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Successful mergers and acquisitions involve navigating a complex landscape of strategic, commercial and legal issues. We will find the best way to achieve your deal objectives.
Mergers and acquisitions reforms
The Australian Parliament has now passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024. Further to our previous legal insight article, this introduces a mandatory notification administrative model for merger reviews in place of the current voluntary and primarily informal and judicially enforced regime. The M&A reforms will take full effect on 1 January 2026 with transitional arrangements beginning on 1 July 2025.
Daniel Hickman
Special Counsel
Related expertise: Mergers and acquisitions, Regulatory and compliance, Technology and digital
Jim Linton
Senior Associate
Related expertise: ASX listings and initial public offerings, Corporate governance, Equity and capital markets, Mergers and acquisitions, Private equity and venture capital, Regulatory and compliance, Restructures, Startups and scaleups
Breanna Taylor
Senior Associate
Related expertise: Finance and capital structuring , Mergers and acquisitions, Insolvency and restructuring , Regulatory and compliance
Gregg McConnell
Partner
Related expertise: Environment, social and governance, Corporate governance, Finance and capital structuring , Governance, Government, International, Mergers and acquisitions, Sustainable finance and investment, Regulatory and compliance, Restructures
Introduction to warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I) in M&A transactions
Warranty and indemnity insurance (W&I insurance) is a type of insurance in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions that protects either a buyer (in the case of a buy-side policy) or a seller (in the case of a sell-side policy) from financial loss that may arise in the event that there is a breach of warranties and/or indemnities given by the seller in the sale and purchase agreement for the transaction (SPA).
Jackie Solakovski
Partner
Related expertise: Finance and capital structuring , International, Mergers and acquisitions, Regulatory and compliance, Restructures
Douglas Brown
Senior Associate
Related expertise: Finance and capital structuring , Mergers and acquisitions, Regulatory and compliance, Startups and scaleups
Peter Monk
Partner
Related expertise: Finance and capital structuring , Disputes and litigation , Insolvency and restructuring , International, Mergers and acquisitions, Startups and scaleups
Jared Smith
Partner
Related expertise: Blockchain and digital assets , Debt finance, Employee incentive plans, Energy transition, Environment , Environment, social and governance, Finance and capital structuring, Government, International, Mergers and acquisitions, Restructures, Startups and scaleups, Technology and digital, Sport and leisure
David Morris
Partner & Practice Group Leader
Related expertise: ASX listings and initial public offerings, Finance and capital structuring , Employee incentive plans, Equity and capital markets, Insolvency and restructuring , International, Mergers and acquisitions, Regulatory and compliance, Restructures, Sport and leisure, Startups and scaleups
Five Finalists in Legal Awards
We are delighted to announce that five of our lawyers have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30 Awards. Tessa Kelman — Family Law Elly Blizzard — Health Law Joshua Butler — Mergers and Acquisitions Claire Walczak — Wellness Advocate Simon Merritt — Sports and Entertainment
AI-generated assets in M&A: Who owns what?
Increasingly, companies are using AI tools to either create, or assist in the creation of, company assets such as source code, images, logos or marketing material and reports. But who owns those assets? This question has significant implications in a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) context. Below, we outline the intellectual property (IP) position in Australia and the practical risks for buyers and sellers.
Transfer of social media accounts in M&A transactions
In the current digital economy, a strong social media presence can be a valuable asset and contribute significantly to a company's overall worth. But, it is not always recognised by the company balance sheet, often making it a periphery consideration during mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
Michael Dearden
Special Counsel
Related expertise: Corporate governance, International, Mergers and acquisitions, Private equity and venture capital, Restructures, Startups and scaleups, Technology and digital
Annabel Pope
Special Counsel
Related expertise: Family and relationship law, Child support, Divorce and separation, Family Violence Orders (FVOs), Property and financial matters , Parenting, Pro bono
Lander & Rogers creates Corporate practice buzz with double lateral hire
Independent Australian law firm Lander & Rogers has announced that partners Peter Monk and Simon Davidson, two of Hive Legal's founding principals, will join the firm’s national corporate practice next month, based in Melbourne.
