Mills Oakley

Mills Oakley delivers practical corporate and M&A advice across its national offices, specialising in mid-market and international deals in technology, food and beverage, and professional services industries. Clients praise the team for housing ‘trusted advisors who go the extra mile’, valuing their seamless blend of sharp legal insight and ’commercial approach’. Tony Symons, noted as ‘available when you need him and absolutely best in field,’ guides founders through manufacturing business sales. Grant Koch navigates private equity acquisitions in healthcare, and Tim Cox, recognised for his ’strong emphasis on client experience,’ manages share market transactions. In April 2025, Greg Smith joined from Baker McKenzie and Brendan Wykes from Kain Lawyers, enhancing the group’s cross-border technology-focused deal expertise. Yannis Vrodos joined from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP in June 2025, bolstering its capabilities in private equity transactions. Gaurav de Fontgalland departed in January 2025.