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Advised the AI software provider Complexica on its pre-IPO fund raising from MicroEquities Asset Management (ASX: MAM). Microequities Asset Management has over $450m in funds under management and under the negotiated terms of the deal their CIO joined the board of Complexica. Deal value $5m.

Advised Food and Beverage Australia Limited (FABAL) on its concurrent off-market takeovers of Marandoo Estate Limited and National Vineyard Fund of Australia Limited. Deal Value $20m.

Advised private equity fund Perennial Partners on its investment into Bare Group. The capital raise supports both digital and infrastructure investments for Bare who are leading the evolution in the deathcare industry.

Advised Stilmark Group, an independent Australian developer, owner and operator of mobile tower assets, on its sale to Canadian investment manager OMERS Infrastructure (C$32bn AUM). The terms of the deal saw OMERS retain Stilmark’s experienced management team and expand their telecommunication portfolio to become a major player in the Australian telecommunications market.

Advised AI SaaS business elmTEK on its merger with Consilium Technology backed by private equity fund Pemba Capital Partners. The merger will provide the scale and capability to deliver on large defence and space programs along with agriculture, mining, logistics, energy and infrastructure.

Advised AI SaaS business Consilium Technology on its merger with elmTEK backed by private equity fund Pemba Capital Partners. The merger will provide the scale and capability to deliver on large defence and space programs along with agriculture, mining, logistics, energy and infrastructure.

Advised Silk Laser Clinics (ASX: SLA) in connection with its capital raise to acquire Beauty Services Holdings $52m.

Advised ADM Capital Europe LLP’s Cibus Funds II on its majority acquisition of Withcott Seedlings. The investment was Cibus Fund II’s first major investment to date, enhancing the application of technology and robotics to improve production efficiency.

Our client, a private equity backed agricultural company, terminated a supply and marketing agreement following their investment in an agricultural company.  The other party claimed that the termination was in breach of contract and claimed damages for loss of profits.  We engaged in mediation and negotiated outcome permitted the client to pursue their preferred strategy for the agricultural company without being drawn into litigation and at a lower cost than remaining in the terminated contract.

Advised leading global investment manager Conscious Investment Management on its social housing lending facility. Deal value Undisclosed.

Advised Yajillara (a Melbourne based investment fund) on a structured debt financing investment into disability support housing across Australia. Value $48m.

Advised the owners of Adore Beauty, an online beauty retailer, on its multiple capital raisings, including a 60% business sale to Quadrant Private Equity. Value undisclosed.