Australian law firm Addisons has appointed distinguished corporate lawyer David Stammers as a Partner in its Corporate practice.
David has more than 25 years private equity experience and is widely regarded as a leading Private Equity practitioner in Australia. He advises leading international private equity firms, on every stage of a private equity transaction cycle, including fund formation and sponsor team equity and carry arrangements to acquisitions, and portfolio company exits.
Addisons’ Partner, David Stammers said, “I am delighted to have joined the Corporate team at Addisons. They are a strong and growing team with an excellent reputation. I look forward to assisting in the continued development of their private equity practice and the M&A practice more generally.”
Addisons’ Managing Partner Kieren Parker said, “We are thrilled David has joined our partnership.
“David has an exceptional reputation for M&A and Private Equity, both in Australia and internationally, and his appointment will significantly bolster our nine-partner strong Corporate team. As an independent firm with a full-service offering, Addisons has been increasing our share of inbound corporate work in recent times. David’s international focus demonstrates our desire and commitment to being a trusted local adviser to foreign clients and international firms.
“One of David’s strengths is his ability to build long standing relationships with his clients. He will be a great fit.”
David is ranked by Chambers Asia-Pacific, and was voted by peers as one of Australia’s Best Lawyers in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Commercial, Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions.
About Addisons Corporate Practice
Addisons’ Corporate Advisory team is led by lawyers who have practised in the largest firms in Australia, as well as acting as in-house counsel. Their experience enables them to provide clients with advice and guidance on deals that are both expert and practical. The Corporate team has a proven track record in delivering major deals for international and Australian clients, and strong deal making experience. Addisons was recognised as a top 20 law firm in Mergermarket’s Asia Pacific Advisory Australasia H1 2022 legal advisor M&A league table by deal count.