Joanna Oakey

Joanna Oakey is a distinguished commercial lawyer and visionary deal maker, with over two decades of experience in assisting businesses achieve their strategic goals. As the Managing Director of Aspect Legal, Joanna leads a forward-thinking firm that partners with businesses to facilitate acquisitions, growth consolidation, and strategic exits, ensuring clients realise the fullest value of their ventures. Her innovative approach to legal practice breaks traditional norms, striving to deliver exceptional value with a positive societal impact. Joanna is also a prominent voice in the legal community through her role as host of two highly regarded podcasts: Talking Law and The Deal Room. These platforms serve as invaluable resources for business owners and legal professionals alike, providing insights into business law and SME mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise is further highlighted in her best-selling book, Buy Grow Exit: The Ultimate Guide to Using Business As a Wealth-Creation Vehicle. Joanna is a sought-after speaker, frequently sharing her knowledge at business events and seminars. Her extensive career includes experience in mergers and acquisitions, contract law, and commercial strategy. Joanna's dedication to education is evident through her involvement with Aspect Educate, where she delivers contract law seminars for non-lawyers, providing practical guidance in navigating complex legal landscapes. With a Bachelor of Media and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Macquarie University, Joanna combines her technical expertise with a clear passion for empowering businesses and individuals through knowledge and strategic legal advice.