Miles Anderson

Miles Anderson is a partner at ClarkeKann Lawyers, leading the Financial Services team with more than two decades of experience in banking, finance, property, and agribusiness. His extensive practice involves acting for a diverse array of financiers, such as banks, fund managers, boutique lenders, and private clients. Miles provides counsel to commercial and developer clients, addressing their financing needs with innovative and tailored solutions. He has cultivated a robust network within the finance, property, and construction sectors, enabling him to devise creative strategies to meet client objectives, whether it involves funding projects, structuring joint ventures, or maximising exit values. His expertise spans the drafting and negotiation of complex financial transactions and advising on compliance with financial services legislation, including the Corporations Act. Miles has advised on various high-profile matters, such as drafting precedent documentation across Australian jurisdictions for agribusiness clients, trade finance for the Bank of China, and structuring arrangements to optimise GST and stamp duty for large residential developments. Additionally, his work includes providing specialist advice in compliance matters concerning Financial Services, Consumer Credit, and Anti-Money Laundering legislation for managed investment funds and financial service providers. His adept guidance in debt recovery and insolvency has supported financiers in negotiating favourable commercial outcomes during complex recovery and enforcement processes. Miles's commitment to client-centric service, combined with his commercial acumen, positions him as a trusted advisor in achieving positive legal and financial outcomes across various sectors. His academic foundation from the University of Sydney and his long-standing contributions to the legal community underscore his proficiency and dedication to excellence in legal practice.