Piper Alderman has maintained a high level of activity in both buyer and seller-side M&A matters, with the team recently catering to numerous early-stage businesses. Co-head James Dickson is an expert in commercial transactions and the Corporations Act. James Macdonald, who also co-heads the team, brings substantial experience in corporate and commercial law.
Testimonials
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‘Highly commercial team - focussed on pragmatic advice and risk management rather than black letter law advice and risk avoidance.’
‘James MacDonald is very pragmatic when it comes to blending commercial and legal requirements. James Hill is an expert at Corporate/ASX compliance helping to navigate compliance and disclosure requirements so that transactions do not get bogged down in unnecessary approvals.’
‘Specialised knowledge & industry experience, which is translated into commercial perspective and outcomes.'
‘We enjoy a personalised relationship that does not focus on billing hours first. This provides confidence that our challenges are freely discussed rather than having an ever-present concern around cost.’
‘Professional, trusted advice, prompt attention at all times.’
‘Strong partner, very focused on what the client needs.'
‘Solid and reliable team. Our partner in general commercial matters. Nice to work with. High availability.’
‘Paul Sartori - efficient, focused, and highly skilled.'
Key clients
- Aruma Resources
- Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
- BSA Limited
- Carlisle Health
- Corporate Carbon Group
- Cencora PharmaLex
- Cowes Bay Group
- Duxton Pubs
- LC Dyson’s Bus Services
- Epiroc South Pacific Holdings
- Glenn Drayton
- GTH Equipment
- Kingspan Holdings Australia
- PeopleFirst Bank
- PNX Metals
- Retail Prodigy Group
- WANT Cotton
Work highlights
- Advised Driscoll concerning the recently announced $2.5bn EV consortium acquisition of Costa Group Holdings.
- Advised on the negotiation of the $1.9bn sale of Simulation Software Holding Company.
- Advised Lanyon RE Services on a transaction consolidating two registered managed investment schemes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Dickson, James Macdonald