Kyle Lawson
Special Counsel
Kyle acts for clients in mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, property acquisition and disposals, and development projects.
Kyle’s clients span across the Asia-Pacific region ranging from property developers, financiers, businesses and high net worth investors. His clients see him as a trusted advisor and appreciate his thorough pragmatic approach, and exceptional ability to dissect complex legal issues and deliver timely commercial solutions.
His practice involves providing corporate and commercial advice to clients throughout the life cycle of their businesses.
Kyle is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese with a deep understanding of Asian cultures in business transactions, investments and projects, especially with respect to Asian investment in Australia.
He has a wealth of experience conducting due diligence processes and contracting models in transactions across a wide range of sectors. Kyle has solid experience advising on Australia’s Foreign Investment Review regime in relation to transactions, real property acquisitions, and property development.
In particular, Kyle has developed expertise advising clients acquiring, investing, and operating in the wine production and agribusiness sectors.
Before practising, Kyle was an academic staff member at the University of South Australia Law School, teaching civil litigation, business law, and health law and ethics.
Kyle is the Honorary Secretary of the China Business Network of SA Inc. He is actively involved in the Australian Asian Chamber of Commerce Industry Inc and the South Australian Asian Golf Association.
Kyle is appointed as the legal advisor of various not-for-profit organisations and charities and advises on a range of legal issues, including reporting requirements, corporate governance, property, trust and joint ventures.
Areas of Practice
- Corporate and commercial
- International trade and foreign investment
- Property (leasing, acquisition and disposal, development and construction)
- Not-for-profit & charities
Memberships/External Appointments
- Honorary Secretary of the China Business Network of SA Inc
- Australian Asian Chamber of Commerce Industry Inc
- South Australian Asian Golf Association