Tom Morgan is a highly regarded Partner at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers, specialising in equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate law. With a deep understanding of the complexities inherent in high-stakes transactions, Tom is known for his pragmatic approach and commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for his clients.
Tom regularly advises on capital raisings, including initial public offerings (IPOs) and secondary raisings on the ASX, acting for both issuers and underwriters. He also provides expert guidance on Corporations Act and ASX listing rule compliance matters. His experience extends to advising unlisted clients on private capital raisings, including seed rounds and venture capital investments.
Tom’s clients include some of Australia’s most sophisticated businesses, from ASX-listed entities and major family offices to large private companies. His practice spans a diverse range of industries, including property, energy and resources, medical and pharmaceuticals, financial services, consumer goods, and technology. Tom’s ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks has made him a trusted advisor to clients with significant commercial interests.
Tom’s strategic insight, combined with his dedication to client service, ensures he delivers practical, commercially sound advice tailored to each client’s unique objectives.
Expertise
Experience
- Issuers on IPOs over a range of sectors Including Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings, Stedfast Group, Fife Capital, Lithium Power International, Sequoia Financial Group, Cobre, OzAurum Resources and Armada Metals.
- The founders of GreenCollar Group Acting in relation to a $250 million sell-down involving KKR to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.
- Genex Power Limited Since its IPO and listing on ASX in 2015, including work on a number of secondary capital raisings and Genex’s $115 million underwritten placement and acelerated entitlement offer in 2021.
- Macquarie Group and Suncorp Group Advising on various hybrid security offerings through ASX in excess of $2 billion.
- A number of private family offices Advising on a range of private investments and acquisitions in the financial services, technology, property, hotel & tourism sectors.
- Various underwriters and lead managers Acting in relation to both initial public offerings and secondary capital raisings.
