Corporate Advisory

We are Australia’s leading corporate advisory and transactions firm. We help our clients get their most important deals done.

How we can help

Our Corporate Advisory practice provides expert guidance on public and private mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, joint ventures, venture capital and all aspects of corporate governance. With a proven track record in high stakes ‘bet the farm’ corporate deals, our agile approach is designed for creative problem-solving.

Trusted by listed Australian companies, multinationals, private capital fund managers and emerging growth companies, we bring a ‘can do’ attitude and work as part of your team. Collaborating with your board, senior management and legal teams, we provide customised advice on legal considerations, market trends and industry best practices. And we can navigate key regulatory issues, drawing on deep experience engaging with Australian Securities Investment Commission, Australian Securities Exchange, the Foreign Investment Review Board and other regulators.

Our clients appreciate our energy and willingness to express a view. We take a stand and roll up our sleeves. We are approachable and responsive. We don’t just talk about excellence and innovation - we deliver it on every matter.

Services

We advise on critical and complex corporate transactions. Our tailored corporate governance advice guides boards and management teams on regulatory requirements, emerging trends and best practice in corporate transactions.

Mergers and acquisitions

Assistance with all types of public and private M&A transactions, guiding buyers and sellers to navigate risks and efficiently meet deal timelines.

Equity capital markets

Advice on IPOs, secondary raisings, rights offers, block-trades, market exits, institutional placements, on-market buybacks and other capital management transactions, underwritten dividend reinvestment plans and neutralisations, employee share plans.

Venture capital

Support with venture capital transactions, providing expertise in structuring, investment and fund raising strategies.

Corporate Advisory experience

Afterpay

On the $39 billion acquisition of Afterpay by Square, Inc (now Block), the largest cross border fintech deal globally and the largest M&A deal in Australian history to date.

ISPT

On the acquisition of ISPT by IFM Investors to form an investment manager with approximately $240 billion in total assets under management.

Vocus Group

On its $6.3 billion acquisition of TPG Telecom’s Enterprise, Government, and Wholesale assets, along with associated fixed infrastructure assets, including Vision Network.

Oz Minerals

On its $9.6 billion acquisition by BHP by way of scheme of arrangement.

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation

On its $1.2 billion acquisition of Link Group by way of scheme of arrangement.

CRH

On its acquisition of a majority stake in Adbri through a scheme of arrangement – giving Adbri an implied equity value of $2.1 billion.

Pacific Smiles

On its defence following receipt of a non-binding proposal from Genesis Capital and Crescent Capital.

Mincor Resources NL

On its defence of an on-market bid by Wyloo Consolidated Investments Pty Ltd for an implied equity value of $760 million.

KKR

On all aspects of its $2.175 billion acquisition of Perpetual Limited's corporate trust and wealth management businesses. One of the most watched deals of 2024.

TPG Capital

On the $2.2 billion acquisition of InvoCare via a scheme of arrangement – the largest PE take private in 2023.

Sigma Healthcare

On its $9 billion reverse takeover and ASX listing of Chemist Warehouse.

Guzman y Gomez

On its $3 billion IPO and ASX listing.

Metals Acquisition

On its $325 million initial public offering in Australia and dual listing on the ASX.

Macquarie Capital and Morgan Stanley

As joint lead managers to the $650 million IPO an ASX listing of HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT (a spin-off of Home Consortium).

Jefferies and Bell Potter

As joint lead managers and underwriters on Clarity Pharmaceutical’s $258 million IPO and ASX listing.

JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley

As joint lead managers on Tyro’s $1.37 billion IPO and ASX listing.

DataMesh Group

On its $30 million Series A financing, which was supported by NAB Ventures, Deutsche Bank and 1835i.

5B Solar

On its $55 million Series B financing, led by BP Ventures and AES.

Amplified Intelligence

On its Series Seed financing, led by TEN13.

Loam Bio

On its US$73 million Series B financing, led by Lowercarbon Capital and Wollemi Capital.

Cauldron Ferm

On its $10.5 million Series Seed financing and $9.5 million Series A financing, led by Main Sequence and Horizons Ventures.

Hatch Careers

On its $7 million Series Seed financing, led by Rampersand.

Awards