Doug Robertson
LLB, BA, FAICD, FGIA
Doug is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer with nearly 40 years experience advising a broad range of Australian and international clients , including public and private companies and trusts. During his career he has been a corporate/commercial law partner at a number of Australia’s major law firms (including Freehills, Baker & McKenzie and Gadens) as well as an Executive Director and legal team leader for corporate and commercial law at EY Australia. Doug joined Peer Legal in 2020 as a Consulting Principal and a member of its Advisory Board.
During his career Doug has focused on building long term relationships with his clients. This has helped to enhance transaction efficiencies, retain corporate memory and foster a proactive team approach in identifying and solving legal issues in a timely manner. This approach has been particularly effective for SME’s and developing businesses which are resource poor as well as for larger corporates with complex businesses.
Doug practices chiefly in the areas of:
Doug has been recognised by “Best Lawyers in Australia” for his expertise in Corporate Law and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Law. He has also been independently recognised by his clients as providing “excellent advice” across a range of corporate areas and “excelling in difficult circumstances.”
Doug Robertson in the news:
Contact: doug@peerlegal.com.au
LLB, BA, FAICD, FGIA
Doug is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer with nearly 40 years experience advising a broad range of Australian and international clients , including public and private companies and trusts. During his career he has been a corporate/commercial law partner at a number of Australia’s major law firms (including Freehills, Baker & McKenzie and Gadens) as well as an Executive Director and legal team leader for corporate and commercial law at EY Australia. Doug joined Peer Legal in 2020 as a Consulting Principal and a member of its Advisory Board.
During his career Doug has focused on building long term relationships with his clients. This has helped to enhance transaction efficiencies, retain corporate memory and foster a proactive team approach in identifying and solving legal issues in a timely manner. This approach has been particularly effective for SME’s and developing businesses which are resource poor as well as for larger corporates with complex businesses.
Doug practices chiefly in the areas of:
- Corporate Structuring & Corporate Advisory
- Equity Raisings
- Mergers and Acquisitions (negotiated)
- FIRB and Inbound Investment and Support
- Funds Management and MIS
- Co-operatives and Agribusiness
- AFSL and Financial Services
- Corporate Governance, Compliance and Director
Doug has been recognised by “Best Lawyers in Australia” for his expertise in Corporate Law and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Law. He has also been independently recognised by his clients as providing “excellent advice” across a range of corporate areas and “excelling in difficult circumstances.”
Doug Robertson in the news:
Contact: doug@peerlegal.com.au