Our in-depth understanding of medium to large enterprises, and the regulatory framework in which they operate, enables us to provide real value when advising on divestments or acquisitions for between $5 million and $250 million. Given the complexity and importance of these transactions, our team of leading corporate advisors draw on their broad experience and expertise in a complete range of practice areas in order to develop innovative business structures that meet our clients’ commercial objectives.
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We are a leading independent law firm, committed to delivering outstanding technical and commercial services in relation to all aspects of public and private M&A. Our focus is on understanding our clients’ businesses, and we know the importance of tailoring our advice and guidance to the unique and important features of each individual transaction.
We have built strong industry connections, and understand the complex range of issues that our M&A clients face when undertaking corporate transactions. Our M&A team has particular expertise and experience in key industries, including technology and digital economy, financial services and insurance, health and community, and the public sector.
We pride ourselves on the firm’s collegial culture. In the context of M&A deals, we cover all services required for successful transactions, including corporate and commercial, property, tax, FIRB (foreign investment approvals), intellectual property, competition law, banking and finance, employment law and migration.
We are renowned for our Smarter Law approach. We look beyond the status quo to think differently and find efficient solutions that are optimal for the particular circumstances of each client. We are constantly challenging existing business models, implementing forward-thinking technological solutions and engaging in creative resourcing. For M&A transactions, this means getting the deal done faster, cheaper and better.
Our strong networks with corporate advisors and other M&A professionals throughout Australia means that we are able to facilitate broad-ranging strategic advice in order to get transactions completed efficiently. These local connections are coupled with extensive international relationships that also enable our M&A team to act for multinational clients with Australian interests.
Advised the owners of Casacir Pty Ltd on the sale of their shares in the company, which operates a number of quarries in Eastern Victoria, as well as acting on the sale of the sites at which certain hard rock quarries are situated, in a deal worth approximately $70 million.
Advised fintech business Adatree on the sale of 100% of its shares to Fat Zebra, the leading Australian payments gateway.
Advised McKenzie Group Consulting Pty Ltd in acquiring specific assets from Hendry Group Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed).
Advised NewCold on its acquisition of the Karras Group.
Advised on the sale of 100% of the shares in myprosperity to HUB24.
Advised Spirit Super, an Australian industry super fund, on its joint acquisition, with US infrastructure investor Stonepeak, of GeelongPort.
Advised Nostra Property Group on its agreement to acquire Porter Davis’s multiple dwelling business.
Advised Breakthrough Victoria, the Victorian Government’s investment fund, on its recent $5 million investment in FLAIM Systems as part of FLAIM’s recent Series A capital raise.
Advised the owners of international logistics and supply chain management specialist ACA International on its sale to Dachser.
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