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Brett Burns

Brett Burns

Managing Partner CBW Partners

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South Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6113002..

About Brett

Brett Burns is the Managing Partner at CBW Partners, where he brings over 30 years of diverse legal and business experience. Having started his career in various roles within government, national and international law firms, as well as with ASX Top 50 companies, Brett has built a formidable reputation. His extensive advisory career includes serving as General Counsel for the ASX-listed Transurban Group and engaging in regulatory roles with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Brett has effectively managed high-profile transactions and advised prestigious firms, including the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. His expertise spans corporate governance, ASX listing rules, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial services, managed funds, insolvency and project finance. His transactions include the ASX compliance listing of mining companies, acquisitions of assets for leading manufacturers, and substantial debt and equity financing deals. Beyond his legal practice, Brett serves as a non-executive director for several entities, including Austco Healthcare Limited and Pont Equity. He was recognised in Australasian Legal Business's Top 40 Lawyers of 2012, highlighting his standing in the legal community. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Brett combines his legal acumen with strategic leadership in guiding companies through complex legal landscapes and significant business transformations.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law

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Experience

Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Celleo Biotech
Oct 2025 - Present · 9 months
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Pont Equity
Jan 2025 - Present · 1 year 6 months
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Phoenix Tapware
Sep 2016 - Jul 2025 · 8 years 10 months
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
Austco Healthcare Limited (ASX:AHC)
Oct 2015 - Present · 10 years 9 months
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
CBW Partners
Jan 2014 - Present · 12 years 6 months
Principal
Principal
Rockwell Olivier
May 2013 - Jun 2013 · 1 month
Non Executive Director
Non Executive Director
APVC Finance
Feb 2012 - Feb 2024 · 12 years
Principal
Principal
Rockwell Bates Lawyers
Aug 2011 - May 2013 · 1 year 9 months
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant
Carter Lawyers
Mar 2011 - Aug 2011 · 5 months
General Counsel & Company Secretary
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Penola Pulp Group
May 2010 - Mar 2011 · 10 months
General Counsel, Australia
General Counsel, Australia
Transurban
Nov 2003 - Sep 2009 · 5 years 10 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Baker & McKenzie
Oct 2000 - Nov 2003 · 3 years 1 month
Solicitor
Solicitor
Finlaysons
Sep 1999 - Sep 2000 · 1 year
Analyst
Analyst
ASIC
Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 · 2 years

Education

GAICD
GAICD
Australian Institute of Company Directors
2024 - 2024
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
Bond University
1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
Bond University
1992 - 1995

Contact Information

South Melbourne, VIC

LocationLevel 6, 67 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne, VIC
Click to Reveal Phone Number+6113002..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
B Burns
Date of Admission
2007
Certification type
P9833
Class
A
Region
SA
CheckLast checked: 31 Jul 2026•
Checked with the Law Society of South Australia

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Company Secretarial
  • Farm Succession Planning
  • Notary Public
  • Strata Law
  • Superannuation
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trusts
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