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Steinepreis Paganin
Partner Mark McConnell of Steinepreis Paganin joins us at Stocks in the Vines 2026
Established in 1997, Steinepreis Paganin is consistently recognised as one of Australia’s most active corporate law firms, advising clients ranging from small private companies through to mid-sized ASX-listed entities.
With offices in Perth and Melbourne, the firm provides specialised and comprehensive legal advice across equity capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, energy and resources, and financial services matters. Steinepreis Paganin is committed to understanding each client’s objectives and delivering innovative, professional and commercially focused outcomes through some of Australia’s most experienced practitioners.
"Australia's most active corporate law firm, advising Australian public and private companies in the areas of equity capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, corporate compliance, mining & resources, and technology."
The firm places strong emphasis on service, quality and value for money. Its highly qualified partners and staff work closely with clients to understand their needs and assist them in achieving their corporate and commercial objectives.
Partner, Mark McConnell, of Steinepreis Paganin joined us at the 2026 Stocks in the Vines in May:
Mark shares the firm’s approach to guiding companies through the ASX listing journey and the importance of delivering a smooth, commercially focused service for clients navigating the capital markets:
About Mark McConnell
Main Areas of Law
Equity Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Commercial drafting
Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rule compliance
Background and Experience
Mark is admitted to legal practice in Western Australia and Scotland having graduated from Edinburgh University, Scotland with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours). He completed a legal traineeship with Archibald, Campbell & Harley WS in Edinburgh where he later practiced for two years as a corporate lawyer gaining a wealth of experience in corporate law, commercial law and banking and finance.
Mark joined Steinepreis Paganin in 2010 and was appointed a Partner on 1 July 2018
Mark has over 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial matters including in capital raisings (IPOs, backdoor listings and secondary capital raisings), mergers and acquisitions (both takeovers and schemes of arrangement) and de-mergers. His practice areas also include corporate reconstructions and recapitalisations of listed entities, project acquisitions and divestments, corporate governance and shareholder meetings. Mark also regularly assists clients with their company secretarial functions and advises them on matters relating to the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act. He also has experience in the mining and resources sector including advising on the acquisition and disposal of mining and oil and gas projects and negotiating joint venture and earn-in agreements
Contact Mark
Phone: +61893214000
Mobile: +61422393694
Email: mmcconnell@steinpag.com.au
