Christopher Riordan

Christopher Riordan brings over 50 years of rich legal expertise to his role as Co-founder and Director of Riordan & Riordan. As an accredited business law specialist, Chris combines his extensive legal background with substantial corporate experience, making him a highly regarded figure in the industry. Chris earned a stellar reputation through his pivotal roles in transforming iconic Australian companies like SPC and Golden Circle from financial distress to prosperous, publicly listed entities. Serving as Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively, he was instrumental in the strategic restructuring and revitalisation of these businesses. His strategic insights continue to benefit clients on the Advisory Board of the Escor Group, a Smorgon family enterprise. His leadership extends across various high-profile companies, having chaired Patties Foods Ltd, Radio Rentals Ltd, Australian Glass Group Holdings Pty Ltd, Future Capital Development Fund Ltd, and Ferndale Confectionery Holdings Pty Ltd. Additionally, his expertise as a non-executive director at Wingara Wine Group Pty Ltd is noteworthy. Chris is widely sought for his strategic acumen, negotiation skills, and advisory expertise by family groups, wealthy individuals, and SMEs. He is adept at advising on business structures that preserve family wealth and ensure smooth transitions across generations. His current focus areas include business contracts, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, joint ventures, and superannuation strategies. Chris' impressive achievements include being among the first lawyers accredited as Business Law Specialists by the Law Institute of Victoria. He has served as a Council member of the Institute and is a founder of the annual Law Week event. His notable contributions include the historic SPC workforce EBA in 1991, the merger of SPC and Ardmona Food Products Ltd, and leading sales for major families like Cootes, Gschwenter, Copulos, and Deegan. His profound impact on the legal and business community underscores his distinguished career.