David Mitchell

David Mitchell is an accomplished lawyer, serving as Director and Co-Head of M&A (Private) and ECM (Private) at Kain Lawyers. With a keen focus on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions, David brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as general counsel and company secretary for a listed funds management company. This background equips him with profound insights into board-level issues, transactional challenges, and governance and compliance matters. David has successfully guided clients through significant acquisitions, mergers, and capital raising activities across several industries. Notable transactions include advising on the sale of Better Medical and Smart Clinics to Livingbridge, facilitating BCT Solutions' sale to Accenture Australia Holdings, and acting as conflict counsel for Cyrus Capital Partners in negotiations involving Virgin. He has also advised on high-profile sales such as Murray River Land's transaction with ROC Partners and Palgrove Group's sale to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund. His expertise further extends to advising Laguna Bay on strategic investments and acquisitions. David is highly valued by clients for his problem-solving abilities, commercial acumen, and commitment to achieving favourable outcomes while protecting their legal interests. His legal proficiency in M&A and private equity transactions is well-recognised, with rankings as a recommended lawyer in 2021 and 2022 Doyle’s Guide for corporate and commercial lawyers. David's educational credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Queensland. Admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland in March 2013, his career spans key positions at PwC Australia, Talbot Sayer, Blue Sky Alternative Investments, and HWL Ebsworth, building a robust foundation for his advisory role today.