Audette Exel shares her journey founding Adara Partners and vision to reimagine business as a force for good.
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Audette Exel – Lunch with the AFR
Ten years ago, Audette Exel persuaded some of the country’s top operators to donate their fees to charity. After raising $30 million, she is ready to expand.
Ares, Robert Meyers operatives tapped by Adara
Adara’s latest round of appointments has also seen Sidley Austin’s Robert Meyers added to the panel, a go-to lawyer for private equity firms and investment banks seeking cross-border mergers and acquisitions advice.
Matt Comyn’s right-hand man pops up at Adara
Ex-Commonwealth Bank executive David Cohen, dubbed Matt Comyn’s right-hand man, is set to join the prestigious advisory group, bringing its membership to 16.
How directors can prepare for 2024
Business leaders to reflect on the governance challenges of the past 12 months and what company directors can do to prepare for 2024.
Two banking legends on what the IPO drought says about capital markets
Our for-purpose corporate advisory business, Adara Partners, is proud to count Christian Johnston and Tony Osmond as part of our eminent Panel of 16.
Adara Partners hires new directors
Charity-minded minded boutique corporate adviser Adara Partners has added two new names to its 16-strong advisory panel.
Japan’s Kirin agrees $1.2 billion for Australia’s Blackmores in diversification push
Barrenjoey Capital Partners and Adara Partners are acting as joint financial advisers.
How Kirin sealed its blockbuster Blackmores vitamins buyout
At Barrenjoey, Matthew Grounds, Edward Deng and industrials banker Erin Tinker provided defence advice for Blackmores, along with Adara Partners’ team led by Audette Exel and law firm Herbert Smith Freehills.
The Age of the Independent Advisor
Independent investment banks have won roles on a slew of major deals this year, highlighting the value boutique advisory firms bring to merger and acquisition negotiations.