“Last Yard selected Krista as its M&A legal advisor based on her solid references and extensive and relevant international experience. The quality of the legal work was outstanding, but what stood out during the transaction was the confidence, commitment and collaboration Krista and her team provided our board throughout the process. They are very professional, they delivered a great outcome, and they walk the walk. A joy to work with.”

“I worked with Krista on several M&A transactions for AusCann Group Holdings Ltd, including the scrip-for-scrip acquisition of CannPal Animal Therapeutics Ltd via scheme of arrangement. Krista was one of the most invested AusCann directors on those transactions, was able to bring her significant legal and commercial experience to bare and as a result was a valuable member of the deal team.’

“Krista Bates is an experienced Company Director and invaluable asset to the board that I Chair. Her legal expertise and strategic thinking has enriched our company. She came highly recommended to me and I am proud to work with her.”

“Krista handled the transaction of selling our business to an ASX200 company. Having Krista in our corner gave us lot of confidence and she worked productively and collaboratively with the other party to get us a favourable outcome. Her understanding of the law and her attention to detail gave us great confidence. She also worked like a demon and was a pleasure for us to deal with.”

“I engaged KB Corporate to advise me on some corporate matters pertaining to my business of 17yrs. Having never sought legal advice before I wasn’t quite sure what the process would be like. My first meeting with Krista was simply mind-blowing – within 17 minutes she had ascertained and understood my scenario entirely and begun the process of creating an action plan to assist matters. At all times I have felt fully supported by Krista and as the situation developed, she has been mobile and fluid to those considerations too, whilst always giving very clear and concise recommendations and guiding points. I would highly recommend.”

Ed Winter former Chief Pilot for British Airways, Chief Commercial Officer of Easyjet and CEO of Fastjet Plc noted Ms Bates as having “personally made a huge difference over the past year [2015]” with an appreciation of Ms Bates’ “loyalty and support during a very tough period

“Ms Bates  is extremely competent and has detailed knowledge of corporate transactions given her background in London law firms…she is everything you expect from a lawyer and on top of that, things you don’t usually expect. She’s very responsive, always with a quick turnaround time, and she’s practical and understands from a commercial perspective. She helps me access the risks and advise how to mitigate them in a way that fits with local custom”

“Chambers Global noted that Krista is singled out for her “first-rate experience of commercial transactions, which comes from a much wider context than you would expect to find in the region”

“I have worked alongside Krista as co-advisor on several successful transactions. Krista applies a balanced and commercial approach to complex legal matters and is very solution orientated. Krista is a highly effective communicator and skilled negotiator, with a steadfast focus on maximising the outcome for her clients.”