M&A, Fundraising and Corporate Advisory

Our principals have the experience to guide clients through the regulatory process on public M&A transactions, including schemes of arrangements and Chapter 6 takeovers. Our lawyers understand that these can be make or break deals for our clients, and are dedicated to providing commensurate quality advice and service.

Our principals work together with our clients to formulate successful strategies on either side of a public M&A transaction, whether friendly or hostile deals. We also have strong relationships with ASIC, ASX and other key regulatory bodies, and a history of successful involvement in Takeovers Panel matters.

Our corporate team has significant experience in the Australian venture capital market and regularly advises venture capital funds and corporate venture investors making investments in start-up and early stage growth companies as well as start-up and early stage growth companies and their founders seeking investment.

We utilise our extensive M&A and capital market experience, alongside other firm expertise, to work with, and provide guidance to our venture clients on the various corporate actions start-up and early stage growth companies face across all stages of the growth lifecycle, from initial formation, through venture equity and debt financing transactions, and to liquidity events such as trade sales or initial public offerings.

Our team has acted on a wide array of high profile IPOs and secondary capital raisings, including share placements, rights issues and share purchase plans. Our lawyers understand the importance of strong project management in driving outcomes and take an active role leading project teams through the regulatory hurdles within agreed timeframes.

Our extensive M&A experience, particularly Public M&A, and expert understanding of the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules means we are well placed to guide clients through the capital raising process. We also have strong relationships with a full range of providers of equity capital which allows us to provide unbiased advice on the best source of funds to achieve objectives, and also introductions to these parties where appropriate. We regularly act for leading underwriters, managers and private equity houses, so understand their deal criteria and drivers.

Our clients need quick, incisive advice on strategic and compliance matters.

We have the expert understanding of corporate governance, continuous disclosure obligations, the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules to provide practical and commercially focused advice within tight timeframes. We are not simply ‘risk police’ – we work to understand our clients’ businesses quickly, and tailor our recommendations and advice accordingly.