Corporate Advisory and Governance

Corporate lawyers who deliver tailored, practical advice aligned with your business goals

With decades of experience, our corporate lawyers are trusted advisors to boards and senior management, supporting organisations to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while meeting the expectations of shareholders, the community, and other stakeholders. From listed companies to emerging start-ups, we bring deep expertise across key growth industries, including resources and renewables, technology, life sciences, food and agribusiness, education, healthcare, financial services, and construction.

Guiding you through transactions and commercial opportunities with proven expertise

Our corporate advisory team excels in delivering creative, cost-effective solutions for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and for fundraising and transactions involving the equity capital markets. Whether advising on public or private M&A transactions or managing initial public offerings (IPOs), we combine technical precision with commercial pragmatism to deliver results that align with your strategic objectives and create lasting value. As trusted partners, our large, well-resourced team brings:

extensive deal experience in the small to mid-cap market, positioning us as the ‘go-to’ advisors for businesses seeking practical, tailored advice;
proven project management expertise focused on mitigating execution risk; and
seamless collaboration across legal disciplines, including tax and regulatory compliance.

Supporting your organisation with comprehensive corporate governance solutions

We understand the challenges of staying ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. Our team delivers practical and tailored advice across all aspects of corporate governance, including:

directors’ duties and liabilities;
shareholder and investor relations, including annual reports and general meetings;
regulatory compliance, including ASX Listing Rules, ACCC merger notification, modern slavery and whistleblower obligations;
regulatory best practice, including training and development initiatives;
employee share plans and equity incentive arrangements;
incorporation of companies and establishment of other entities, such as joint ventures and partnerships; and
establishment of not-for-profit entities and charities.

Supporting your international corporate advisory

Our corporate advisory team has a proven track record of assisting overseas entities with structuring investments, acquiring Australian businesses, and establishing locally incorporated entities with foreign ownership. We provide strategic, tailored advice that aligns with your business objectives. Our team covers corporate governance, regulatory approvals including merger notification, foreign investment compliance, and commercial negotiations.

With deep industry expertise and a collaborative, hands-on approach, we help international clients seamlessly enter and operate in the Australian market with confidence.

Delivering expert legal solutions for financial services businesses

With a competitive cost base and deep industry expertise, we deliver value-driven legal solutions to financial services and funds management clients. From establishing new businesses to navigating complex regulatory landscapes and maintaining compliance, our financial services regulatory team provides seamless, integrated support across your business lifecycle, including:

Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSL) and Australian Credit Licences (ACL);
structuring, establishment, disclosure documentation, and support for retail and wholesale funds across diverse asset classes;
comprehensive compliance advice on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, ASIC investigations, and ASX Listing Rules; and
guidance for stockbroking, financial planning, insurance, and digital payment systems, including blockchain-based platforms.

Long-term relationships built on trust and shared success

At the heart of our practice is a commitment to building enduring relationships. As a serious alternative to large international firms, we offer value for money without compromising on service or capability, and commit to delivering: