Andrew Windybank

Andrew Windybank is a seasoned corporate lawyer and company director with over two decades of experience. As a Director at SWS Lawyers, he focuses on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investment transactions for small to medium-sized enterprises. Andrew is skilled in advising on business structures and the commercialisation of intellectual property, often collaborating with clients to launch new ventures. Andrew’s expertise extends to directing major private capital raising efforts and handling complex corporate transactions. He has led legal services for private placements, initial public offerings, and ASX listings. His experience includes advising on significant private equity investments and exits, and he has a strong track record in commercialising innovative intellectual property rights. He represents a diverse clientele, including private and public companies, company directors, private equity funds, and entrepreneurs. Andrew frequently works alongside other advisors to facilitate acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers, as well as to secure capital or commercialise new ideas. His role also involves advising on joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and intellectual property disputes, as well as managing major contracts and tenders. Andrew holds a Bachelor's degree in Laws from UNSW and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Sydney. He is a regular presenter on topics such as directors' duties and the legal aspects of business establishment and capital raising, particularly for start-up enterprises.