How we can help
Corporate advisory issues often sit on the critical path of transactions. Governance arrangements, foreign investment approvals, shareholder dynamics and regulatory exposure can shape deal structure, timing and outcomes.
We advise on directors’ duties, governance frameworks, FIRB approvals and foreign investment structuring, shareholder strategy and general corporate compliance. We also advise boards and significant shareholders on activist risk and shareholder dynamics where these issues influence strategy, risk and governance settings or control outcomes. Our work is focused on resolving regulatory and governance constraints early, so transactions can progress with certainty and momentum.
We have deep expertise in domestic and cross‑border transactions where governance, regulation and shareholder considerations intersect with M&A or capital activity. Our work regularly involves advising founders and investors on governance, structuring and regulatory issues connected with major transactions, liquidity events and reinvestment strategies.
By aligning legal structure, regulatory approvals and stakeholder management, we help clients manage risk, preserve value and execute transactions that are commercially and operationally sound.
Experience
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Yarra Trams / KDR Victoria
Transfer of the Melbourne Yarra Trams franchise, being the largest tram network in the world, from the outgoing franchisee, KDR Victoria, to the new franchisee, Yarra Journey Makers. -
Founders Factory Australia
Advised on the formation of a joint venture with the Western Australian Government to establish a nature and biodiversity technology accelerator, including cross-border governance structuring and coordination with UK counsel. -
Gibb Group
Advised on a $500m stapled securities restructure and strategic capital investment by Hillhouse Capital, navigating complex governance arrangements and structural considerations to support long-term growth objectives. -
Global institutional investor
Advised on the strategic acquisition of the remaining units in the FSREC Property Fund – a $721m portfolio – via concurrent trust schemes under the Corporations Act, managing ASIC and court processes, regulatory approvals and investor communications.