Lucy Austin
Lucy Austin is a highly experienced legal counsel with more than 15 years of specialised expertise in mergers and acquisitions. She has built a strong reputation for navigating complex transactions with precision, sound judgment, and a practical, outcomes-driven mindset. Her experience spans both domestic and cross-border deals, advising corporates, investors, and boards on strategic acquisitions, divestments, restructures, and joint ventures.
Lucy has worked across a range of sectors including financial services, healthcare, infrastructure, and technology, bringing a sharp commercial lens to every transaction. Her legal acumen is matched by her ability to collaborate closely with deal teams, executives, and external advisors, often serving as the key legal lead in high-stakes negotiations. She is known for balancing legal rigour with commercial pragmatism — helping her clients close deals efficiently while mitigating risk.
In her in-house roles, Lucy has developed a reputation for being a trusted advisor to senior leadership and boards, offering more than just technical legal advice. She provides strategic input at a corporate level, helping shape deal strategy, governance frameworks, and compliance settings. Her calm under pressure and ability to distil complexity into actionable advice make her a go-to advisor in fast-moving environments.
Lucy is based in Sydney and remains actively engaged in the legal and business communities. She is passionate about mentoring young professionals and promoting diversity in the legal sector. Whether leading legal negotiations or supporting post-deal integration, Lucy brings clarity, confidence, and commercial focus to every engagement.
