Stephen Moulton

Stephen Moulton is the Chairman and partner at DanaherMoulton with extensive expertise in Corporate Advisory and Mergers and Acquisitions. With over 30 years of experience, Stephen focuses on advising privately owned businesses within the SME and mid-market sectors. His approach centres on aligning legal strategies with his clients' commercial objectives, ensuring comprehensive understanding and resolution of potential challenges to achieve optimal outcomes. Throughout his career, Stephen has honed his skills in mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, corporate governance, financial services, property finance, dispute resolution, employee equity arrangements, shareholder agreements, and contract advice. Having earned a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and a Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, he possesses a strong academic foundation that complements his practical experience. In his current role, Stephen has been instrumental in developing a boutique corporate practice at DanaherMoulton, emphasizing client-focused services and flexible fee arrangements. His vast experience includes significant periods as a partner at leading law firms such as Gadens and Clayton Utz, where he contributed to the expansion of their Corporate/M&A teams. His tenure as Chairman of Partners at Mills Oakley Lawyers stands out for his leadership in building the firm's corporate practice and managing the Property & Finance team. Stephen's notable non-executive directorships include serving on the boards of Silk Logistics Holdings, where he played a pivotal role in the company's transition to a public entity, and GMDx Group, contributing to advancements in genomic profiling technology. His previous leadership roles also encompass his position as Chairman at Conectas Holdings, where he supported innovations in fintech solutions for the mortgage industry. His commitment extends beyond the legal sphere, as demonstrated by his long-term chairmanship of O'Brien Foundation Ltd, supporting tissue engineering research. Stephen's diverse contributions also include directing the Carlton Football Club, where he was involved in governance and legal advice, reflecting his broad expertise and dedication to both professional and community endeavours.