Phil is a corporate and commercial lawyer with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, contracts, and corporate governance and compliance.
Phil has developed a strong reputation for his expertise across various industries, including agribusiness, franchising, health and technology. He provides strategic legal advice to clients, ranging from complex and high profile transactions to day-to-day commercial arrangements.
Phil is known for delivering practical and effective legal solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while supporting clients in achieving their commercial objectives.
Two franchisors have recently paid penalties after the ACCC issued infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Franchising Code. This serves as an important reminder to franchisors to comply with their obligations under the Franchising Code to annually update their information on the Franchise Disclosure Register.
On 10 June 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission unveiled reforms aimed at revitalising the ASX listing pipeline, marking a substantive structural development to IPO regulation in Australia.
Cooper Grace Ward has welcomed Phil Vickery as a new partner in the firm’s corporate advisory practice.
Cooper Grace Ward acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fast, accurate and flexible entities including companies, self-managed superannuation funds and trusts.