Michael Cossetto

Michael heads our Corporate & Commercial Group and advises on a range of commercial transactions. He has a special interest in licensing and distribution, as well as a deep understanding of intellectual property law. This includes providing advice on managing intangible assets and commercialising technology.

The hallmark of Michael’s practice is his ability to establish open and friendly working relationships with his clients. This, in turn, helps him understand what they’re really looking for and lets him guide them to the best outcome.

 

What Michael’s clients say

“Allegis Group, formerly known as Talent2, has a long standing client relationship with Bartier Perry. During the time the firm has acted for the company, Michael Cossetto and his colleagues have worked hard to attain the status of trusted adviser by providing comprehensive, reliable legal advice, often with short lead times. The firm's members distinguish themselves by their availability, promptness and willingness to go that bit further to provide consistently outstanding service.”

- Jacqueline Naher, Group Legal Counsel, Allegis Group

 

“I have worked with Michael Cossetto since 2008. Michael has assisted in a number of acquisitions and investment opportunities, commercial disputes, trademark and IP matters. Because he has taken the time to learn the PharmaCare business, all these activities have been undertaken in a very professional and direct manner. He is always available when the phone rings! It has been a great benefit to me personally and to the business generally, that the work Michael produces “hits the mark first time”. It is always the highest quality.”

- Michael Halter, Chief Operating Offer, Pharm-a-Care Laboratories

 

Qualifications/Memberships

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (ANU)

• Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, Securities Institute of Australia

• Board Member of The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Fast Moving Consumer Goods Committee

• Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors

• Member of the Licensing Executives Society of Australia and New Zealand

• Member of the Australian Information Industry Association

 

A word from Michael

"I enjoy ‘getting the deal done’. Whether that’s completing a business transaction in the early hours of the morning because we’re dealing with lawyers in New York, or working out a ‘win-win’ solution to solve a negotiation impasse or legal problem. Understanding the business objectives of our clients, delivering a commercially astute legal solution and helping our clients’ businesses thrive is very satisfying. I love the way that our clients approach things differently. It has taught me that there is not ‘one way’ to solve a problem. Instead, you need to spend the time to find the right way for each client."

 

Career highlights

• Advising a national radio and television broadcast organisation on the procurement and roll-out of mission critical broadcast equipment.

• Preparing and negotiating a manufacturing and supply agreement for the supply of a new tablet based point-of-sale system to a major Australian bank.

• Negotiating and finalising a master services agreement for the supply of ATMs and ATM management system to a major Australian bank.

• Negotiating the supply of a cloud based recruitment platform to hospitals and health facilities throughout Australia, to improve the management of their recruitment of medical officers, nurses and allied health professionals.

• Advising a manufacturer and supplier of OTC pharmaceuticals on the management of its intellectual assets.

• Advising a distributor of fast moving consumer goods on its distribution agreements with overseas brand principals.

• Advising a listed company about its privacy obligations under the privacy laws, including the review of its privacy policy, collection statements and compliance program.

 

Specific areas of focus

• Intellectual Property – trademarks, copyright, franchising, intellectual asset management, commercialisation.

• Information Technology – development, supply, licensing, managed services, outsourcing and ‘as a service’ agreements

• Consumer Law – misleading and deceptive conduct, unfair contract terms, unfair practices, consumer guarantees, safety of consumer goods, liability of manufacturers.

• Data Protection and Privacy – collecting, storing and the use and disclosure of personal information.