Brendan Leighton

Brendan Leighton is the Managing Director of New Era Lawyers, a distinguished corporate lawyer with a robust background in business and commercial law. With over a decade of experience, he has advised numerous public and private sector entities, including blue-chip companies and a diverse array of private clients, on significant transactions. His expertise encompasses handling IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, negotiating substantial supply contracts, and devising intricate corporate restructure and asset protection strategies. Brendan represents large public companies as well as start-up and early-stage ventures, providing counsel to financiers, property syndicators, fund managers, and technology firms, among others. His practice areas focus on corporate advisory, business and commercial law, and financial services. Brendan’s work includes advising on commercial contracts, business structuring, tax and superannuation, stamp duty, capital raisings, and credit regulation. His pragmatic approach ensures that his clients achieve their commercial objectives while navigating the complexities of the regulatory environment. Brendan's previous roles include serving as a Senior Associate at McCullough Robertson and as a course presenter at the Governance Institute of Australia, where he contributed to the education of governance advisers and risk managers. His educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology from Queensland University of Technology. Outside the legal realm, Brendan is passionate about surfing, martial arts, and spending quality time with his family.