Dundas Lawyers® advises clients throughout Australia on all aspects of mergers and business acquisitions (M&A) transactions for proprietary and publicly unlisted entities. The Firm’s expertise is the project management of larger legal engagements so as to minimise the costs and overall time spent on managing transactions that involve multiple stakeholders. We are skilled at using modern project management tools that most lawyers don’t understand, let alone are able to use effectively.
Our merger and business acquisitions services
Our services in this area include:
- mergers and acquisitions;
- asset acquisitions and disposals;
- drafting and negotiating share sale and asset sale agreements;
- due diligence; and
- advising on issues arising.
Regulatory compliance
Ensuring compliance with the requirements of regulatory bodies such as:
- Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC);
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC);
- Australian Stock Exchange (ASX); and
- Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Transaction completion
Completion of the transaction is an often overlooked area and may also involve:
- contract assignments including leases;
- drafting board approvals in the form of Directors minutes approving transactions;
- financial assistance whitewashes where financial assistance is given; and
- share issues and/or transfers.
Disclaimer
This page contains general commentary only about mergers and business acquisitions. You should not rely on the commentary as legal advice. Specific legal advice should be obtained to ascertain how the law applies to your particular circumstances.
Why choose Dundas Lawyers®?
Having exerted Blood Sweat and Years® since April 2010 we are the team you want on your side for the long term to act as the ‘bodyguard’ for your business to complete legal forensic investigations and case preparation. Some of the reasons clients choose Dundas Lawyers® include:
- our Uncommon business acumen;
- our Uncommon expertise in transactional, compliance and litigious matters;
- our Uncommon expertise forensic case preparation;
- our Uncommon customer focus;
- the fact that we don’t just know law, we know business!
- how we leverage our Uncommon Nous® to provide client centric solutions.
Considering getting a lawyer to advise your business?
For a confidential, no obligation initial telephone call to find out how we can help your business gain an uncommon advantage in mergers and business acquisitions please phone our team on either 1300 386 529 or 07 3221 0013.
Malcolm Burrows B.Bus.,MBA.,LL.B.,LL.M.,MQLS.
Legal Practice Director
T: +61 7 3221 0013 (preferred)
M: +61 419 726 535
E: mburrows@dundaslawyers.com.au
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Legislation
Recent insights about mergers and business acquisitions
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What is an “earnout” clause in a business acquisition?
An Earnout Right is further defined as any transaction in which an income-earning asset is sold for consideration that includes the creation of an ‘earnout right’ (Earnout Right) for the seller of the asset.
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Force majeure in a major pandemic
Explore how COVID-19 may affect contractual obligations through an in-depth look at the legal concept of force majeure. Learn about the elements, nuances, requirements, and insurance implications of this technical area of contract law.
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Roll ups in M&A transactions
Roll Up and List strategy requires careful consideration of legal and financial structures. Dundas Lawyers discuss different techniques Acquirers can use to ensure success.
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Queensland technology company exits
Brisbane and South East Queensland (SEQ) tech companies have seen major success in recent years, like Wotif.com’s A$703 million sale. For confidential advice on tech sales, contact Dundas Lawyers to learn more about achieving business success and exiting with a profit.
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Planning a business acquisition
Malcolm Burrows’ series of nine articles, “Planning a Business Acquisition”, provides details to help avoid failure when planning or evaluating a business acquisition. It covers topics such as assembling an advisory team, confidentiality agreements, and due diligence.
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Assembling the advisory team
Assembling the right Advisory Team for a business acquisition is critical. Explore a framework to determine the ideal composition for success. Factors such as the Target, Main Barrier and Acquirer must be considered.
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Selecting and appointing the lead consultant
This article provides an overview of how to select and appoint a lead consultant for an acquisition. Learn about key factors such as delegation of power, skills needed, and various roles and occupations lead consultants can come from to ensure a successful process.
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Preplanning for method of acquisition – shares or assets?
Planning a business acquisition? Consider structure, ownership, securities, contract and assets. Generally, asset purchase or security acquisition? Don’t forget to factor in the Target’s wishes.
Recent Federal Court decisions regarding mergers and business acquisitions
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Marlu Transport Solutions Pty Ltd v Bishdun Pty Ltd [2025] FCA 118
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – application for interlocutory injunction – applicant entered into agreements with first and fifth respondents for sale of business, issue of preference shares to fifth respondent, grant of security over assets of business, and company and personal guarantees – applicant defaulted on obligation to make payments to fifth respondent – applicant alleges…
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QV Equities Limited, in the matter of QV Equities Limited [2024] FCA 567
CORPORATIONS – members’ scheme of arrangement – first court hearing – application under s 411 and s 1319 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) for orders convening a meeting of members to consider and agree a proposed scheme of arrangement – proposed acquisition of shares in target company in exchange for shares in acquiring company…
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Coastal Karts Pty Ltd v Bellandra Holdings Pty Ltd (No 2) [2024] FCA 41
CONSUMER LAW – misleading or deceptive conduct in contravention of s 18 of the Australian Consumer Law – representations made in the sale of a business – where the sale of a business was for three businesses bundled as one – whether the seller informed the buyer that the sale would be for three businesses…
