals

KWM advises KKR on debt financing for Family Doctor

King & Wood Mallesons is delighted to have advised KKR on its bespoke financing for Australian general practitioner group, Family Doctor Pty Ltd (“Family Doctor”). Founded in 2008 by Dr Rod Aziz, Family Doctor has a network of over 110 GP-run clinics located in key metropolitan and regional areas across Australia. The financing positions Family Doctor for its next phase of growth and expansion.

12 March 2025

Firm News

KWM bolsters Singapore and Hong Kong offices

Asia’s largest international law firm King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has expanded its Partnership, welcoming three individuals across two of its offices. Gary Hamp and Indraneil Ghosh have been appointed in Singapore, and Ike Kutlaca has been appointed in Hong Kong SAR.

31 January 2024

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