Geri Du Plessis

Geri du Plessis

Partner
Phone: +61 2 8915 0125
Mobile: +61 408 179 593

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.

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.

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.

Nimble

advised Nimble on its acquisition by SkyCredit.

Selfco

advised Selfco on its acquisition by Auswide Bank.

Snuggle Hunny

advised Snuggle Hunny on the disposal of its business to Besen private equity.

Water Filters Australia

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

Experience

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.
Nimble
advised Nimble on its acquisition by SkyCredit.
Selfco
Selfco on its acquisition by Auswide Bank.
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.

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