Joelon Fincher

Joelon Fincher, founder and Managing Partner of Univa Legal in Sydney, leads a dynamic practice in corporate and commercial law tailored for the mid-market. Since beginning his legal career in 2020, Joelon has been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory (2021), the Supreme Court of New South Wales (2023), and the High Court of Australia. He holds a Master of Laws specialising in International Law from the Australian National University, alongside a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of International Studies from Flinders University. Joelon's expertise encompasses foreign investment and FIRB compliance, capital raising both debt and equity, banking and finance, and corporate structuring and restructuring. His sectoral focus extends to defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and more, reflecting his versatile legal acumen. Prior to establishing Univa Legal, he served as Special Counsel at Boettcher Law in Sydney, where he provided strategic guidance on complex transactions involving corporate international M&A, banking, finance, and capital raising initiatives for diverse clientele, from emergent enterprises to global corporations. His professional journey includes significant roles at Redchip Lawyers, Gadens, Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers, and Cozens Johansen Lawyers, offering a wealth of experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, large-scale banking disputes, and strategic corporate advisory. He has actively contributed to high-profile cases involving global defence companies, national banks, and major construction litigation, routinely advising clients ranging from government bodies to private enterprises. Additionally, Joelon has shared his insights as a Lecturer of Law at Canterbury Institute of Management, enriching the next generation of legal professionals with his knowledge in Australian taxation law and corporate governance. His commitment to global legal practices is further evidenced by his ongoing application for foreign admission with the Law Society of Ireland, thereby extending his services to European investors. A member of the Law Society of New South Wales, Joelon remains driven by a passion for delivering comprehensive and strategic legal solutions to his clients.