Our People

Simon Young

Partner

Corporate (IP and Technology)

Simon is a partner in the corporate advisory & M&A team.

He has extensive experience in commercial matters involving technology and intellectual property assets.

Simon is a trusted advisor to clients across a number of industry sectors, with particular focus on transactions relating to:

  1. Health (medical, pharmacy, dental);
  2. Retail (including multi-national franchises); and
  3. IT.

His experience as a former commercial IP barrister provides him with a unique view on front-end commercial advice, drafting and strategy. He has a particular interest in structuring transactions, advice work and intellectual property/technology matters.

Legal area of expertise
  • Intellectual property / trade marks / technology
  • Restructuring
  • Corporate governance
  • Contract negotiation and documentation
  • Regulatory compliance (including franchising code of conduct and dealings with AHPRA, medical board, VPA and other regulatory bodies)
  • Commercial and strategic advice on transactions
  • General Counsel advisory
  • Complex commercial/IP disputes
Extra work / interests

Simon is a Law Institute of Victoria member. Outside of work, he enjoys playing sports and music.