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Steven Humphries

Partner Walter Baden

Sydney, NSW

About Steven

Steven Humphries is a seasoned partner with over 25 years of leadership in mergers and acquisitions. He guides corporate transactions through every phase, from initial structuring and strategy to due diligence, negotiation, execution, and post-closing adjustments. His comprehensive knowledge extends to securities law and capital raising, private equity, joint ventures, corporate governance, and matters of foreign investment. Steven's expertise is enriched by a robust network, both within Australia and internationally, which empowers clients to access diverse skills and achieve exceptional commercial outcomes. His proactive approach and keen attention to client objectives have earned him recognition in The Best Lawyers in Australia from 2021 to 2024 for excellence in commercial law. His distinguished career includes his current role as Principal at Walter Baden, where he has served since 2019, after positions at McCabe Curwood Lawyers and McCabes Lawyers Pty Ltd. Steven's foundational years as a corporate lawyer were spent at Arnold Bloch Leibler and Minter Ellison, where he developed his insights and capabilities. Steven holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Japanese from the University of New South Wales, equipping him with a broad perspective and understanding of diverse cultural contexts in business dealings.

Practice areas

Commercial Law

Resume

Experience

Principal

Walter Baden

Jul 2019 - Present • 7 years 3 months

Principal

McCabe Curwood Lawyers

Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 • 11 months

Principal

McCabes Lawyers Pty Ltd

Sep 2006 - Jun 2018 • 11 years 9 months

Senior Associate

Arnold Bloch Leibler

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006 • 1 year

Senior Associate

Minter Ellison

Jan 2000 - Jan 2005 • 5 years

Associate

McCabes Lawyers Pty Ltd

Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 • 2 years

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Arts

UNSW

1990

Bachelor's Degree, Law

UNSW

1990 - 1995

Awards

2021

Recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia for his expertise in Commercial Law

The Best Lawyers in Australia

2021

The Best Lawyers in Australia - Commercial Law (recognised)

The Best Lawyers in Australia

Contact information

Sydney, NSW

Suite 904, Level 9, 25 Bligh St, Sydney, NSWWebsite

Practice certificate

Name: Steven Humphries
Date of admission: 1998
Certification type: Principal of a law practice
Class: Law Practice
Region: NSW

Last checked: 3 Sept 2026 • Checked with Law Society of NSW

Practice areas

Commercial Law