Lisa Tolhurst
Clayton Utz
Lisa is a highly experienced corporate lawyer specialising in private M&A, shareholders agreements, internal restructures, schemes and capital raisings. She has extensive experience advising clients across a range of industries, including healthcare, retail and agribusiness. Lisa is known for her practical and diligent approach to transaction management, ensuring that her clients achieve efficient, timely, and cost-effective outcomes. She has a strong track record of managing complex transactions, working closely with clients to navigate legal and commercial challenges while maintaining a focus on their strategic objectives. Her ability to anticipate potential risks and provide clear, actionable solutions has made her a trusted advisor to both established businesses and emerging companies.
In addition to her transactional expertise, Lisa regularly advises boards and senior executives on corporate governance issues, helping them to meet their compliance obligations and implement best-practice governance frameworks. Her deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, combined with her commitment to delivering tailored advice, ensures that her clients are well-positioned to achieve their business goals in an increasingly complex and competitive market.
Healthia Limited: Long term adviser including advising Healthia in connection with acquisitions and capital raising whilst ASX listed through to on its scheme of arrangement with Pacific Equity Partners, court and shareholder approval processes, and ultimate de-listing from ASX.
Norris Motor Group: Advised on the acquisition of Norris Enterprises, PMLC Enterprises and LCN Enterprises by Eagers Automotive Limited, valued at AUD $170million.
QIC: Advised in relation to QNCF's potential acquisition of the North Australian Pastoral Company from QIC Private Capital, including complex due diligence and transaction documentation.
MotorCycle Holdings: Advised MotorCycleHoldings on multiple matters including the acquisitions of both certain Peter Stevens stores (in administration) and Mojo Group, including due diligence, sale agreement negotiations, and shareholder approval processes.
Queensland Hydro: Advised in relation to transfer of oversight of Queensland Hydro to QIC.
Queensland Government: Advising on establishment of new manufacturing sector entity including drafting business case for submission to Queensland Treasury and new entity constitution and advising on corporate governance considerations.
Engeny: Advised Engeny on its AUD $140million acquisition by Egis Pty Ltd, including a deferred scrip offer to employee owners and transaction structuring.
Icon Cancer Care: Key team member advising the consortium managed by QIC on the acquisition of ICON Cancer Care, valued at over $1 billion, including negotiating with 60 doctors on their roll over arrangements and reviewing and settling the senior management and doctor incentive arrangements.
Queensland Treasury: Advised in relation to drafting and negotiation of funding agreements for the Strategic Investment Scheme and Investment Support Scheme.
Colins Food Group: Advising in relation to disposal of entities and IP associated with the Sizzler brand.