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Stephen Minns is an M&A lawyer for 30 years (and counting), Stephen brings a perspective to public company acquisitions, board governance, equity issues and general corporate work based on having seen the rise and fall of market fortunes. Stephen has a global reputation as a leading Corporate, M&A and Corporate Governance lawyer. He was Chairman, Australia and Deputy Global Chairman of King & Wood Mallesons from 2013 to 2019. Stephen has led legal teams on international transactions, and been co-leader of KWM Australia’s M&A practice. He attributes KWM’s success to its collaboration and depth of talent. In Stephen’s view, one of the firm’s strengths is that it’s a ‘big church’ with strong performers and a strong reputation. Memorable experiences have included advising APA on its response to a $13.5 billion proposal from CKI, Asciano on its response to proposals of $9 billion by a consortium, AXA Asia Pacific in its acquisition by AMP and AXA SA (and the previous proposal by National Australia Bank and AXA SA); and advising APA on its acquisition of Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund.