Mergers and Acquisitions
Strategic M&A lawyers delivering commercial results
Navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A), takeovers, investments and joint ventures requires a legal team that combines deep industry knowledge with a commercial, results-driven approach. Our M&A lawyers work alongside businesses, investors, and boards to deliver seamless, strategic, and commercially sound transactions. From public and private M&A to joint ventures, restructures, and foreign investment, we help clients unlock value, manage risk, and achieve their business objectives.
Industry expertise with integrated legal support
With decades of experience, including across resources and renewables, food and agribusiness, technology, life sciences and financial services, we understand the priorities and challenges unique to each sector. Our M&A team collaborates closely with specialists in tax, regulatory (including foreign investment), property, environment and planning, employment, intellectual property, and technology to ensure every aspect of a transaction is covered. Whether navigating complex regulatory approvals or structuring investments for international investors, we provide a comprehensive, solutions-focused approach.
Managing transactions end-to-end to minimise risk and maximise value
We guide clients through the entire transaction lifecycle – structuring deals, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms, and managing regulatory approvals – ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption, no matter the complexity. Whether we are acting for the sell-side or the buy-side, our proactive approach anticipates challenges, delivering timely solutions that protect value and drive long-term success.
International M&A – local expertise and global insight
Our M&A team blends local expertise with global insight, frequently advising international investors from key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and New Zealand on M&A transactions and investment opportunities in Australia. With a deep understanding of the Australian business landscape and partners who have practised overseas, we offer culturally attuned, commercially effective support. Whether you’re entering the Australian market or expanding globally, we deliver the tailored, practical advice you need to help navigate the complexities of cross-border transactions.
Tailored M&A support for every deal
We deliver support across all types of transactions, including:
- public M&A, including takeovers and schemes of arrangement;
- cross-border transactions and foreign investment approvals;
- private equity and venture capital investments;
- divestments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships;
- corporate restructures and recapitalisation;
- due diligence and risk assessment;
- not-for-profit mergers and collaborations;
- merger clearance and competition law compliance;
- transition arrangements; and
- service and supply agreements
We partner with our clients and their advisers to drive efficient, commercially viable outcomes—on time and within budget. Whether you’re executing a high-profile acquisition or restructuring for growth, our M&A team is always ready to assist.
What’s market? For professional advisers
Prepared specifically for professional advisers, download our practical summary of the key considerations that will impact your client’s next transaction.
What’s market? For in-house counsel and executives
Prepared specifically for in-house counsel and executives, donwload our practical summary of the key considerations that will impact your next transaction.
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