About Andrew
Andrew MacDonald is the principal of Audax Legal, a well-regarded figure in the financial services legal sector, boasting a career that commenced prior to the tumultuous events of the '87 crash. His extensive experience includes over five years with a leading global investment bank and a number of prestigious legal and professional services firms across Sydney and Tokyo.
Leading Audax Legal since December 2002, Andrew focuses on achieving practical and technical outcomes for clients, helping to foster business growth and profitability. His previous role as a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal had him at the helm of the financial services group, showcasing his adept leadership and strategic acumen from 1999 to 2002.
Andrew's tenure at Deutsche Bank saw him provide crucial legal services for equities and investment banking between 1994 and 1999. His earlier career highlights include his role as a Senior Associate at Allens, where he delved into securities, takeovers, and corporate law, and gained international experience as a foreign lawyer in Tokyo with Anderson and Rabinowitz. During this period, Andrew handled securities, capital raisings, and asset financing, displaying fluency in navigating both cultural and professional landscapes.
His legal journey began with a secondment to the Attorney-General's Department, contributing to the development of new national corporations law. Andrew’s academic accomplishments include a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland, complemented by his professional qualifications from The College of Law Australia.
Andrew's dynamic career is underscored by a blend of legal expertise and a commitment to client-driven results, establishing him as a trusted advisor in the financial services domain.
