Strategic Commercial Advisory & Dispute Resolution

Guiding you through the process with clarity and trust.

Jon Clarke offers true independence with his distinct point of difference – a personal approach in matters professional.

Jon combines the experience and knowledge of more than 35 years at the frontline of the legal profession with his core asset of communication – the essential skill in finding solutions to corporate and family business issues – to find resolution in all matters.

35+ Years Experience
Commercial Law & High-Stakes Advisory
Founder, Cowell Clarke
Former Managing Partner
Accredited Dispute Resolution
Mediation, Facilitation & Arbitration
Adelaide Headquartered
South Australian & National Client Reach
Jon Clarke - Principal of Jon Clarke Advisory
Jon Clarke
Principal & Senior Commercial Advisor
Founding Partner, Cowell Clarke
The Difference

Independent. Personal. Professional.

In complex corporate disputes, family generational transitions, or boardroom challenges, success depends on trusted personal counsel.

True Independence

Objective & Unconflicted

Completely free of institutional conflicts or firm bureaucracy. Jon provides unvarnished, direct strategic counsel focused entirely on reaching your ideal commercial outcome.

A Personal Approach

Principal-Led Attention

Your matter is handled personally by Jon Clarke from inception through to resolution. You receive the dedication, empathy, and insight of a seasoned commercial leader.

The Art of Communication

Finding Common Ground

Communication is Jon's core asset. By listening intently and cutting through posturing, he teases out the real underlying issues to build durable consensus.

Expertise

Key Service Areas

Comprehensive commercial advisory, dispute resolution, and governance services tailored to corporate entities, family businesses, and board directors.

Facilitation, Mediation and Arbitration Dispute Resolution

Facilitation, Mediation and Arbitration

Teasing out core issues and guiding parties to durable resolution in commercial disputes without costly litigation.

  • Commercial & partnership disputes
  • Building, construction & lease impasses
  • Confidential pre-mediation explorations
  • Direct principal-led mediation sessions
Family Succession and Structuring Family Enterprise

Family Succession and Structuring

Navigating complex intergenerational transitions, family governance, and wealth preservation with trusted discretion.

  • Operational & strategic business reviews
  • Generational succession roadmaps
  • Family constitutions & dispute prevention
  • Ownership vs management governance
Corporate and Board Advisory Governance

Corporate and Board Advisory

Advising chairs, boards, and executives on elite boardroom culture, sound governance, and strategic growth.

  • Board performance & governance reviews
  • Stakeholder & shareholder alignment
  • M&A, divestments & capital strategy
  • High-level executive mentoring
Restructuring and Risk Management Risk Advisory

Restructuring and Risk Management

Early identification of operational and structural risks, and guiding businesses under financial pressure to clear options.

  • Structural & operational risk audits
  • Financial stress workouts & restructuring
  • Financier & creditor negotiations
  • Independent board expert reviews
Probity Integrity & Compliance

Probity

Independent probity advisor and auditor ensuring fairness, transparency, and defensible commercial decisions.

  • Fair & equitable tendering & procurement
  • Strict preservation of confidentiality
  • Conflict of interest management
  • Defensible decision documentation
Whistleblower Protection Corporations Act

Whistleblower Protection

Independent, confidential Whistleblower Protection Officer service providing eligible informants full statutory protections.

  • Confidential disclosure receipt
  • Independent statutory rights guidance
  • Board & committee risk reporting
  • Protection against detrimental conduct
Endorsements

Trusted by Commercial & Legal Leaders

Reflecting over three decades of commercial insight, integrity, and dispute resolution capability.

“A lateral thinker with a great depth of commercial knowledge and experience ideally suited to assisting parties resolve commercial disputes.”
Bruce Carter
Chairman, ASC
“Jon’s mix of commercial and legal experience, together with his excellent communication skills, have been of great assistance to parties needing to distil out the real issues.”
John Kerr
Director, Capital Strategies and Family Office
“Jon has a great skill in being able to engage with the parties and to assist them to focus on achieving an outcome.”
Andrew Harris KC
Senior Counsel, South Australian Bar

Jon Clarke will be with you all the way.

Guiding you through the process to find the best solution for your commercial matter or family business.

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Get In Touch

Contact Jon Clarke

Contact Jon in confidence to discuss your requirements, explore mediation options, or arrange a private consultation.

Jon Clarke Advisory

Independent strategic commercial advisor, mediator, and facilitator.

Adelaide Office

Level 3/149 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Direct Telephone

0411 126 358

Confidential Email

jon@jonclarkeadvisory.com.au

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All communications are treated with strict professional confidentiality.