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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
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
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
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).
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).
FibreCycle completes dual acquisition
Pet care product manufacturer FibreCycle has acquired two local pet brands, in a strategic move to accelerate its global growth strategy.
Deal highlights FY21
Despite the events of the global pandemic, deal activity remained buoyant during FY21.
Deal highlights FY22
Notwithstanding the ongoing impact of the global pandemic and the complexities associated with the constantly evolving geopolitical landscape, there was continued momentum and strong deal activity throughout FY22.
Deal highlights FY23
Despite the challenges and uncertainties posed by the global economic climate, transactions have continued in FY23 with consolidation in businesses and industries driving asset divestiture and strategic acquisition opportunities.
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.
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.
Spotlight: RAGT Semences acquires Seed Force
On 25 June 2021, RAGT Semences completed its acquisition of Australian and New Zealand seed wholesaler Seed Force, through its subsidiary company Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V., to expand its presence in the southern hemisphere.
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.
Dominic Ho
Senior Associate
Related expertise: Finance and capital structuring , International, Mergers and acquisitions, Regulatory and compliance, Startups and scaleups
Lander & Rogers advises Altano on marquee Australian acquisition
Lander & Rogers is proud to have advised international veterinary group Altano on its marquee acquisition of a leading group of Australian equine clinics based in Scone (NSW) and Avenel (Victoria).
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 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' 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 BAI Communications on acquisition of Titan ICT
Lander & Rogers is pleased to have advised BAI Communications (BAI) on its strategic acquisition of advanced communications engineering specialist Titan ICT, which completed on 4 September 2025.
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.
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).
Buyer's remorse: Elon Musk's plan to walk away from Twitter
In April 2022, Elon Musk entered into a legally binding agreement to purchase Twitter for USD$44 billion. As the ink dried on the contract, Musk began looking for a way to walk away from the deal.
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.
Evidencing ownership of shares in an unlisted Australian company
How are investors able to verify share ownership in an unlisted Australian company?
ASIC fast-track early review: a faster & better pathway for ASX IPOs?
ASIC has introduced with immediate effect a two-year trial offering an early review of certain confidential pathfinder prospectuses or product disclosure statements (Pathfinder or PDS). This initiative aims to streamline IPO processes for qualifying IPO candidates and reduce deal risk.
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.
Mariana Estifo
Senior Associate
Related expertise: Mergers and acquisitions, Finance and capital structuring
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 KENT Corporation on international expansion through Frosty Boy acquisition
Lander & Rogers has advised KENT Precision Foods Group, a subsidiary of US-headquartered food, beverage and agriculture product manufacturer KENT Corporation, on its acquisition of Frosty Boy Holdings Pty Ltd.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
Lander & Rogers secures leading M&A and ECM team from Big 4
Lander & Rogers has announced the recruitment of a team of leading M&A and equity capital markets lawyers into its Sydney corporate practice.
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 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.
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.
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.
Growth and M&A in the solar industry
The solar industry is on the rise as solar energy continues to grow as a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. According to the Clean Energy Australia 2024 Report, renewables account for 39.4% of Australia's energy supply with around 17% of Australia's supply arising from solar energy.