Craig yeung
director
Craig has been interested in technology ever since opening up his father's Apple II+ in primary school. He was also a promising chess player, violinist and pianist before deciding to focus on law.
Since then, Craig has found himself closing M&A deals, working on company listings/IPOs in the late 1990's, closing US flip ups and Series A and equity raisings and IPOs on the ASX and AIM in the early/mid 2000's, closing listed companies takeover and merger transactions and raising hundreds of millions of dollars of capital in private and ASX raisings in the late 2000's, and more recently specialising in corporate M&A and capital raising transactions for small/mid-market clients.
Craig is listed in the The Best Lawyers in Australia for Corporate Law for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and for Commercial Law for 2024. He is also listed in Doyle's Guide for Corporate Lawyers and Commercial Lawyers for 2020, 2021 , 2022, 2023 and 2024, and for Intellectual Property and Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024. He has also been "recommended" and "highly recommended" in 2014 and 2015 in Asia Pacific Legal 500 for Corporate and M&A, and clients that were surveyed singled out Craig as "knowledgeable" and a "corporate governance specialist".
Outside of the office, Craig enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing, and is a closet music producer.
Connect with Craig on Linkedin, banter randomly with Craig on X (twitter) @craigyeunglaw or email him at craig@motuslegal.com.au
Marcus Liew
Lawyer
Marcus has returned to legal practice after some years away in the finance industry, having gained his legal experience from overseas in a private specialist media and entertainment firm and then later in-house with Electronic Acts, the world’s largest gaming company, as part of their Asia Pacific Legal team.
With broad commercial and corporate experience, during his time in private practice, he represented a range of clients in the film, music, and other creative industries. Marcus was responsible for providing legal advice, drafting, and reviewing legal agreements including production, recording, licensing, marketing, celebrity engagement and compliance reviews. In his role with Electronic Arts, he was the Legal Approvals Manager Asia Pacific, supporting eleven territories throughout the region. Marcus played a major role in multiple departments within the company to ensure that the use of the company’s intellectual property was consistent with internal policy and local laws. He fondly considers one of his most memorable deals as negotiating and completing the agreement to include an iconic Aussie soccer player image on the pack front of FIFA for Australia.
Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his German Shepherd Miso, and regularly practices Pilates to keep his mind and body active. He is a long time Arsenal supporter and still brings up the glory days of the “Invincibles” whenever he can.
Marcus is listed in Doyle’s Guide for Technology, Media and Telecommunications Lawyers - Rising Star for 2024.
Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn or email him at marcus@motuslegal.com.au
Vinnie Yang
Lawyer
Vinnie is a lawyer with a background in corporate finance and a passion for supporting businesses in achieving their goals.
Growing up in her family’s business, Vinnie gained early insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs, sparking her interest in both law and finance. This inspired her to complete degrees in these fields and begin her legal career in private practice.
Since then, Vinnie has worked on a broad range of matters, including drafting and reviewing agreements between local and international manufacturers and companies, preparing shareholders agreements, share and business sale agreements and terms and conditions for the provision of goods and services. She also has experience in property transactions, dispute resolution, civil law matters and wills and estates.
Vinnie enjoys lifting weights and keeping her steps up, either by hiking with her partner or by going on long walks with her Portuguese Water Dog Foo.
Connect with Vinnie on Linkedin or email her at vinnie@motuslegal.com.au
Aleyna Aydin
Lawyer
Aleyna is a lawyer with a unique blend of early-career corporate and commercial experience, developed through her time at reputable national and international firms, as well as through personal ventures. With a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business Economics from Flinders University, she brings four years of expertise in professional services and advisory, offering a commercially astute approach to her role at Motus Legal.
Her background in corporate consulting has provided a robust foundation in financial analysis, compliance, and strategic planning. Aleyna is driven by a keen interest in the commercial aspects of law and strategic innovation - particularly in the dynamic world of transactions.
