Blake has more than a decade of commercial experience and has led the delivery of significant M&A transactions for more than 6 years.

He has vast experience in the provision of transaction advisory services including financial and market analysis, deal and commercial contract negotiation, stakeholder and due diligence process management.

Blake is a competent negotiator, regularly interfacing with strategic investors including private equity, large private trade players and listed companies – both locally in Australia and internationally.

He has a strong track record of success in the execution of complex mid-market M&A projects on behalf of private and publicly-listed clients across a broad range of industries including:

• Business Services
• Consumer & Retail
• Technology, Media & Telecommunications
• Industrials
• Education
• Healthcare
• Transport & Logistics

Prior to joining DMA Blake worked for an international accounting firm providing consulting, internal audit, governance, risk management and contract assurance services to a broad client base including public and private companies, not-for-profit and all levels of government.