Two specialist equity capital markets lawyers have joined Clayton Utz’s partnership in Perth.
Bryn Hardcastle and Dave Filov, both formerly of Allens, have been appointed to Clayton Utz’s partnership.
Hardcastle was a partner and co-head of Allens’ equity capital markets team, where he was recognised as one of Perth’s leading advisers.
Filov was counsel at Allens, but also has experience as a principal adviser in the ASX listing compliance unit.
Clayton Utz’s chief executive partner, Emma Covacevich, said the appointments meet growing demand for equity capital markets expertise across Western Australia and across the country.
“Bryn and Dave are outstanding additions to our partnership.
“Their experience will deepen our ability to support companies navigating complex, high-value transactions, particularly across the resources and energy sectors,” Covacevich said.
Hardcastle advises on complex, high-value transactions, including takeovers, mergers, strategic investments and sell-downs, and often acts in contested or market-sensitive situations.
Filov has acted on major placements, IPOs, dual listings, M&A, reverse takeovers and secondary capital raisings across the sector.
Partner in charge in Perth, David Benson, said the Perth office is “now even better positioned to support our clients as private capital flows in mining and resources continue to grow”.
“Bryn has unparalleled legal expertise in critical minerals – a high-growth sector and area of major importance in the WA market – while Dave is involved in the rewriting of Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code, giving him unique insight into mineral reporting standards and their practical application for listed resources companies,” Benson said.
Hardcastle and Filov will join in the coming months.
Mark Malinas, also from Allens, will start as Clayton Utz’s new head of private equity in early February.
“We’re excited to start 2026 with this coordinated investment in our corporate capabilities,” Covacevich said.