Deal highlights FY24
Working alongside businesses and professional advisors, our legal experts have navigated complex and high-value transactions to achieve exceptional results for clients in a challenging deal market.
Lander & Rogers advises SaaS company Delacon on its acquisition by international software buyer Volaris
Lander & Rogers has advised call-centre tracking and analytics technology provider Delacon on its sale to global software buyer Volaris, an operating group of Toronto Stock Exchange-listed Constellation Software, Inc.
Distressed JUCY Group sells rental business amid COVID-19 impact to tourism sector
Serial investor, Polar Capital, acquires distressed JUCY Group's car and campervan rental business in Australia and New Zealand.
M&A team advise ARA Asset Management on the acquisition of majority stake in LOGOS Group
Lander & Rogers has advised ARA Logistics Venture 1 Limited (the investing entity) and its parent ARA Asset Management Ltd. on its acquisition (by both subscription and transfer) of a majority stake in the LOGOS Group and its related bodies corporate (together the Logos Group).
Lander & Rogers advises Quadient in divestment of Graphics business in Asia-Pacific
Euronext Paris-listed Quadient has divested its Graphics business in Australia and New Zealand, selling to long-term partner Smartech Business Systems Australia Pty.
Lander & Rogers advises AIM listed, Metals One plc, on acquisition of Scandinavian Resource Holdings
Lander & Rogers has advised UK-based mineral resource developer Metals One plc on its acquisition of Australian mineral exploration company Scandinavian Resource Holdings Pty Ltd (SRH).
Lander & Rogers advises ADVFN on cross-border acquisition
Lander & Rogers is delighted to have acted for UK-based financial data platform ADVFN on its cross-border acquisition of the capital markets division of ASX-listed Gumtree Australia.
Evidencing ownership of shares in an unlisted Australian company
How are investors able to verify share ownership in an unlisted Australian company?
Lander & Rogers advises leading pet care manufacturer FibreCycle on dual acquisition
Leading law firm Lander & Rogers has advised FibreCycle Pty Ltd, a US-owned Australian-based manufacturer of premium pet care products, on the simultaneous acquisition of local pet brands Our Bird Pty Ltd and Lovitts Group Pty Ltd.
ACCC's first half of 2019 in review
It has been a busy year so far for the ACCC, with a large number of proceedings filed, merger clearance decisions made, and judgments handed down by the Court on competition and consumer law actions.
Lander & Rogers advises ProductLife Group on acquisition of pharmaceutical and medical device commercialisation company, Commercial Eyes
Lander & Rogers' corporate transactions team acted for ProductLife Group on its acquisition of Commercial Eyes Pty Ltd.
Lander & Rogers advises Wollemi Capital Group on its majority investment in the WNBL
Lander & Rogers' corporate transactions team has advised a syndicate led by family office Wollemi Capital Group on its acquisition of a majority interest in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL), as part of a consortium with the National Basketball League (NBL).
TerraLex Pre-Merger Notification 2017
The 2017 TerraLex Pre-Merger Notification manual is now available. This manual has been created to assist all in understanding the merger regimes of jurisdictions in which TerraLex members practice. It draws together contributions from pre-merger experts in 60 international jurisdictions and has been intentionally drafted with less formality with the aim of providing more practical guidance than a more formal publication.
Proposed notification thresholds for M&A transactions under Australia's merger control reforms
The Australian Government has released for comment its much-anticipated mandatory merger notification thresholds, adding a key detail to the proposed mandatory merger regime announced earlier in the year.
Lander & Rogers advises RHI Magnesita on multi million-dollar investment in cleantech MCi Carbon
Australian law firm Lander & Rogers has advised RHI Magnesita, a global manufacturer of refractory materials used in high-temperature industrial processes, on its multi million-dollar investment in carbon capture technology company, MCi Carbon.
