Shannon

Emrick

Associate

Qualifications

In-House Legal Practice Masters Program, The College of Law, NSW

Juris Doctorate Law, School of Law, Santa Clara University

BA (Economics), University of California, Davis

Admitted

High Court of Australia (2002)

Supreme Court of South Australia (2001)

State Bar of California (1989)

U.S. District Courts in California (1989)

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989)


My Approach

My extensive experience across commercial law includes particular focus on mergers, acquisitions and divestments. My work history has encompassed national and international roles within private practice litigation and in-house roles in both ASX-listed and large privately-held companies.

My expertise is sector-agnostic, though I do specialise in working with companies that are navigating heavy technical, stakeholder and global compliance demands. I have a wealth of experience in the heavy industry, mining and resources sectors in particular and some of the complex project that I have been involved in include the SIMEC Mining sale in Whyalla and green energy projects enabling green iron ore and steel making.

As a barrister and solicitor who works hand-in-glove with my clients, I bring depth and richness of understanding from both external and internal perspectives. Clients tell me I'm their go-to for risk assessment, commercial advice and as a trusted sounding board. I'm good at seeing all angles without a fixed perspective, and take pride in helping stakeholders reach mutual understanding with strategic commercial benefits.

A community-builder at heart, I have also served on boards for peak bodies, not-for-profits and commercial businesses.

My full biography can be reviewed on LinkedIn.

I work with businesses on

  • Agreement reviews and negotiations

  • Mergers, acquisitions and divestments

  • Supplier and procurement conflicts

  • Due diligence and transaction support

  • Dispute strategy and resolution

  • Employee transitions and workplace investigations as part of deals

  • Due diligence and transaction support

  • Dispute strategy and resolution