SCOTT MCKENZIE
Director
ABOUT SCOTT
Scott has been recognised as a leading commercial lawyer in Australia. He is held in high regard for his strategic mindset and is renowned for being technically sharp. Scott’s practice covers all aspects of commercial law, with a strong emphasis on complex transactions and business co-ownership matters.
Scott has a formidable knowledge of commercial law. His experience working at some of Australia’s largest law firms has equipped him with a level of technical skill which is rarely seen in boutique law firms.
As the leader of Velocity Legal’s commercial law team, Scott is focused on leading by example. He provides precise advice and tenaciously protects his clients.
EXPERIENCE
- advising on numerous co-ownership disputes and forced business exits;
- acting for the vendor in a confidential $40m+ business sale transaction;
- advising on co-ownership matters regarding a $25m+ share sale transaction;
- advising on a co-ownership arrangement and related share subscription transactions, with an enterprise value of $20m+;
- acting for the vendor in a confidential $15m+ business sale transaction;
- acting for the vendor in a confidential $10m+ share sale transaction;
- acting for the vendor in a confidential $10m+ business sale transaction; and
- advising on a multi-million dollar commercial leasing arrangement with complex fit out and construction requirements.
RECOGNITION
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Transactions (including the sale of shares, businesses and assets);
- Complex contracts;
- Business disputes;
- Co-ownership arrangements (including shareholder agreements and disputes); and
- Commercial leasing.
RECOGNITION
Law Institute of Victoria
Finalist – Rising Star 2018
30 Under 30
Winner – Commercial Law 2018
Mills Oakley
Winner – Rising Star 2015
Latest Insights from Scott
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COVID-19: Frequently Asked Legal Questions
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Legal Questions By Scott McKenzie (Director), Chelsea Davine (Associate) and Patrick Simon (Associate)Faced with the reality that current government restrictions are unlikely to be lifted any time soon, both businesses and consumers are...
PODCAST: COVID-19 Commercial Tenancies Code
PODCAST: COVID-19 Commercial Tenancies Code Insights by Scott McKenzie Insight Authors...SCOTT MCKENZIE Director Scott is as sharp as they come. He guides his clients with precision and has an unrivalled hunger to find practical solutions to complex legal issues....
COVID-19: Victorian Rent Relief Rulebook
COVID-19: Victorian Rent Relief Rulebook By Scott McKenzie (Director), Andrew Henshaw (Director), Emma Milne (Senior Associate) and Patrick Simon (Associate), Velocity Legal The Upshot Regulations announced by the Victorian government provide the rulebook for...