Daniel Settimio is a Senior Associate at CXT Legal, where he has been practising since 2018. He focuses predominantly on corporate law, with extensive experience in corporate transactions, advisory, and funding arrangements encompassing debt, equity, and hybrid structures. Daniel is regularly engaged in complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A), playing a pivotal role in drafting detailed transaction documents and supporting negotiations for both buy-side and sell-side mandates. Graduating as a university medallist from the University of South Australia, Daniel is highly regarded for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to navigate the technical complexities of corporate matters. His clients and colleagues value his persistence, thoroughness, and genuine commitment to understanding commercial objectives, which enables him to deliver tailored legal solutions within dynamic transactional environments. Daniel has contributed to numerous large-scale, national and international corporate deals, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of fast-moving commercial negotiations and funding arrangements. He has been recognised in the 2023 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers ‘Ones to Watch’ in Corporate Law, as featured in the Australian Financial Review.
Senior Associate
CXT Legal
Jun 2024 - Present • 2 years 5 months
Associate
CXT Legal
May 2023 - Jul 2024 • 1 year 2 months
Lawyer
CXT Legal
Aug 2020 - Jun 2023 • 2 years 10 months
Law Clerk
CXT Legal
Apr 2018 - Sep 2020 • 2 years 5 months
Law Clerk
VdV Legal
Mar 2017 - Sep 2017 • 6 months
Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (Practical Legal Training)
The College of Law Australia
2019 - 2020
Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours)
University of South Australia
2014 - 2019
Last checked: 9 Sept 2025 • Checked with The Law Society of South Australia
