Wayne Penning

Wayne Penning serves as the Managing Principal of Delphi Partners, an esteemed independent corporate and commercial law firm operating across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Wayne has garnered extensive experience at leading international law firms in Sydney, Brisbane, and Hong Kong. Recognised by the Australasian Legal Business review panel as a leading lawyer, Wayne's expertise is highly sought after in the fields of mergers and acquisitions. His client portfolio includes listed public companies, private companies, private equity groups, corporate advisory firms, consortiums, start-ups, and not-for-profits. He provides strategic advice on a range of complex legal matters such as equity and debt capital markets, initial public offerings, takeovers, company restructures, leveraged and management buy-outs, corporate finance, intellectual property, and general commercial issues. Wayne's recent work highlights his role in advising key transactions including significant mergers, acquisitions, and sales across diverse industries from agribusiness to technology. His leadership in transactions such as the sale of OzRunways to Boeing and the acquisition of agricultural supply businesses by Brookies Rural Group underscores his profound impact in the legal landscape. Beyond his legal practice, Wayne is an active Founding Member and Director of the Liz Ellis Foundation and has held notable positions such as the Deputy Chairman of Bravehearts and a former Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed MRV. His academic background is rooted in Economics and Law from Macquarie University, providing a robust foundation for his legal acumen. Wayne's dedication to client service and his ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks make him a valued partner to clients seeking comprehensive legal solutions across capital markets, corporate and commercial law, and private equity.