About Bill
Bill Karvela is the Managing Partner at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, leading the Corporate & Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions groups, while also serving as a key figure in the Property group. His practice is characterised by a commitment to delivering commercially focussed advice to a diverse clientele, including publicly listed companies, industry funds, major property developers, and private organisations. Bill's legal acumen extends to advising both Australian and international clients on complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and asset liquidation.
In the realm of real property, Bill is renowned for his commercial insight and effective management of property transactions, where he assists industry trusts and major developers with comprehensive legal guidance. His role as a non-executive director at AHI Carrier (Australia) Pty Ltd highlights his strategic approach to business advisory.
One of Bill's notable achievements includes representing a major USA listed corporation in the sale of its substantial Australian business and freehold interests. Additionally, he consistently provides expert advice on significant property matters, such as large-scale acquisitions, joint structuring, and leasing for a prominent Australian property trust.
His expertise is well recognised, with accolades in corporate and real property law, including mentions in the 16th, 17th, and 18th editions of The Best Lawyers in Australia. Bill holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of Melbourne and maintains active memberships with the Law Institute of Victoria and the Property Council of Australia — Victoria Division.
With over two decades at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, Bill has served as Managing Partner since 2013 and as a Partner since 2006. His leadership roles extend beyond the firm, having been a non-executive director at Intralot since 2007, and previously a Partner at Holding Redlich for 13 years. His wealth of experience and dedication to excellence positions him as a respected figure in the legal community.
