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Jakem Marks

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P: (07) 3007 3773  |  E: jmarks@mahoneys.com.au

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About

Jakem is an Associate in our Commercial team. Before joining Mahoneys he gained valuable experience at both a US-based global law firm and a leading Australian National law firm.

Since being admitted as a solicitor in 2020, Jakem has developed a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, restructures, commercial contracting, capital raisings, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

He has a track record as a trusted advisor to clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals to small businesses to multinational corporations.

He has experience across a broad range of industries, including retail, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, renewable energy, mining, agriculture, aquaculture, technology, financial services, healthcare and cyber security.

With degrees in Law and Commerce (majoring in Accounting), Jakem began his career as a taxation consultant before transitioning into law. This foundation enables him to deliver commercially focused outcomes for his clients.

Passionate about business and client success, Jakem is committed to helping clients grow through strategic transactions and commercial arrangements.

Key service areas

  • Share acquisitions and disposals
  • Business and asset acquisitions and disposals
  • Corporate and business structuring
  • Capital raising
  • Commercial contracting – drafting, negotiation and advice
  • Corporate governance
  • Regulatory advice
  • Commercial and retail leasing

Qualifications & memberships

  • Bachelor of Laws
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  • Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
  • Admitted to practice in Victoria (2020)
  • Member, Queensland Law Society

Recent experience

  • Acted on the ~$160m private acquisition of a mining exploration company and tenements.
  • Acted on the ~$120m private acquisition of a property surveying and certification company.
  • Acted on the ~$60m private acquisition of an international food processing company.
  • Acted on multiple private acquisitions ranging from ~$20m to ~$50m of companies in the infrastructure, fibre, energy and smart automation sector.