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Jake Veale

Lawyer

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

  • Private Clients
  • Property
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Commercial Agreements
  • Due Diligence
  • Competition and Consumer Law
  • Business and Investment Structures
  • Intellectual Property
  • Sports Law
  • Pro Bono

Jake is a skilled corporate and commercial lawyer who is committed to working with his clients to deliver pragmatic legal advice. Jake has experience in corporate advisory and merger and acquisition transactions, as well as serving clients in the direct selling industry.

In conjunction with his corporate and commercial practice, Jake continues to assist clients on a pro bono basis. Jake utilises his legal expertise to focus on assisting Australia’s First Nations peoples.

Jake’s personable attitude and ability to work cohesively with others is demonstrated through his appointment to the leadership group in the Sydney Swans VFL Team.

Experience

  • Advising on general commercial and corporations law
  • Acting on business acquisitions, mergers and due diligence processes
  • Providing commercial advice, including the preparation and negotiation of commercial contracts
  • Drafting business and employment contracts, as well as specific workplace policies
  • Assisting clients in the not-for-profit sector

Leadership

  • Member, Russell Kennedy’s Pro Bono Committee
  • Member, Russell Kennedy’s Reconciliation Action Plan Committee
  • Member, Russell Kennedy's Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • Member, Russell Kennedy's Renewables Team
  • Volunteer, Redfern Legal Centre