Private Equity & Venture Capital

Our Private Equity & Venture Capital practice supports investors, fund managers and businesses in private equity, growth equity and venture capital. With deep industry knowledge, we provide tailored legal solutions to help our clients navigate the complexities of private capital transactions, from initial investment to exit.

Private Equity

We advise on all aspects of private equity, including buyouts, mergers and acquisitions and divestments. Our team has extensive experience assisting Australian and international firms to achieve their investment goals, with expertise in cross-border and leveraged finance experience in the UK and US. Our specialist foreign investment team guides foreign investors through Australia’s complex regulations. Our services include establishing private equity funds, development and expansion, capital investments, MBOs, LBOs, auction sale processes and management incentive plans. We also advise on the privatisation of publicly listed companies and the acquisition of interests in existing private equity fund portfolios. 

Growth Equity

We support growth equity investors and companies in structuring investments for optimal outcomes, with particular expertise in life sciences and technology. We negotiate terms that align with business objectives and protect against dilution.  For companies, we provide counsel on raising capital while ensuring regulatory compliance and we craft agreements that reflect the long-term vision of the business. We ensure that investor rights are adequately protected by advising on veto rights, board representation and exit mechanisms to balance control between founders and investors.

Venture Capital

Our venture capital practice supports investors and companies throughout the investment cycle, from seed rounds to exits. Whether you are an investor seeking to capitalise on the next big innovation or a founder looking to secure strategic funding, we provide the legal insight and strategic advice necessary for success. We have expertise in handling SAFEs, convertible notes and preference shares, whilst ensuring well-defined agreements to protect all parties. We navigate the regulatory landscape and provide guidance on compliance with securities laws, tax regulations and intellectual property protections, to ensure smooth transactions. Our clients include Potentia Capital, EQT, Advent International, Accel-KKR, Level Equity, Liverpool Partners, Insight, OneVentures, Bioscience Managers, Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Employment Hero.