Lander & Rogers' M&A Deal Highlights FY18
Our FY18 M&A Deal Highlights showcases what an exciting year it has been for our clients and M&A team.
Lander & Rogers advises Assurant on acquisition of the reverse logistics division of TIC Group
Lander & Rogers has advised Assurant, a Fortune 500 company and a leading global provider of services to protect and service lifestyle devices, homes and automobiles, on its acquisition of the reverse logistics division of TIC Group (now known as RL Circular Operations), supporting Assurant’s continued growth across the Asia-Pacific region. Through this deal, Assurant has acquired the major provider of post-purchase workflow and reverse logistics service provider for retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers in Australia and New Zealand.
Lander & Rogers advises Singaporean transport company ComfortDelGro on the acquisition of Buslink
Lander & Rogers has advised Singaporean transport company ComfortDelGro Group (listed on the Singapore stock exchange), via its wholly-owned subsidiary ComfortDelGro Australia, on the acquisition of Australian bus company Buslink for A$191 million.
Lander & Rogers advises founders of Redback Boots on the sale to Private Equity, Ares
Lander & Rogers has advised the founders of Redback Boots, an iconic Australian boot manufacturer, on the sale of a majority stake in the business to global alternative investment manager, Ares Management Corporation.
Lander & Rogers advises Fujitsu on acquisition of ServiceNow consultancy Enable Professional Services
Law firm Lander & Rogers has advised Fujitsu Australia Limited (Fujitsu) on the acquisition of Enable Professional Services - the largest independent ServiceNow consultancy in the Asia-Pacific region.
Lander & Rogers advises DuroColour on acquisition of Inform Plastics
Lander & Rogers is proud to have advised DuroColour, Australasia's largest local manufacturer of colorants and functional additives to the plastics market, on the acquisition of Queensland-based manufacturing business, Inform Plastics.
Lander & Rogers advises shareholders of Everyday Independence on sale to APM
Lander & Rogers has advised the shareholders of leading NDIS-registered provider of allied health services, Everyday Independence, on its sale to ASX-listed APM Human Services International Limited (APM).
Lander & Rogers' M&A Deal Highlights FY19
Our M&A Deal Highlights FY19 showcase what a busy year it has been for our clients and M&A team across a range of sectors.
Lander & Rogers advises Novigi on strategic acquisition from Apex Group
Lander & Rogers is proud to have advised leading data and technology provider Novigi on the successful acquisition of Iress' consulting and managed services business from Apex Group.
Paul Mayson
Partner
Related expertise: Mergers and acquisitions, Finance and capital structuring , International, Startups and scaleups, Sport and leisure
Lander & Rogers advises Local Measure on its transformative acquisition by Zendesk
Lander & Rogers is pleased to announce that it has advised Local Measure, a Sydney-based contact centre and voice solutions company, on its acquisition by a subsidiary of Zendesk via a scheme of arrangement.
M&A purchase price adjustment mechanisms - completion accounts vs locked box
In M&A, a purchase price adjustment mechanism is used to determine the final price to be paid for a target company by a buyer. This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of completion accounts vs locked boxed mechanisms.
RACE consortium acquires Supercars Championship from private equity firm
Leading contemporary law firm Lander & Rogers has advised RACE on its acquisition of Supercars Championship from private equity firm Archer Capital for an undisclosed amount.
Lander & Rogers advises AxFlow Oceania on its acquisition of a majority interest in Dowdens Group
Lander & Rogers has advised AxFlow Oceania, part of the AxFlow Group, on its largest investment in Oceania, involving the acquisition of a majority interest in Dowdens Group, a leading provider of fluid handling solutions based in Mackay, Queensland.
Spotlight: Development Joint Venture
In February 2021 Abacus announced that it had exchanged contracts to enter a development joint venture with Walker Corporation on 710 Collins Street, Melbourne with Walker Corporation acquiring a 50% interest in the Abacus entity that owns the property.