Daniel Rathner
Director
Daniel is a corporate and commercial lawyer with deep expertise across the health, pharmacy, and medicinal cannabis sectors. He brings a sharp commercial mindset, underpinned by a practical understanding of tax, risk, and growth strategy.
Business-First Legal Approach
Daniel advises cannabis industry clients on how to establish, scale, and operate successfully within Australia's regulatory frameworks across the entire supply chain. His work covers the full lifecycle of a business from establishment to exit.
He also acts for a wide range of general commercial and health-sector clients, with a strong focus on medical centres, dental clinics, and pharmacy groups.
Daniel is known for advice that is not only legally sound but tailored to each client's operational and commercial reality, reflecting the firm's ethos of pragmatic, business-first legal advice that is responsive, clear, and commercially driven.
Restructuring & Turnaround Expertise
Daniel holds an accreditation in Restructuring and Turnaround from the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA).
He often advises on corporate restructuring, distressed transactions, and insolvency matters in collaboration with administrators and insolvency practitioners.
Recognised Cannabis Lawyer
Daniel has been named in the Cannabis Law Report's Global Top 200 Lawyers in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Daniel's practice has been awarded the APAC Legal Award for Best Medical Cannabis Law Firm Australia in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Sector Expertise
Deep knowledge across regulated health sectors with focus on commercial outcomes
Medicinal Cannabis
Full supply chain expertise from cultivation licenses to retail operations
Pharmacy Groups
Comprehensive support for pharmacy acquisitions, structuring and operations
Medical Centres
Strategic legal guidance for medical practice establishment and growth
Dental Clinics
Specialized support for dental practice operations and transactions
Key Areas of Expertise
Medicinal State and Federal Licensing & Structuring
Pharmacy & Healthcare Business Law
Business Sales, Acquisitions & Exit Strategy
Capital Raising & Investor Onboarding
Commercial Contracts & Strategic Negotiations
Property & Leasing for Healthcare Facilities
Regulatory Navigation (TGA, ODC, AHPRA)
Tax-Aware Business Structuring
Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround (ARITA)
Insolvency & Distressed Asset Advisory
Professional Credentials & Accreditations
Daniel holds specialized accreditations and brings proven expertise in complex commercial matters
ARITA Accreditation
Restructuring and Turnaround Specialist
Corporate Law Expertise
Deep commercial and tax-aware structuring knowledge
Strategic Thinking & Commercial Insight
"Daniel brings a sharp commercial mindset, underpinned by a practical understanding of tax, risk, and growth strategy. He's known for strategic thinking, commercial insight, and practical expertise."
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