Aleyna is committed to helping companies grow, adapt, and succeed. She values strong client relationships and the power of a trusted network, believing that understanding her clients' unique needs allows her to provide insightful, practical advice and foster partnerships that go beyond individual transactions.
Beyond her legal career, Aleyna enjoys working on her business 'The Edited Closet', which provides personal and corporate style consulting.
Outside of work, Aleyna stays active with Pilates, indulges in Adelaide's vibrant culinary scene and takes every opportunity to travel abroad. She serves on the Salvation Army Corporate Philanthropy Advisory Board, has previously volunteered with the St Vincent de Paul Refugee and Asylum Seeker Service and is passionately involved in various other community initiatives.
Connect with Aleyna on Linkedin or email her at aleyna@motuslegal.com.au
Olivia Walker
Law Clerk
Olivia is a penultimate Law and Advanced Economics student at the University of Adelaide. A broad range of legal experience has developed her passion for Corporate Law, notably 6 months spent as a Barrister’s Research Clerk in Corporate Litigation and Insolvency. Alongside her formal studies and employment Olivia volunteers for 180 Degrees Consulting Adelaide, leading her team to provide consulting services for various not-for-profits.
When Olivia isn’t studying or at work, you can find her getting coffee with friends, at yoga or pilates, paddleboarding at the beach or spending time with one of her many family members.
Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn or email her at olivia@motuslegal.com.au
James Gibson
Consultant Lawyer
James is a senior commercial lawyer with ten year’s experience working at top tier Australian (Allens) and international (Allen & Overy) law firms on corporate, M&A, real estate, financing and infrastructure transactions.
James has worked on over $20 billion+ of commercial transactions across a broad range of industry sectors (property; tech; media; retail; financial services; transport; construction & engineering services; infrastructure; mining; renewable energy).
James has worked with a wide range of clients and counterparties, from startups to global multinationals, banks, private equity and fund investors.
Email James at team@motuslegal.com.au
Jasmin Chua
Consultant Lawyer
Jasmin has been a practicing lawyer for two decades at top-tier law firms including Linklaters in London and Allens in Sydney, as well as holding senior positions in global investment banks and non-bank financial institutions. Jasmin has worked in senior-level legal and commercial roles, structuring and executing both client-facing and investor-facing transactions across all industry sectors in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia Pacific region. She is skilled in governance and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions and fluent in Chinese (Mandarin).
Jasmin is a fitness fanatic who loves food, fashion and fitness in equal measure. The trick is maintaining the delicate balance between all 3! Her favourite tv show is Survivor and she harbours a not so secret dream to take out the title of Sole Survivor one day.
Email Jasmin at team@motuslegal.com.au
Brasov
Pomeranian
Brasov is an experienced senior doggo, with over 17 years experience making his family of hoomans happy and blessed.
He has participated in “show and tells” at a number of year levels at the local Primary School with children, and is well known at the Middleton beach for just chilling out. He loves that everyone still thinks he’s a puppy.
Email Brasov at team@motuslegal.com.au
Arctic
Lykos Wolfalike
Arctic is a puppa but is getting too heavy now to cuddle. He loves long walks and pats from kids. He wants to surf with his family, but not sure about the waves yet.
He specialises in being a gentle softie wolf, and prides himself on his piercing stares.
Email Arctic at team@motuslegal.com.au
Winter
Lykos Wolfalike
Winter is another puppa doing his best to be cute and adorable. He is still trying to hold both his ears up, and it doesn’t work all the time.
He is proud of his enormous webbed feet (for swimming) and his odd coloured eyes.
Email Winter at team@motuslegal.com.au
Miso
German Shepherd
Miso is massive but super friendly. He loves to follow the team around including into the meeting rooms.
He is very good at chasing balls, which he insists on keeping in the office.
He thinks he’s the best behaved doggo - and he’s probably right.
Email Miso at team@motuslegal.com.au