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Harry Kingsley

Harry Kingsley advises clients on complex capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance matters. With a background in both private practice and in-house advisory, Harry brings a commercial mindset and calm precision to high-stakes corporate work.
Harry’s practice spans a broad cross-section of industries, including fintech, life sciences, agribusiness and aquaculture, tech, health, energy, and advanced manufacturing. He has led equity and debt raisings for ASX-listed companies and private businesses, including initial public offerings, underwritten entitlement offers, institutional placements, convertible note issuances, and pre-IPO fundings. His experience includes advising innovative Australian companies expanding into global markets, as well as offshore clients navigating the Australian regulatory landscape.

In the mergers and acquisitions space, Harry has worked on landmark transactions ranging from strategic acquisitions and divestments to cross-border schemes of arrangement and private equity investments. His clients include founder-led growth companies, institutional investors, and some of Australia’s most recognised listed entities.

Known for his collaborative style and attention to detail, Harry is a trusted adviser to boards and executives on corporate structuring, shareholder engagement, and regulatory compliance. He regularly supports clients through all stages of the corporate lifecycle—from startup capital raisings to public listings, transformational transactions, and beyond.

Before joining K&L Gates, Harry gained experience working on a wide range of domestic and international transactions, building a reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused advice on deals that matter.


Harry has a diverse background and is uniquely placed to understand clients' needs having been a partner at his previous firm, a member of the leadership team and General Counsel for Pacific National, Australia's largest rail operator and a director of a mid-market investment bank.

He has also served as the Senior Strategy and M&A counsel for Asciano Limited working on large transformative M&A projects, mainly for Patrick in its Ports and Logistics divisions.

Prior to Asciano, Harry was a Director for a boutique investment bank and was co-head of its resources team working on IPOs, secondary market raisings and M&A transactions for small and mid-cap ASX listed companies.

  • Recognised by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a Recommended Lawyer for Corporate and M&A in Australia, 2024-2025
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in Australia™
    • Commercial Law, 2026
    • Corporate Law, 2020-2026
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  • Quoted, "K&L Gates Advises Connectivity Solutions Provider Elsight in AU$60 Million Capital Raise", Legal Desire, 31 July 2025
  • Mentioned, "K&L Gates Advises Australian Seafood Producer Yumbah on AU$60 Million Takeover of Yellowtail Kingfish Farmer", Legal Desire, 30 July 2025
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