Mr Clyne has more than 25 years’ experience advising Australian and international public and private companies, private equity funds and financial institutions, and is regularly ranked as one of Australia’s leading mergers and acquisitions and capital markets lawyers in national and international surveys.

Stuart Johnson, MinterEllison Managing Partner, Capital Markets Corporate said: "Shaun’s impressive experience working on signature deals across the ASX200, will enhance the capabilities of our Transaction Solutions team and provide focus in key areas of growth and opportunity in the current environment."

"In particular, Shaun's experience in technology, telecommunication and health will prove vital as the economy starts to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic," he added.

Mr Clyne said MinterEllison's top ranking in Mergermarket’s M&A league tables for deal count in Australasia and recognition as a top 10 firm in the Asia Pacific league tables in the first quarter of 2020, demonstrates the strength of the firm. "The firm's strong engagement with the APAC region demonstrates that offshore clients trust MinterEllison to help them navigate their investment into Australia, which has become more complex with the recent tightening of foreign investment approvals.”

"As we face this unique and challenging period of time, the investment landscape in Australia and across the globe is changing rapidly. I am looking forward to joining the impressive team at MinterEllison as we help our clients navigate the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that will start to emerge as economies and businesses start to recover,” he added.

My Clyne’s experience includes advising on public and private mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and secondary capital raisings, as well as all matters relating to foreign investment. He has also acted on many hostile and friendly takeover transactions and has represented clients in numerous proceedings before the Takeovers Panel.

"Shaun is a top legal practitioner and has overseen major public and private M&A transactions in the technology, media, telecommunication and health sectors. This kind of expertise is vital in supporting our clients, particularly as we look forward to the economy recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and predict sector growth in these areas," said Sydney M&A head partner Con Boulougouris.

"Our FIRB Centre, based in Canberra, is a key differentiator for MinterEllison in this challenging M&A environment," he added.