What Steinepreis Paganin does

Steinepreis Paganin is an independent Australian corporate, energy and resources, and commercial law firm founded in 1997 in Perth, with a second office in Melbourne and a partner-led service model delivered through 12 partners and over 50 lawyers. Its practice is organised around five core areas: Equity Capital Markets (IPOs, secondary raisings, placements, reconstructions), Mergers and Acquisitions (takeovers, schemes of arrangement, private M&A), Corporate and Commercial (Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules compliance, governance, contracts), Energy and Resources (mining and resources M&A, joint ventures, FIRB, tenements), and Financial Services (AFSL licensing, managed investment schemes, fintech). The firm acts primarily for mid-sized ASX-listed and private companies, with a particular concentration of mandates in mining and resources.

The firm generates revenue through professional legal fees structured per engagement, using fixed fees for discrete transactions such as IPOs and capital raisings, and hourly billing for ongoing advisory work; specific fee levels are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct, through partner-led client relationships, supported by a professional website, LinkedIn presence, and thought-leadership content around ASX regulatory developments. The firm is a Nominated Advisor of the National Stock Exchange of Australia and maintains working relationships with ASX and ASIC, which materially supports its transactional execution.

Steinepreis Paganin is consistently recognised as Australia's most active corporate law firm, ranked #1 for ECM transactions and top 3 for M&A transactions, and estimated to act on approximately 20% of all Australian equity IPOs each year. It has been the most active legal advisor in Western Australia since the Business News league tables inception in 2012. Technology usage is limited to standard law practice management, document management, and corporate compliance platforms; no proprietary technology products, APIs, or AI capabilities are offered.

Name

Steinepreis Paganin

Legal name

Steinepreis Paganin

Website

https://steinpag.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Steinepreis Paganin is an independent Australian corporate law firm founded in 1997, advising ASX-listed and private companies on equity capital markets, M&A, corporate compliance, energy and resources, and financial services through offices in Perth and Melbourne.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Legal Services

akta.pro primary industry

Strategic Partnerships, Alliances & JVs Advisory (BPAHADAI)

Keywords

• Corporate legal services
• Equity capital markets
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Mining and resources law
• ASX listing advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Revenue generated through professional legal fees for advising Australian public and private companies on equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate compliance, mining and resources, and technology matters. Fee structures include fixed fees for specific transactions (e.g., IPOs, capital raisings) and hourly billing for ongoing advisory work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Steinepreis Paganin is an independent corporate law firm advising Australian public and private companies on equity capital markets (IPOs, secondary capital raisings), mergers and acquisitions (takeovers, schemes of arrangement), corporate compliance (Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules), energy and resources transactions (mining, oil and gas), and financial services matters (AFSL licensing, managed investment schemes). The firm operates partner-led client engagements from offices in Perth and Melbourne, with over 50 lawyers acting on approximately 20% of all Australian equity IPOs annually.

Product overview

Steinepreis Paganin is a corporate law firm offering a unified suite of legal services focused on Australian corporate and commercial matters. The firm provides five core practice areas: Equity Capital Markets (IPOs, secondary raisings), Mergers and Acquisitions (takeovers, schemes, private transactions), Corporate and Commercial (compliance, governance, contracts), Energy and Resources (mining, oil, gas), and Financial Services (AFS licensing, funds management). The practice areas are interconnected, with the firm often providing integrated advice across multiple areas for complex transactions such as IPOs, M&A deals, and capital raisings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equity Capital Markets Legal advisory services for capital raisings, IPOs, secondary offerings, rights issues, placements, share purchase plans, debenture and convertible note offerings, buy-backs, capital reductions, and reconstructions. The firm is recognized as Australia's leading IPO advisory firm, acting on approximately 20% of all Australian equity IPOs annually. Services are provided to Australian public and private companies seeking to access equity capital markets.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Comprehensive M&A advisory including takeover bids, schemes of arrangement, share and asset acquisitions and divestments, demergers, private equity acquisitions, and regulatory approvals. The firm is consistently ranked in the top 3 in Australia for M&A transactions. Services are provided to corporate clients ranging from small private companies to mid-sized ASX listed companies.
• Corporate and Commercial General corporate and commercial legal advice including compliance with Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules, governance, notices of meetings, NSX listing applications, ASX submissions and waivers, ASIC modifications, company secretarial support, due diligence, joint venture agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Energy and Resources Legal services for mining and resources projects including IPOs for exploration and mining companies, M&A of mining assets, due diligence, FIRB notifications, joint venture agreements, sale and purchase agreements, option agreements, royalty agreements, and preparation of Solicitor's Reports on tenements.
• Financial Services Advisory on AFS licensing, property syndicates, investment funds (registered and unregistered MISs, LICs, ESVCLPs/VCLPs), financial services compliance, AML/CTF matters, fintech, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and venture capital partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Acts on approximately 20% of all Australian equity IPOs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Kumul Mineral Holdings LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Kumul Mineral Holdings Ltd partnered with Lingbao Gold and St Barbara in the Simberi Gold Operations joint venture, acquiring 20% interest for A$100 million to form an unincorporated joint venture for the Simberi Expansion Project. Steinepreis Paganin advised Lingbao Gold on this transaction.
• Specialist Law Firms and AdviserssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm maintains affiliations with specialist law firms and advisers within Australia and overseas to provide full-service capability to clients in areas including property, taxation, employment law, and commercial litigation.
• Regulators and Industry BodiescoreOthersThe firm maintains regular contact with regulators including ASX and ASIC, and is a 'Nominated Advisor' of the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ashurst: Global law firm with significant Australian corporate practice in M&A, capital markets and resources. Competes for mid-cap and large-cap Australian ECM and M&A mandates with international platform leverage.
• Allens: Major Australian corporate law firm with strong ECM, M&A and resources practices. Direct competitor for mid-cap and large-cap ASX mandates, with a national footprint including Sydney and Melbourne that Steinepreis Paganin lacks.
• Clayton Utz: National Australian law firm with strong M&A, ECM and resources practices. Competes with Steinepreis Paganin for mid-cap ASX mandates and shares a focus on mining/resources sector clients.
• Piper Alderman: Australian corporate law firm with ECM and M&A practices. Competes for mid-market ASX mandates and shares clients in the small-to-mid-cap resources segment.
• King & Wood Mallesons: Australia's largest law firm by revenue and headcount, with leading ECM and M&A practices. Competes for the largest Australian IPOs and cross-border M&A mandates, with deeper resources than Steinepreis Paganin.
• Herbert Smith Freehills: Global law firm with a major Australian practice in corporate, ECM and M&A. Directly competes for premium Australian and cross-border mandates and offers the international reach Steinepreis Paganin lacks.
• MinterEllison: Major Australian law firm with national reach and integrated corporate, ECM and M&A practices. Directly competes for ASX-listed company mandates across multiple sectors.
• Gilbert + Tobin: Sydney-based independent corporate law firm with leading ECM and M&A practices. Direct competitor for ASX-listed company mandates, particularly in tech, resources and major infrastructure transactions.

Regional players

• HopgoodGanim: Brisbane-based corporate law firm with established resources and ECM practices. Comparable mid-market focus and resources sector overlap, but primarily serves Queensland rather than Western Australia.
• Lavan: Perth-based corporate law firm with resources and mining expertise. Closest geographic competitor in the WA market, competing for the same mining and resources ECM/M&A mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steinepreis-paganin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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