Geri du Plessis
Partner
"I focus on providing clients with practical legal advice that takes into account commercial, financial and legal considerations: finding solutions and getting the deal done."
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.
AAP — advised AAP on the disposal of its business to a private equity consortium.
Bega Cheese Limited — advised Bega on the acquisition of the Lion Diary & Drinks portfolio of assets.
Business Fuel — advised Business Fuel on the disposal of its business to ScotPac.
Claim Central — advised Claim Central on an investment by ASX-listed AUB.
Force Fire — advised Force Fire on the acquisition of Brisbane Fire Protection.
Global Credit Investments — advised Global Credit Investments (GCI) on their funding of Property Credit.
Hemmes Trading — advised Hemmes Trading on its investment in Me&U.
New Energy Limited — advised New Energy Limited on the takeover of TP Energy.
Nexon — advised Nexon Asia on the acquisition of Equate Technologies.
Snuggle Hunny — advised Snuggle Hunny on the disposal of its business to Besen private equity.
The Blue Space — advised The Blue Space on the acquisition of Bathroom Warehouse.
The Brick Pit — advised The Brick Pit on a disposal to a private equity group.
Water Filters Australia — advised Water Filters Australia on the disposal of its business to Fletcher Building Materials.
Industries
Private Equity
Fintech
Mining, Oil & Gas
Qualifications
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
“Geri was extremely personable and great to work with. She went above and beyond to ensure our deal was completed in a timely manner. She navigated us through difficult negotiations on a tight deadline, and got us over the line in our favour. I would highly recommend Geri.”
Monique Hession, Founder of Snuggle Hunny