Michael Linehan

Clayton Utz
Partner Melbourne
Overview

Michael is an experienced transaction lawyer, specialising in M&A, joint ventures, and complex commercial agreements across diverse industries including healthcare, manufacturing, private equity, and retail. His expertise extends to corporate governance and regulatory compliance for local and foreign entities, and navigating intricate transactions and legal landscapes.

Notable Work
  • O-I Glass, Inc.: advised on the A$735 million divestment of its Aus & NZ glass container manufacturing business.

  • Acciona: advised on the A$180 million acquisition of Lendlease's engineering business.

  • Titan Machinery, Inc.: advised on acquisitions to strengthen its position in the Australian agribusiness market, including the acquisition of O'Connor's dealership network and the BelleVue Trading dealership network.

  • Ridley Corporation Limited: advised on various acquisitions and divestments, including the acquisition of the Camilleri Stockfeeds business, the divestment of the Cheetham Salt business, and the acquisition of Oceania Meat Processors.

  • Epworth Foundation: advised on various healthcare acquisitions and joint ventures including the sale of its radiation oncology business, the acquisition of the Freemasons Hospital and the Cedar Court Rehabilitation Hospital, and the establishment of the Epworth Geelong campus.

  • RACV: advised on various acquisitions and joint ventures, including its acquisition of the Nationwide Towing Group, its investment in Landchecker and its acquisition of various resorts and leisure facilities.

  • Griffon Corporation, Inc.: advised on its acquisition of the Tuscan Path, Hills Home Living and Quatro Design businesses.

  • Adecco Group: advised on the acquisition of the Barhead Solutions Microsoft technology consultancy business.

  • Australian Motoring Services: advised on its investment into, and subsequent acquisition of, EV charging network Chargefox.

  • ITW, Inc.: advised on various acquisitions and divestments including the acquisition of Smart Home Products, SRB, Septone polymers and fluids and Nylex gardening products businesses, and the divestment of the Australian retail garden tools division.

  • Politix: advised the owners on the sale of the business to Woolworths Holdings Limited.

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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Titan Machinery on its strategic acquisition of BelleVue Trading
3 Oct 2025 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises PwC partners on their transfer to Teneo Financial Advisory
16 Sep 2025 | Media Release
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Bridging the disclosure gap: The Federal Court's take on accuracy and fairness in due diligence materials
24 Apr 2025 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Ridley on agreement for acquisition of Oceania Meat Processors
18 Dec 2023 | Media Release
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises Titan Machinery on its successful US$63 million acquisition of J.J. O'Connor & Sons
3 Oct 2023 | Article
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Federal Government releases Australia's first-ever Electric Vehicle Strategy
21 Apr 2023 | Article
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Five Federal budget sweeteners and what it means for agriculture
1 Apr 2022 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Acciona on acquisition of Lendlease's engineering business
20 Dec 2019 | Media Release
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Sweeping Victorian stamp duty changes will affect corporate restructures, property developments and foreign investment
7 Jun 2019 | Article
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Victorian Budget 2019-20 – significant changes impending for corporate restructures in Victoria
28 May 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz helps drive Australian Automobile Clubs further into electric vehicle future with Chargefox investment
24 Oct 2018 | Media Release
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