Jonathan Papalia

Jonathan Papalia stands as a prominent Executive Lawyer and Notary Public, renowned for his comprehensive expertise in commercial law. As both a Certified Practicing and Chartered Accountant, and a Chartered Company Secretary, Jonathan offers a unique blend of skills that cover a wide range of legal areas. His practice encompasses litigation and disputes, acquisitions and divestments, fundraising, governance and compliance advice, contracts and agreements, and real estate transactions. Clients value Jonathan for his exceptional ability to forge strong relationships, paired with his superior negotiation and communication skills. His expertise extends across fundraising and managed investment schemes, litigation and mediation, business structuring, asset protection, and succession planning. He provides insightful guidance on loans and financing, as well as handling investor, shareholder, and unit holder agreements and disputes. Jonathan's proficiency includes facilitating acquisitions and divestments, including real estate transactions, and the development and review of company documents such as terms and conditions, employment contracts, and privacy policies. Additionally, he offers strategic tax advice and specialises in trusts, including SMSF and related superannuation guidance, along with providing notarial services. Jonathan's legal journey has been marked by significant roles, including his tenure as Solicitor and Notary Public at de Mestre and Company Solicitors, a position he has held since 2009. His earlier experience as an Associate Director at Macquarie Bank and Macquarie Group Limited from 2002 to 2009 adds depth to his commercial acumen. In terms of academic achievements, Jonathan's credentials are substantial. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and furthered his education with a Master of Science from the University of Technology, Sydney. He completed an MBA through a collaborative program between the University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney, and acquired Master of Laws degrees from both the University of Technology, Sydney, and the University of Sydney. Jonathan is a distinguished member of several professional organisations, including the NSW Law Society, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries. As a Notary Public, he is affiliated with both the NSW Society of Notaries and the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries.