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Kain Lawyers

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Kain Lawyers

About

Provided by Kain Lawyers

We advise companies, funds, financial sponsors, management teams, and founders on:

    • public company takeovers and schemes of arrangement (including strategic advice and regulatory compliance);
    • legal due diligence investigations and reporting;
    • private acquisitions and disposals of companies, businesses, and real assets;
    • private equity, venture capital and real asset sponsored investments, bolt-on acquisitions, and exits;
    • cross border transactions (including foreign investment advice and FIRB approvals);
    • competition law issues and ACCC merger authorisations; and
    • all aspects of capital structuring during the business lifecycle.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

Band 6

What the Team is Known For

Kain Lawyers has a well-reputed M&A offering, serving clients from its Sydney headquarters as well as its Adelaide and Melbourne offices. The team regularly handles financing and a wide range of M&A transactions for corporates and investment firms. It is also well-equipped to tackle private equity transactions. The law firm is sought out by clients from a wide range of sectors, including the technology, energy and telecommunications industries.

Notable practitioners

Michael Garry is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kain Lawyers advised Digital Matter on the sale of 100% of the share capital in the company to Beacon BidCo.

Strengths

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  • The team at Kain Lawyers has really strong attention to detail and sector experience, as well as a huge M&A track record which shines through.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

  • Kain Lawyers have a genuine interest in the success of their client and they keep abreast of developments in their clients' business. They provide balanced advice grounded in commercial reality.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

  • The firm offers crisp advice with a clear outline of key factors, reflecting solid underlying research and thought.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

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