Mergers & Acquisitions Lawyers
Our mergers and acquisitions lawyers have experience acting for a broad range of companies in M&A and capital markets transactions, ranging from start-ups and SMEs to ASX and NSX-listed companies and multinationals.
We have broad experience across many industries and regularly act for both buy-side and sell-side participants, with business sizes ranging from $1m to more than $250m.
Our M&A team members also have experience in both regulated and unregulated capital raising, including venture capital and private equity investments and divestments, IPOs and secondary capital raisings and convertible note issues.
Capital markets today move fast, and you need a team that can keep pace with you while ensuring that all legal compliance requirements are met.
At the same time, we don’t send a team of 10 to do a job that one or two can do. We focus our due diligence on the issues that matter and don’t waste time or your money on issues of little real importance.
We have a detailed understanding of all areas of merger and acquisition legislation and procedure, allowing our solicitors to accurately tailor services to suit our individual clients’ specific needs and circumstances.
Our solicitors provide expert advice and insights through each stage of the process, ensuring that all possible outcomes and variables are considered, weighted, and accounted for.
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To get in touch with our M&A lawyers in Melbourne, fill out the form below or give us a call: +61 3 8600 6000
Located in Melbourne CBD at Level 28, 140 William Street, Melbourne. Servicing all Melbourne suburbs online and within a 15-minute drive for: Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, South Yarra, St Kilda, Brunswick, Collingwood, Prahran, South Melbourne, North Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mergers and acquisitions law is the legal framework governing mergers and acquisitions, encompassing the rules and regulations that govern how companies combine or acquire other companies. It deals with various legal aspects of these transactions, including antitrust regulations, securities laws, tax implications, and contract law.
M&A lawyers play a crucial role in advising clients throughout the entire M&A process. Their responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal due diligence
- Negotiating and drafting transaction documents (e.g., merger agreements, purchase agreements)
- Advising on legal and regulatory compliance
- Handling all legal aspects of the transaction, including obtaining necessary approvals
- Managing potential legal risks and disputes
Merger: Two companies combine to form a new, typically larger entity. Both companies may cease to exist independently.
Acquisition: One company purchases another company, which may become a subsidiary of the acquiring company or be dissolved.
Cross-border M&A involves transactions where companies from different countries are involved. These transactions present unique challenges due to differences in legal systems, regulations, and cultural norms.
Due diligence in mergers and acquisitions is a thorough investigation of the target company's financial, legal, and operational status. This process aims to:
- Assess the target company's value and identify potential risks.
- Verify the accuracy of the information provided by the target company.
- Identify any potential legal or regulatory issues.
The typical stages include:
- Initial screening and target identification: Identifying potential acquisition targets that align with the acquirer's strategic goals.
- Due diligence: Conducting thorough investigations of the target company.
- Valuation and negotiation: Determining the value of the target company and negotiating the terms of the transaction.
- Deal structuring and documentation: Structuring the transaction and drafting the necessary legal documents (e.g., merger agreement, purchase agreement).
- Regulatory approvals and closing: Obtaining any necessary regulatory approvals and completing the transaction.