James Dickson

Former contributor to Practical Guidance General Counsel. Partner, Piper Alderman

James Dickson

James is a corporate practitioner with significant experience in M&A transactions, corporate governance, directors' duties and compliance with the Corporations Act, ASIC requirements and ASX Listing Rules. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, takeovers (both for bidders and targets), IPOs, other capital raisings and corporate structuring and reconstructions.

James also focuses on financial services, including financial services licensing, registered and unregistered managed investment schemes, PDSs and securities industry issues.

James also provides advice on corporate and commercial matters and advises high net worth individuals and businesses on appropriate asset protection structures and succession planning issues.

James is a former member of the Takeovers Panel, a fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a member of the Association of Corporate Counsel. He is also recognised by The Best Lawyers in Australia for Commercial Law, Corporate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Professional Organisations & Memberships

  • Piper Alderman
Areas of Expertise
Corporate Transactions
Financial Services
Academic Qualifications
B.Ec, LL.B (Hons)
GCLP
Grad Dip App Fin & Inv