By thinking beyond today’s issues, we can identify opportunities for improving clients’ results and performance.
We help clients to run a successful operation and
stay ahead of the competition, balancing legal obligations in an environment where regulatory frameworks are fast evolving.
The key to consistently achieving successful outcomes for our clients is our collaborative approach, working with our clients to
reduce risks and provide certainty, listening to give clear and timely advice and always acting with integrity and sensitivity.
We understand the pressures of business and
government, and are practical people with real-world experience and deep expertise, including many who are
Harvard-trained negotiators and are able to bring their international experience to both the firm and its clients.
Private and publicly listed companies and
public sector organisations seek our advice and assistance with issues such as:
- general business advice;
- buying and selling a business or major asset;
- raising funds for clients businesses;
- business and corporate structure;
- underwriting and venture capital;
- corporate governance;
- interpreting and complying with regulatory requirements, including corporate governance;
- dealing with competition and restrictive trade practices issues (including applications to the ACCC for informal merger clearance and authorisations);
- securing and managing intellectual property assets; and
- determining exit strategies, restructuring, management and leveraged buyouts and trade sales.
With
total deal value of transactions advised on in the past two years
exceeding $750 million, our experience includes agribusiness, banking and finance, building and construction,
education, food production and supply;
government services,
health, insolvency,
insurance, liquor licensing, manufacturing,
mining, resources and energy, pharmaceuticals, power, product distribution,
property development, retail, technology, and
transport.
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Tech Everest
In 2023, our Corporate and Commercial team launched Tech Everest in association with Cube Capital, a leading M&A advisory firm specialising in the tech sector. The quarterly Q&A style networking breakfast allows tech founders and investors to come together in a stimulating environment.
At Tech Everest you will have the opportunity to meet our team of legal tech experts, network with fellow tech founders and listen to discussions on practical insights in the Tech landscape.
Find out more about Tech Everest here.