Alexandra Neovius Special Counsel

Alexandra is a corporate lawyer who specialises in advising clients on complex international mergers and acquisitions and joint venture transactions.

She represents clients in a variety of sectors, including infrastructure and energy & resources. Alex previously practiced in London and Almaty for over 13 years with work in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Her broad international experience gives Alex particular expertise in assisting clients to execute a variety of cross-border transactions.

Experience

General

LINX Cargo Care Group

Advised Brookfield on the sale of certain businesses within LINX Cargo Care Group, including integrated automotive logistics provider Autocare to Optimus Group.

Sovereign wealth fund

Advised a Middle Eastern sovereign wealth fund in relation to its investment in an Australian industrial real estate fund managed by LOGOS Property Group.

Oil & gas company

Advised in relation to the development of a field in eastern Kazakhstan, including the sale of an indirect interest in the field, financing of field development and construction of a cross border pipeline.

Private equity fund

Represented a Central European private equity fund in connection with a sell down of its interests in a major cybersecurity software business and a proposed investment in a regional pharmaceuticals distributor.

Fortune 500 power company

Advised in relation to disposals of power plants and distribution assets in Europe, Central Asia and Africa.

European development bank

Advised a European development institution on its disposal of a tropical fruit processing business headquartered in Ecuador.

Career & qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts, University of New South Wales
  • Bachelor of Laws, University of New South Wales

Memberships

  • Association of International Energy Negotiators
  • International Bar Association

International experience

  • Admitted in England & Wales
  • Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London
  • Chadbourne & Parke LLP, Almaty and London

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