Mergers and Acquisitions
Experienced M&A and capital investment lawyers for business purchases, sales, capital raising and strategic growth.
Buying a business, selling one, or merging two together all come with the same challenge: getting the deal structured right. Our M&A lawyers advise on transactions across the full deal cycle, from due diligence and negotiation through to contract structuring and regulatory compliance. RedeMont also advises on capital raising and venture capital transactions, supporting founders, investors and growth businesses with the legal structure and documentation required to bring new investment into a business.
Whether you’re acquiring a business to grow, preparing your own for sale, or restructuring ahead of a transaction, we work alongside business owners, investors and corporate boards to identify risk early and negotiate terms that protect your position.
We also act for agribusiness clients on transactions specific to the agricultural sector, where succession planning and seasonal cash flow add another layer of complexity to any deal.
Contact our team to discuss your next transaction.
Specific services
Growth by acquisitions
Acquiring another business can be one of the fastest ways to grow, provided the deal is structured properly from the outset. We advise on target identification, deal structure and negotiation, helping you acquire with confidence and avoid risks that surface after settlement.
Buying or selling your business
Buying or selling a business involves more than a purchase price. We act for both buyers and sellers on sale agreements, warranties, conditions and settlement, working to minimise risk whichever side of the transaction you’re on.
Preparing a business for sale
A well-prepared business attracts better offers and fewer surprises during due diligence. We help owners get their affairs in order before going to market, addressing contracts, compliance and structuring issues that can affect value or hold up a sale.
Due diligence
Due diligence is where deals succeed or fall over. We review contracts, employee arrangements, intellectual property, assets and liabilities to give you a clear picture of what you’re buying into, before you commit. Where a transaction includes commercial premises or other real estate, our commercial property lawyers can advise on the property aspects of the deal.
Restructures
Businesses change shape as they grow, consolidate or respond to new conditions. We guide clients through restructures including entity simplification, group reorganisations and ownership changes, managing the legal, tax and regulatory considerations at each stage.
Agribusiness
The agricultural supply sector has its own commercial pressures, from seasonal cash flow to succession across generations. We support agribusiness clients with structuring, contracts and governance advice tailored to the realities of farming and rural enterprise.
Capital raising and investment
Bringing new investment into a business affects ownership, control and future decision-making. We advise founders, investors and growth businesses on capital raising and venture capital transactions, including term sheets, investment documents, shareholder arrangements and the steps required to complete the transaction.
Key contacts
We work to build authentic relationships where our experience and dynamic counsel combine to deliver invaluable insights that drive your success.
Chris Sacre, founder and owner of Eden Academy Childcare
Having Steve Latham run point guard at our end, running the strategy and managing a team of lawyers, financial and tax advisors both here in Australia and abroad in the USA, was critical to our success.
His knowledge of franchising law and experience in sales of franchised networks shone through, while his technical skills, negotiating difficult compromises and drafting complex earn out provisions allowed us to complete a complex transaction in under five weeks.
Cam Falloon, BFT Founder
Your commercial focus allows us to progress with acquisitions and complete contracts in an efficient and effective manner.
Private Client (anon)
You have put in a massive effort and I truly appreciate it. You’re a critical part of our acquisitions team and your contribution is outstanding.
Acquisitions Manager, ASX listed entity
Insights
Frequently asked questions
What does a mergers and acquisitions lawyer do?
A mergers and acquisitions lawyer advises on the legal steps involved in buying, selling or combining businesses, from the initial deal structure through to completion. This can include due diligence, negotiating transaction documents, reviewing conditions and warranties, addressing regulatory requirements and helping the parties manage legal risk throughout the transaction.
RedeMont’s M&A lawyers work with business owners, investors and corporate boards across the transaction lifecycle. Where a deal also involves new investment or capital raising, our team can advise on the wider legal structure alongside the acquisition or sale.
How is a business valued before a purchase or sale?
A business is generally valued before a purchase or sale by considering its financial performance, assets, liabilities, market position and other commercial factors, usually with input from an accountant, financial adviser or valuer. The valuation process is separate from the legal due diligence required to understand what is actually being bought or sold.
A lawyer can help ensure the agreed commercial position is properly reflected in the transaction documents, including the purchase price mechanism, conditions, warranties and other contractual protections. RedeMont works alongside clients’ accounting, finance and other professional advisers throughout the transaction.
Do I need finance in place before buying a business?
Whether finance needs to be in place before buying a business will depend on how the transaction is structured and when the buyer becomes legally committed. Finance arrangements should be considered early so that the contract accurately reflects any funding requirements or conditions that are important to the purchase.
RedeMont advises buyers on the legal structure of business acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction conditions, and can work alongside banks, brokers, investors and other advisers where external funding forms part of the deal.
What legal support do startups and scaleups need when raising venture capital?
Startups and scaleups raising venture capital typically need legal support with the structure and documentation of the investment, including term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder arrangements, governance requirements and employee equity plans. Each funding round can affect ownership, control and the rights of founders and existing investors, so those arrangements need to be considered together.
RedeMont advises startups, growth businesses and venture capital-backed companies on capital raising and related equity arrangements. Our team can assist from the initial investment terms through to completion, while also considering how the structure will operate as the business grows and future funding rounds are introduced.
These FAQs are general information only and are not legal advice for your specific circumstances. The commercial and legal position depends on the detail of your matter. For advice built around your situation, speak with our team about the right next steps.
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