Blake has more than a decade of commercial experience and has led the delivery of significant M&A transactions for more than 10 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.