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BOUTIQUE LEGAL SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE MARKETS

Strategic Legal Expertise, Focused on Success.

At Kelvedon Legal, we help drive successful outcomes for our clients by transforming complex situations into value creation opportunities. Our 20+ years advising the world's leading investors make us a unique partner when it matters most.

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David Taylor

SPECIAL COUNSEL & FOUNDER

WHO WE ARE

A Practise Built on Global
Experience and Alignment.

Kelvedon Legal is a boutique law practice focussed on supporting participants in the private capital markets. Founded by David Taylor, a 25-year veteran of cross border M&A, funds management and international finance, we deliver the rigour and depth of a global practice through the agility of your own personal adviser.

Our insights and strategic contributions are uniquely suited to emerging managers, family officers, entrepreneurs and other private capital markets participants seeking to accelerate their growth.

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OUR SERVICES

Specialist Expertise for Private Capital Markets

We’ve been in your shoes, our approach is grounded in real experience.

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M&A

Structuring and executing complex international mergers, acquisitions, refinancing and divestitures— with particular depth in US - Indo Pacific transaction corridors.

Fund Formation

Capital Raising

Portfolio Counsel

OUR APPROACH

Aligned. Decisive.
Built for Operators.

We've been in your position — managing funds, closing complex deals, and navigating regulatory complexity. Our approach is grounded in real-world operational experience, not just legal theory.

Principal-Level Insight

Hands-on experience as General Counsel and COO of major US fund platforms means we understand the commercial pressures behind every legal decision.

The "Top-View" Perspective

We see the full landscape of each transaction — identifying risks, opportunities, and strategic positioning that narrower advisors often miss.

Global Network, Local Precision

Two decades of US institutional relationships paired with deep Australian market knowledge to bridge cross-border complexity seamlessly.

SELECTED ENGAGEMENTS

A Track Record of
High-Stakes Execution.

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CROSS-BORDER ACQUISITION

US Business Acquisition for Australian
Family Office

Advised on the acquisition of a US operating business with over $500 million of annual bookings from a syndicate of lenders — navigating cross-border structuring, lender negotiations, and regulatory approvals.

CROSS-BORDER ACQUISITION

Private Equity

supporting US based private equity firm with over $2 billion of growth equity investments across energy, healthcare, digital infrastructure, financial services and business services.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

David Taylor

SPECIAL COUNSEL & FOUNDER

“I built Kelvedon Legal to bring the rigour and strategic approach of the world's leading investment firms to growing businesses and platforms. These businesses often have superior ideas but face challenges on the road to execution. We can help.”

His career began more than 25 years ago as trusted legal adviser to some of the largest corporations in the world, and now he works with clients seeking to build the next generation of leaders.

25+

Years in Private Equity & M&A Law

$6B

Assets Managed in Fund Spin-Out

18 yrs

In US Institutional Private Equity

GC & COO

Former Dual Role at Major US Fund

LET'S GET STARTED

Your Next Transaction Starts
with a Conversation.

Whether structuring a fund, closing a cross-border acquisition, or
raising capital — reach out to discuss how we bring strategic clarity to complex deals.

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Strategic private equity counsel bridging global expertise with Australian precision.

Kelvedon Legal Pty Ltd · ACN: 689 125 559

SERVICES

Cross-Border M&A

Fund Formation

Capital Raising

Portfolio Counsel

CONTACT

0447 995 094

david@kelvedon.com.au

Sydney, NSW