Kenneth Lee

Special Counsel, HWL Ebsworth

Kenneth specialises in corporate mergers and acquisitions (private treaty and regulated), private equity, funds management and equity capital markets (IPOs and capital raisings). He has developed expertise in ESG and its key role in investors’ decision making, and works with clients to integrate sustainability considerations into their corporate strategies and investments. He has authored multiple publications on corporate governance and ESG which may be viewed via his LinkedIn. Kenneth is best known for his approachability, clear communication and problem solving skills. He has advised on numerous transactions for both investors and investees across industries including agribusiness, health and medical technology, fintech, property, software and resources. He is fluent in English and Chinese, and has clients from Australia, South-east Asia, China and the UK. Kenneth is a Monash University alumni with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science. He was awarded the faculty prize for constitutional law and his research thesis received a High Distinction. He holds a Certificate in Governance Practice from the Governance Institute of Australia.