Combining agility with exceptional capability

Linker Legal is a boutique legal practice specialising in corporate, commercial and technology matters.

About Linker Legal

We specialise in corporate, commercial and technology matters. Our two primary lawyers  have over 50 years of combined experience, having practised at top-tier law firms and listed multinational corporations, and have presided over cases  and appeals in state tribunals. 

Top-tier expertise, made accessible.

Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions

Commercial and Intellectual Property

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Compliance and Regulatory Advisory

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Praise for Linker Legal

  • "Fred Linker is a trusted advisor to me on a number of legal, public policy and public interest matters. He has deep knowledge, thinks strategically and is great to work with."

    Nova Peris OAM OLY MAICD
    Former Federal Senator
    Olympic and Commonwealth Gold Medalist

  • "It has been a real pleasure to work with Linker Legal. I have been extremely happy with their professionalism and quality of work. Linker Legal are very focused on getting the job done in a timely manner, and are great communicators. I highly recommend Linker Legal and will continue to do business with them on an ongoing basis."

    Rebecca Jacob
    General Counsel
    Southern Cross Cable Network

  • “Fred Linker of Linker Legal has been my go-to resource for prompt, professional legal support in Australia for over 15 years, counselling me on a wide array of topics. The accuracy, thoughtfulness and professionalism of his guidance have consistently surpassed my expectations. He has never let me down and Linker Legal truly ranks as an 11 on a scale of 10. They are truly exceptional.”

    Scott Weber
    General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
    A10 Networks, Inc. (NYSE: ATEN)

  • “I have had the privilege of working with Deborah for over 20 years. I have found her to be highly capable, smart and user friendly. She is an astute operator possessing impressive commercial acumen. Deborah also possesses a high degree of integrity and is incredibly reliable. In short, I have found Deborah to be a highly accomplished first rate lawyer who I cannot recommend highly enough.”

    Martin Shakinovsky
    Non-Executive Director
    Code Arbiter under the Food & Grocery Code of Conduct
    Former Senior Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills

  • “Fred is simply the finest legal counsel I have ever worked with! With an encyclopedic knowledge of commercial law, he has proven to be an outstanding and trusted business partner to me over many years and is one of those whose advice I regularly solicit and greatly value. I have always found Fred to be very collaborative and pragmatic with a talent for creating and negotiating genuine win-win outcomes for Ciena and our customers alike. Fred has always demonstrated the highest ethical standards, has always conducted himself with uncompromising integrity and has established himself as an exemplary role model. I can unreservedly recommend Fred to any prospective client or partner.”

    Matthew Vesperman
    Vice President, Asia Pacific
    Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN)

  • "Fred Linker is an expert in global subsea legal matters. I worked closely with him over several years in building Ciena Corporation's subsea business - achieving global market leadership in system upgrades. We successfully secured key wins with several of the world's leading subsea consortia - including SMW4, Japan-US, Trans-Pacific Express and others representing global Tier 1 carriers. We negotiated side by side around the world and created enduring, successful partnerships. Fred has a deep understanding of the industry, its legal framework and is a pleasure to work with."

    Ed McCormack
    Former VP & GM International & Submarine Systems
    Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN)
    Former Board Member Reliance Globalcom

  • "I have had the privilege of working with Fred for the last two years during which time he provided exceptional legal and negotiation guidance in relation to a complex M&A transaction involving an AFSL, as well as regulatory assistance related to the target’s operations in Australia. Fred’s deep experience, negotiation skills, unwavering commitment and responsiveness, his clear & well-structured advice, sincere attention, thoughtfulness and practical approach, was invaluable to my firm and my clients, as it helped us go through the various stages of that transaction successfully with confidence and ease. I highly recommend Fred for anyone seeking a highly capable corporate and regulatory counsel in Australia."

    Stelia Stylianou, LL.B, LL.M
    Managing Director
    STELMACO Private Office, Cyprus