Corporate Advisory, M&A

Mid-cap is our game. In a deal, we focus on providing commercial solutions and getting our clients over the finish line with minimal risk. Most of the deals we work on involve cross-border elements, given the clientele we typically serve, so the nuances of international laws and practices are very much part of our day-to-day work.

We often act as the "eyes, ears and nose" for our clients in navigating the complexities of Australian law and the regulatory landscape surrounding corporate mergers, acquisitions and disposals, asset sales and transfers, and the related due diligence, tax and corporate structuring issues and options. Our experts bring a wealth of experience and acumen to structuring, negotiating, drafting and executing your transaction.

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Yukio Hayashi

Partner

Kenneth Hong

Partner

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