Chris Dirckze is a seasoned banking and finance professional with over 25 years of experience across the Australasian, UK, and European markets. Since 2021, Mr. Dirckze has served as a Partner at Gadens Lawyers. Mr. Dirckze has advised global banks, financial institutions, family offices, and private credit providers on complex legal and financial matters, including high-value mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and syndicated loan market placements.

Prior to his current roles, Mr. Dirckze held senior positions at Brookfield Multiplex and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, where he focused on credit risk, global markets, and structured finance. His experience spans multiple sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, mining and resources, industrials, and technology, media, entertainment, and telecommunications (TMET).

Mr. Dirckze holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (BA/LLB) from Macquarie University in Australia. He has also served on various committees of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association.