John Wilson

About

John has extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings and reorganisations.

Before joining Groom Kennedy, John was a corporate / mergers and acquisitions lawyer at Linklaters in London and Singapore from 2014 to 2020. He has also acted as in-house counsel for Centrica plc, a leading energy company and Citigroup, an international financial services organisation.

John’s cross-border experience and international outlook enables him to provide innovative advice to clients no matter how complex the legal or business problem.

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Education

Bachelor of Laws - London School of Economics and Political Science

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John.Wilson@groomkennedy.com.au

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Represented a leading publicly listed energy company in a joint venture with a state-owned enterprise to create one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in Europe
Represented a national supermarket chain in a $12.6 billion merger with a competitor

Represented an international financial services organisation in two separate regulatory-driven corporate reorganisations
Represented a leading Australian digital solutions provider in a $15 million sale to a publicly listed telecommunications company

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Groom Kennedy advises HealthCare Software on its successful expansion into the UK market

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Groom Kennedy advises on the sale of Studio Ninja to ImageQuix

Studio Ninja will join ImageQuix's extensive portfolio of industry-leading software solutions for professional photographers

8/2/2024

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New statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy

From 10 June 2025, landmark changes to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) introduce a new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy. This article outlines key elements of the tort, potential remedies, and practical steps businesses can take to reduce legal risk.

27/5/2025

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Tim Cannon Recognised in 2025 Doyle’s Guide for Property & Real Estate Law in Tasmania

Groom Kennedy Director, Tim Cannon, has been named a Recommended Lawyer in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide for Leading Property & Real Estate Lawyers in Tasmania — a testament to his expertise and dedication to delivering exceptional legal services.

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New Housing Measures: Temporary Ban on Foreign Investors to Ease Market Pressure

With the Australian Government's recent ban on foreign investors purchasing established homes, we share some insights into the changes and what it means for Australians and foreign investors.

2/5/2025

About

John has extensive experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, capital raisings and reorganisations.

Education

Contact

Select Transactions

Knowledge and Insights

Groom Kennedy advises HealthCare Software on its successful expansion into the UK market

Supporting Variety Tasmania - The Children's Charity

Groom Kennedy advises on the sale of Studio Ninja to ImageQuix

New statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy

Tim Cannon Recognised in 2025 Doyle’s Guide for Property & Real Estate Law in Tasmania

New Housing Measures: Temporary Ban on Foreign Investors to Ease Market Pressure

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