With over 25 years of experience as a senior-level executive, lawyer and advisor to many private, public and foreign companies.
Sits across professional boards, advisory groups and membership bodies:
- CEO of Madison Marcus, a multi-Disciplined National Law and advisory Firm
- Director of Special Projects, Energy and Resources at Madison Marcus
- Director and CIO of ARECOR
- Advisory Board Member of EVDirect.com/BYD
- Director and RM of Transcend Capital (AFSL)
- Legal Advisor and Board Member, FSHD Global Foundation
- Former Legal Counsel, Treasurer and board Member of the Australian Indian Business Council (AIBC)
- Former Business Mentor to Australian Businesswomen’s Network
- Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ACCI)
- Property Council of Australia
- Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)
- Housing Institute of Australia
- Society of Construction Law
Has acted on several corporate actions, including IPOs, M&A and complex finance structures involving debt and equity with combined project values of over $30bn.
A seasoned dealmaker and senior executive specialising in areas of:
M&A, Dispute Resolution & Negotiation, Corporate Finance Special Projects, Energy & Resources, Petroleum, Corporate Governance and ESG, Commercial & Corporate Law, Property, Construction & Building Development. Bechara has overseen and advised on some of Australia’s most significant transactions and joint ventures.
Awards and Acknowledgments 2021/2022 include:
Most influential Lawyer 2021 – Australasian lawyer, Projects, Energy and Resources Partner of the Year 2022- Finalist, Energy & Resources Team of the Year, Australia Law Awards 2022- Finalist, Transaction Team of the Year, Australia Law Awards 2022- Finalist, Pro Bono Partner of the Year 2022- Finalist.