Our Team
Adam Sierakowski
Founding Director
Adam is the Founding Director of Palisade Corporate (formerly Price Sierakowski Corporate). Adam has over 21 years experience in legal practice, much of which he has spent as a corporate lawyer consulting and advising on a range of transactions to a variety of large private and listed public entities. He has expertise in a variety of sectors including resources, technology, energy, biotech, agri/aquaculture, industrial, telecommunications and financial services, providing legal advice to and guiding many companies undertaking IPO, RTO, fundraising and M&A activities in Australia and overseas.
Adam is also the managing director and founder of Trident Capital a leading Perth corporate advisory firm.
Email
adam@tridentcapital.com.au
Ben Moore
Senior Associate
Ben joined Palisade Corporate (formerly Price Sierakowski Corporate) as a Law Clerk in August 2018 before commencing his Graduate year in February 2019 and was admitted to practice in
December 2019.
Ben has provided legal advice on a range of corporate transactions, including primary and secondary capital raisings, takeovers, mergers and acquisitions. Ben also advises clients on general commercial matters (such as drafting and reviewing a variety of types of contracts), leasing and property transactions, and matters in other specific legal areas such as succession and trusts.
Email
ben@palisadecorporate.com.au
Mel Yates
Practice Manager
Mel joined Palisade Corporate (formerly Price Sierakowski Corporate) in October 2015. Mel has over 25 years experience in practice management and legal revenue, both in Australia and overseas. She manages the office, along with all IT, HR, Trust Accounting and financial aspects of the firm.
Email
mel@palisadecorporate.com.au
Brett Molony
Director
Brett is a Director of Palisade Corporate and was admitted to practice in 2006, joining Palisade Corporate (formerly Price Sierakowski Corporate) in 2012.
Brett practices in a wide range of areas in commercial and corporate litigation, and regularly provides legal advice in relation to contractual disputes and interpretation, complex and standard debt recovery (acting for commercial clients, local government bodies and insurance companies), insolvency, Local Government actions, mining law, compliance with trade practices legislation and Corporations Act actions. He has acted for several Australian listed companies, and has experience in all courts, including the Warden’s Court, the Supreme Court of Western Australia, the Federal Court and the High Court.
Brett also provides our clients with legal advice on various compliance issues such as ASIC investigations and Board requisitions, and at all times focuses on providing clients with commercially sensible results
Email
brett@palisadecorporate.com.au
Tyler Greatrex
Solicitor
Tyler joined Palisade Corporate as a Graduate in April 2022 and was admitted to practice 4 months later in August. Tyler practices in Commercial and Corporate Litigation specifically in relation to Corporations Act matters, mining and resources, debt recovery, insolvency, and general contractual disputes.
Tyler is also admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia and is able to represent his clients nationally, where required.
Email
tyler@palisadecorporate.com.au
Sunni Court
Junior Legal Secretary
Sunni joined Palisade Corporate in October 2022. She is currently studying her Certificate IV in Legal Services and Diploma in Legal Services. Sunni provides all secretarial and reception assistance and enjoys working closely with the team to provide the best outcomes possible.
Connor Graham
Director
Connor joined Palisade Corporate (formerly Price Sierakowski Corporate) as a graduate in July 2012 and was admitted to practice 4 months later. In addition to his time at Palisade Corporate, Connor has also obtained unique international experience having worked in London as in-house counsel for a major hospitality company and at a leading magic circle firm.
Connor has extensive experience in corporate and commercial legal matters and primarily provides legal advice to Australian and international clients on mergers and acquisitions (including private and public share or asset sales), capital raisings (including IPOs, reverse takeovers and secondary raisings), regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters.
Connor has particular experience in the energy and resources, manufacturing, agribusiness/aquaculture and technology sectors, providing legal advice to individuals and both private and public companies. Connor is commercially driven and seeks to build strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors to obtain the best possible outcomes.
Email
connor@palisadecorporate.com.au
Luke Colreavy
Solicitor
Luke joined Palisade Corporate as a Law Clerk in February 2022 before commencing his Graduate year in February 2023 and was admitted to practice in December 2023.
Luke has assisted our clients on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including providing advice on capital raisings (including initial public offers, placements and rights issues), mergers and acquisitions (including tenement, asset and share sales/acquisitions), due diligence investigations, corporate governance and regulatory matters.
Simon Whybrow
CFO
Simon is a highly driven and dedicated CFO, Company Secretary, and Commercial Manager with extensive experience and key strengths in financial administration and control, boardroom practices, corporate and business strategy, process improvement, and general management.
Email
simon@palisadecorporate.com.au