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22 September 2026

Piper Alderman Appoints Corporate Partner Simon Davidson In Melbourne

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Piper Alderman

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A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions. Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience. Piper Alderman has been a leading advisor to Australian commercial interests for more than 170 years and we continue to advance in knowledge, skills and commitment. We listen to our clients, respond to their needs and guide them through increasingly complex regulatory and business landscapes.
Piper Alderman announces the appointment of Simon Davidson as Partner in its national Corporate practice, bringing extensive experience in equity capital markets, M&A, and cross-border transactions.
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Piper Alderman has today announced the appointment of Simon Davidson as a Partner in the firm’s national Corporate practice, based in Melbourne.

Simon brings extensive experience advising on complex corporate transactions, with expertise in equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructuring, foreign investment and corporate advisory matters. Having practised in Australia, the UK and the Middle East, Simon brings a strong international perspective and significant cross-border experience.

He is recognised for his commercial, pragmatic and innovative approach, advising listed and private companies on strategic transactions, capital raisings and business growth opportunities.

In addition to his transactional expertise, Simon is recognised for his commitment to innovation in legal services, playing a key role in the development of legal technology initiatives.

Commenting on his decision to join Piper Alderman, Simon Davidson said:

“Piper Alderman has a strong reputation for delivering commercial, practical advice and fostering genuine client relationships which aligns strongly with the way I like to operate. I’m excited to join the firm’s national Corporate team to continue to provide pragmatic and valuable advice to clients while helping to grow the corporate practice, in particular in equity capital markets.”

James Macdonald, Principal and Managing Partner, said Simon’s appointment further strengthens Piper Alderman’s national Corporate practice and enhances the firm’s ability to provide clients with responsive, strategic advice.

“We are delighted to welcome Simon to Piper Alderman. He is highly regarded in the corporate market and brings significant experience across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, foreign investment, and corporate advisory matters. His commercial approach, international experience and commitment to innovation will further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.”

Also joining the firm is Special Counsel Jayde Lysy, who rejoins Piper Alderman’s Melbourne Corporate team. Jayde brings extensive experience advising on corporate and commercial matters, further strengthening the firm’s corporate offering in Melbourne.

“The appointments of Simon and Jayde further strengthen our Melbourne and national Corporate teams and enhance our ability to provide clients with responsive, strategic advice across the full lifecycle of complex corporate transactions. We look forward to the contributions Simon and Jayde will make to our clients and the continued growth of our Corporate practice,” said James Macdonald.

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A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions. Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience. Piper Alderman has been a leading advisor to Australian commercial interests for more than 170 years and we continue to advance in knowledge, skills and commitment. We listen to our clients, respond to their needs and guide them through increasingly complex regulatory and business landscapes.

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