Deals and Capital Investment
We provide dynamic legal counsel to support private companies, government-owned enterprises, investors, property developers and family businesses involved in acquisition, divestment, investment or restructuring transactions.
Whatever you need to grow your business by acquisition, disposition or investment, we can provide the legal expertise and industry knowledge to give you an Astute Advantage. Our team has deep experience across many industry sectors including agricultural supply, child care, construction supply, health and fitness, real estate, retail, sports, telecommunications, transport and veterinary industries.
We focus on what’s important to you, ensuring not only that deals get done, but they are negotiated, documented and completed with your commercial objectives, risk appetite and industry drivers always at the forefront of our legal strategy and decision making.
Specific services
Merger and Acquisitions
We represent buyers (including aggregators) in asset and share deals of all sizes to provide practical advice and pragmatic solutions to ensure smooth transactions. Together we can identify all known risks and maximise value without unnecessary residual obligations.
Dispositions
We also have extensive experience advising on the sell side of the M&A process, working to maximise the value of sale proceeds. This includes negotiating and drafting post completion earn out structures and the specific measures used to calculate performance.
Debt funding
When you need to grow or expand your business, we can advise on various types of funding to achieve your goals. We share our expertise in debt funding and knowledge of various lenders, structures and recent trends to guide you through the debt funding process.
Capital funding
We can also advise on all aspects of capital funding, from assessment and planning, negotiating terms and all legal documentation to comply with the terms of the agreement. We help protect your business interests while presenting a strong case for investment.
Restructures
We provide strategic advice to directors, insolvency practitioners and all other stakeholders on restructuring matters, working through each step in the process to facilitate successful arrangements, limit risk exposure and minimise transaction costs.
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
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Contact our Deals and Capital Investment experts
Our experienced team is here to help you navigate through any challenge with confidence and expertise. Contact us now for a consultation.