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Mergers & Acquisitions

Deals move fast. Good ones close cleanly. Bad ones drag on, burn capital and time, distract leadership and, if poorly structured, become expensive mistakes.

Hunt & Hunt’s M&A team helps buyers and sellers navigate the full deal lifecycle, from strategy and structuring to due diligence, negotiation and completion. We handle everything from mid-market private sales to cross-border acquisitions, restructures and joint ventures.

Recognised in Best Lawyers Australia for M&A and Corporate, we bring both capability and judgement, the combination that actually gets deals done.

Why clients choose Hunt & Hunt for M&A

Whole-of-deal support, preparation, structure → DD → contract → completion
Deal clarity, we tell you what matters, not just what’s wrong
Cross-sector experience, logistics, tech, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, NFP
Problem-solving mindset, we find pathways, not roadblocks
Commercially aligned, advice grounded in the purpose of the deal
Fee visibility, upfront estimates + alternative models

How we help

Sell-Side Transactions, maximise value + minimise friction

Outcome: clean, well-managed disposal.
We provide:

Pre-sale DD and address likely sale issue, data room preparation
Restructuring pre-divestment
Disclosure materials
Drafting the sale agreement
Stamp duty + tax considerations
Completion + transition support

When to call us:

Considering exit
Need to prepare the business for sale

Buy-Side Transactions, move with confidence

Outcome: a clear, disciplined acquisition with risk properly allocated.
We assist with:

Target review + preliminary assessment
Due diligence (corporate, IP, employment, property, litigation environment)
Negotiation + drafting of sale docs
W&I, financing, indemnities, restraints
Pre/post-completion obligations

When to call us:

Considering a bid
Early commercial conversations
Structuring / confidentiality

Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances, when 1+1=3

Outcome: aligned expectations + clear exit mechanics.
You get:

JV formation + structuring
Shareholder + subscription agreements
Governance + decision-rights
Profit distribution + exit planning
IP protection + commercialisation

When to call us:

New product / new market
Shared services
Capital injection

Cross-Border Deals + FIRB, global moves, safely done

Outcome: seamless alignment with local rules / risk profiles.
We assist with:

Cross-border acquisitions + divestments
FIRB approvals + conditions
Multi-jurisdiction coordination

When to call us:

Foreign involvement
Sensitive sector (land, critical assets, defence, data)

Deals reward preparation, and punish hesitation.

Whether you’re buying, selling, merging or exiting, our Mergers & Acquisitions team delivers clear, commercially focused advice at every stage of the deal. We help you manage risk, protect value and close with confidence.

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Business Structuring

Get the deal structure right for tax, control + clean exit.

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Commercial Contracts & Procurement

Integration + operational agreements drafted with purpose.

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Corporate Law

Ongoing governance + transaction support beyond close.

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Industries we serve

Transport + logistics
Technology / SaaS / ICT
Healthcare
Manufacturing + distribution
Retail + consumer
Local government + statutory bodies
Not-for-profits

Experience that matters

Glen Cameron → DHL
$180m+ national logistics sale; restructuring + completion delivered smoothly.
AICA Kogyo divestment
Deal included ongoing licensing + supply arrangements, continuity maintained.
Public-sector restructuring
Governance + board alignment ensured operational continuity through pandemic.
Private enterprise buy-outs
Structuring + DD → clean exit → reduced earn-out risk.