Michael Donovan
Michael Donovan

Michael Donovan

Senior Lawyer Landerer & Company

location
Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(+612) 9..

About Michael

Michael Donovan is a seasoned corporate and commercial lawyer, bringing over two decades of advisory and transactional expertise to his role as a Senior Lawyer at Landerer & Company. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has become an integral part of their legal team. Before his tenure at Landerer & Company, Michael served as Special Counsel in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group at Minter Ellison, following a successful period as a partner in the Corporate Advisory Group at Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Michael possesses extensive proficiency in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, corporate restructures, joint ventures, and securing shareholder and regulatory approvals. His deep understanding of the Corporations Act, company law, and ASX Listing Rules significantly benefits his clients. Michael's areas of expertise span banking and finance, corporate M&A, foreign investment, privacy and technology, wills, estates, and succession planning. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, complemented by a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney. Michael's comprehensive legal background and dedication to his clients make him a valued asset to both his firm and those he represents.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Estate Planning
Property Law

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Resume

Experience

Director
Director
Landerer & Company
Jan 2015 - Present · 11 years 5 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Landerer & Company
Sep 2013 - Jan 2015 · 1 year 4 months
Special Counsel
Special Counsel
Minter Ellison
Jul 2006 - Aug 2013 · 7 years 1 month
Partner, Corporate Advisory practice group
Partner, Corporate Advisory practice group
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Jan 1999 - Jun 2003 · 4 years 5 months
Senior Associate, Corporate Advisory practice group
Senior Associate, Corporate Advisory practice group
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Jan 1995 - Dec 1998 · 3 years 11 months
Solicitor
Solicitor
Jan 1989 - Dec 1994 · 5 years 11 months

Education

Master of Laws (LLM)
Master of Laws (LLM)
University of Sydney
2005
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
UNSW
1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
UNSW
1983 - 1987

Contact Information

Sydney, NSW

LocationLevel 31, 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW
Click to Reveal Phone Number(+612) 9..
WebsiteView Website

Practice Certificate

Name
Michael Donovan
Date of Admission
1988
Certification type
Employee of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
CITY OF SYDNEY
CheckLast checked: 30 Jan 2026•
Checked with the Law Society of NSW

Practice Categories

Commercial Law
  • Technology Law
Estate Planning
  • Wills and Estates
Property Law
  • Banking & Finance