Hoda Nahlous
About Hoda Nahlous
Hoda Nahlous is a Partner and Co-Head of Corporate/M&A at KPMG Law Australia, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in corporate law, governance, and capital raising strategies, with a background that includes roles at Baker McKenzie and ASIC.
Work at KPMG Australia
Hoda Nahlous currently serves as Partner and Co-Head of Corporate/M&A at KPMG Law Australia, a position she has held since 2023. She also has experience as NSW State Lead - Deals, Tax & Legal at KPMG Australia from 2021 to 2023. In her role, she advises on complex capital raising and fundraising strategies, focusing on equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. Nahlous has been involved in advising both sellers and buyers in competitive sale processes, particularly emphasizing founders and their acquisition strategies.
Education and Expertise
Hoda Nahlous holds a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her educational background supports her specialization in corporate and commercial law, particularly in complex capital raising and fundraising strategies. Nahlous has extensive experience in advising on primary and secondary capital raisings for both unlisted and listed clients, including foreign and dual-listed entities.
Background
Before her current role at KPMG Australia, Hoda Nahlous worked at several prestigious law firms and organizations. She served as Special Counsel at Baker McKenzie from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Associate at King & Wood Mallesons from 2007 to 2015. Additionally, she worked as an Investigator at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) from 2003 to 2007, where she played a key role in significant investigations, including those related to the HIH and James Hardie cases.
Non-Executive Director Roles
Hoda Nahlous holds Non-Executive Director positions at the Advance Foundation since 2022 and the Global EverGreening Alliance since 2021. In these roles, she collaborates with boards in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, focusing on governance issues, directors' duties, and stakeholder engagement. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to contributing to governance and strategic oversight.
Achievements in Capital Raising
Hoda Nahlous has developed a strong reputation for her expertise in complex capital raising and fundraising strategies. She has advised on 'first-to-market' primary and secondary capital raisings, demonstrating her capability to navigate the intricacies of equity, debt, and hybrid instruments. Her work in this area has positioned her as a key advisor for both unlisted and listed clients, enhancing their fundraising efforts.