Kenneth Stanton is a highly accomplished Principal Lawyer and Director of Stanton & Stanton. With over two decades of experience in the Wine, Food and Beverage, Agribusiness, Real Estate & Projects, and Water sectors, Kenneth is renowned for his strategic mindset and commercial acumen. Specialising in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, insolvency, turnaround restructuring, and family office advisory, Kenneth consistently delivers exceptional results tailored to his clients' unique goals.

A skilled negotiator, Kenneth excels in navigating intricate legal landscapes with care, precision, and a deep focus on delivering impactful outcomes. His commitment to staying ahead of legal and industry trends ensures his advice is both forward-thinking and practical. His intellectual astuteness combined with his direct, yet empathetic communication style, has solidified his reputation as a trusted, innovative, and highly regarded legal expert. Kennneth has been recognised by the Doyle's Guide 2025 as a leading agribusiness lawyers in NSW.

Kenneth began his career specialising in mergers and acquisitions, playing a pivotal role in significant onshore and offshore deals at Herbert Smith Freehills. Kenneth went on to work with global investment bank Deutsche.

Kenneth has extensive experience negotiating, structuring and financing deals including the acquisition of a new winery in South Australia. This particular matter culminated in the largest sale of an Australian vineyard in history, valued at over $500 million AUD. His expertise also extends to structuring and securing over $300 million AUD in international financing for petroleum terminals. Additionally, Kenneth has overseen the corporate restructuring of McWilliams, Australia’s oldest winery, and facilitated the aggregation and sale of Australian spirits brands in global markets. Kenneth has a WSET Level 3 qualification in wine with a deep understanding of the sectors he represents.

Beyond his legal practice, Kenneth is a thought leader within the legal industry and the sector’s he specialises in. He frequently gets invited to present his expertise at industry conferences worldwide. Engages in pro bono work, supporting his local community. Kenneth has also published a series of insightful articles.

Outside of his professional endeavours, Kenneth dedicates his time to the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club as an active reserve patrol member and serves as a judiciary member for the NSW Suburban Rugby Judiciary.