SCOTT MCKENZIE
Director, Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law
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.
Scott is an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law.
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
Accredited Specialist in Commercial Law
Law Institute of Victoria
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
Once a contractor, always a contractor?
Once a contractor, always a contractor? By Scott McKenzie (Director), Robert Wilson (Associate), Velocity Legal Snapshot summary – Changing relationships The development of the gig economy and the increasing variety of worker relationships has undoubtedly changed the...
Unfair Contract Terms – no longer a ‘toothless tiger’– new penalties for Australian businesses.
Unfair Contract Terms – no longer a ‘toothless tiger’– new penalties for Australian businesses. By Scott McKenzie (Director), Robert Wilson (Associate), Velocity Legal Snapshot summary The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Small Business Ombudsman...
Victoria’s extension to the commercial tenancies rent relief scheme and what it means for you.
Victoria’s extension to the commercial tenancies rent relief scheme and what it means for you. Insights by Emma Milne (Senior Associate), Scott McKenzie (Director), and Rajan Verma (Director), Velocity Legal The regulations extending the operation of the COVID-19...
Once a contractor, always a contractor?
Once a contractor, always a contractor? By Scott McKenzie (Director), Robert Wilson (Associate), Velocity Legal Snapshot summary – Changing relationships The development of the gig economy and the increasing variety of worker relationships has undoubtedly changed the...