Adam Totaro

Adam is a dynamic corporate and commercial lawyer with a robust background in the resources and resource services sectors. He holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from Murdoch University, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Applied Finance from the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA). Adam's unique blend of legal acumen and financial insight is pivotal to his practice. His extensive experience, both in private practice and as in-house counsel, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the project development lifecycle. This allows him to offer comprehensive legal support tailored to the various stages of resources projects. His expertise is especially valuable in the formation, drafting, and negotiation of front-end professional services and construction contracts for resources services businesses. Before his tenure at Zafra Legal, Adam developed his skills at Blakiston & Crabb and Gilbert + Tobin, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, equity offerings, and general commercial matters. He is well-versed in advising on company secretarial and regulatory issues, ensuring clients adhere to the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules, including managing continuous disclosure obligations. Adam further enhanced his profile by gaining experience with a corporate advisory team at a Perth-based stockbroking and investment firm, which enriches his legal services with insightful corporate advisory expertise. This well-rounded experience makes him a valuable asset to clients navigating the corporate and commercial legal landscape.