Our M&A practice is experienced in handling complex and high-value transactions. We are leaders in structuring innovative deals across a broad spectrum of matters, from high-profile public takeovers to strategic private equity investments. With a strong focus on sectors such as technology, life sciences, healthcare and energy and resources, our experience also extends to industries including FMCG, agribusiness, media, retail and transport.
Public M&A
We provide expert legal counsel for complex transactions, representing multinational companies, ASX-listed corporates and private equity firms. Our experience spans friendly and hostile takeovers, court-approved schemes of arrangement, take-private transactions and consortium bids. Our strong relationships with key regulators and government agencies (including ASIC, ASX, FIRB, the ACCC and the Takeovers Panel) enable us to navigate approval processes, competition clearances and ongoing compliance post-completion. Where required, we also pursue innovative regulatory relief to facilitate novel deal structures.
Private M&A
We represent private companies, private equity firms and institutional investors in a variety of high-stakes transactions including competitive sale processes, cross-border buyouts, joint ventures and technology-driven acquisitions. Our expertise covers innovative financing structures such as vendor financing, equity-based consideration and complex earn-out arrangements. We also guide clients through Australia’s foreign investment laws and national security considerations and advise on corporate governance issues and post-acquisition integration.
By being actively involved with industry bodies and contributing to global thought leadership, our practice is at the forefront of M&A developments.
Work highlights - public M&A
Potentia Capital
Successful contested takeover bid for Nitro Software Limited (ASX:NTO) and its high-profile proposed take-private proposal for Tyro Payments Limited (ASX:TYR).
Qantas Airways Limited (ASX:QAN)
Proposed merger with Alliance Aviation Services Limited (ASX:AQZ).
Perenti Limited (ASX:PRN)
Acquisition of surface and underground drilling company DDH1 Limited (ASX:DDH) by way of scheme of arrangement.
Accel-KKR
Acquisition by its portfolio company Humanforce of IntelliHR Limited (ASX:IHR) by way of scheme of arrangement and subsequently by way of a contested takeover bid.
Provident Aurum
Successful off-market takeover offer for all shares in Sihayo Gold Limited (ASX:SIH), including on the compulsory acquisition of remaining minority interests.
Quantum Health Group Limited (ASX:QTM)
Merger with Paragon Care Limited (ASX:PGC) by way of scheme of arrangement.
Work highlights - private M&A
Archer Capital
Sale of illion to Experian, its divestment of V8 Supercars to RACE, partial divestment of illion (formerly Dunn & Bradstreet) to Macquarie and its divestment of LCR Group to Qube Holdings.
EQT
Acquisition of VetPartners, the leading provider of veterinary and animal health services in Australia and New Zealand.
Advent International
Acquisition of a majority stake in the Australian luxury fashion brand ZIMMERMANN, which operates retail stores in Australia, the US, UK, Europe and China, as well as being represented in prestigious department stores and luxury retailers worldwide.
Cuscal
Acquisition of open banking platform, Basiq.
Liverpool Partners
Acquisitions of IVF providers Adora Fertility, Genea Fertility Group and Fertility SA.
DAOU Vineyards
Advised the sellers of DAOU Vineyards on its sale to Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE).
