Mergers and Acquisitions
Experienced M&A lawyers for buying, selling and growing your business through acquisition.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Contact our Mergers and Acquisitions experts
Our experienced team is here to help you navigate through any challenge with confidence and expertise. Contact us now for a consultation.