John Kain

John Kain: Leading Corporate Lawyer in Australia

John Kain is a leading corporate lawyer with over 30 years of experience, consistently ranked by clients and peers as one of the top professionals in his field. With extensive expertise across M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions), equity capital markets law, private equity, venture capital, and water law, John offers invaluable insights into commercial transactions and business operations.

Practice Areas

• Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Equity Capital Markets Law
• Private Equity Law
• Venture Capital Law
• Water Law

John Kain's career highlights include:

• Advising Zen Energy Group on the investment by GFG Alliance and subsequent demerger of those groups.
• Serving as legal advisor to Lightpoint Medical Limited, assisting in its sale to Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX:TLX).
• Providing counsel for Jumbuck Pastoral syndicate’s acquisition of the iconic Wave Hill station at a value of approximately $104 million.
• Counseling Koonenberry Gold (ASX:KNB) as they prepared to go public through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
• Representing Alium Capital Management in numerous pre-IPO investments.
• Supporting a private equity sponsored roll-up of allied health practices.

J.Kain has been recognized for his exceptional contributions by being listed as 'Recommended Lawyer' in the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific) and named 'Private Equity Lawyer of the Year' in the Best Lawyers Private Equity category for Adelaide, Australia.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Private Equity Law, Adelaide, Australia (2022)
• Recognized: Commercial Law
• Recognized: Corporate / Governance Practice
• Recognized: Corporate Law
• Recognized: Equity Capital Markets Law
• Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
• Recognized: Private Equity Law
• Recognized: Venture Capital Law
• Recognized: Water Law

Firms

• Kain Lawyers

A Fellow of the Association for Corporate Development (AICD), John Kain has served numerous boards of listed and unlisted companies, public charitable trusts, and government advisory panels. His entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in founding or co-founding several businesses which complement his market-leading skills in corporate law to offer clients a unique perspective that integrates legal expertise with commercial acumen.

John Kain has established himself as an invaluable advisor to both public and private companies, leveraging his extensive knowledge and experience to navigate complex legal landscapes. Whether it's advising on mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets transactions, or handling private equity and venture capital investments, John provides strategic counsel designed to meet the unique needs of each client.

John Kain is committed to staying at the forefront of his industry by continuously learning and adapting to new developments. He believes in fostering a collaborative approach with clients to ensure that their legal objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively.