Geri’s background in corporate finance and commercial law assists her to provide her clients with legal advice grounded in the financial, commercial and legal considerations that drive transaction decisions.
Geri’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate advisory and capital raisings. She assists clients at all stages of their business, from initial capital raising through contract negotiations, business restructuring, expansion and sale. Whilst Geri’s work is largely industry agnostic, she has a particular interest and network in the non-bank lending and fintech sectors.
Geri’s ability to understand the financial, commercial and legal issues at stake, is highly valued by her clients. Clients trust her guidance and appreciate her ability to act as a sounding board and help them find solutions to take their business to the next stage.
advised AAP on the disposal of its business to a private equity consortium.
advised Bega on the acquisition of the Lion Diary & Drinks portfolio of assets.
advised The Blue Space on the acquisition of Bathroom Warehouse.
advised The Brick Pit on a disposal to a private equity group.
advised Business Fuel on the disposal of its business to ScotPac and the raising of debt finance.
advised Claim Central on an investment by ASX-listed AUB and the refinancing of their debt facilities.
advised Consillion on the acquisition of its business by US-based multi-national group Sesami Cash Management Technologies Corporation.
advised Force Fire on the acquisition of Brisbane Fire Protection.
advised Global Credit Investments (GCI) on their funding of Property Credit.
advised Hemmes Trading on its investment in Me&U.
advised New Energy Limited on the takeover of TP Energy.
advised Nexon Asia on the acquisition of Equate Technologies.
advised Nimble on its acquisition by SkyCredit.
advised Selfco on its acquisition by Auswide Ban and the raising of debt finance.
advised Snuggle Hunny on the disposal of its business to Besen private equity.
advised Water Filters Australia on the disposal of its business to Fletcher Building Materials.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Law), University of Stellenbosch
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Stellenbosch
- Master of Laws, University of South Africa
- Master of Business Administration, University of Pretoria
- Admitted to practice in Australia and South Africa