Private Capital

We are Australia’s premier legal advisor to private capital firms, having represented most of the world’s leading financial sponsors in their largest Australian private capital matters.

How we can help

We have extensive experience in addressing the critical challenges that drive financial sponsors' businesses. We understand the importance of funds management and fiduciary responsibilities, as well as the need for optimal cash flow and efficient capital structures. With a keen eye for financial and operational leverage, we work closely with portfolio company managers to ensure superior transaction execution. In the structures, advice, diligence and agreements we prepare, we maintain a clear focus on the key commercial issues teamed with the guidance and support our clients need to achieve their goals.

Our private capital team boasts significant experience in advising global and domestic private capital sponsors across the investment life cycle, from establishment, complex buyouts, distressed investments, minority stakes, bolt-on acquisitions, take-privates, leveraged and syndicated financing, through to eventual exit, whether that be through initial public offering or divestment.

These capabilities are further augmented by our industry-leading experts in all ancillary aspects of the life cycle, including funds, leverage finance, tax and competition and regulation. Our aim is to ensure our clients receive the support they need at every stage of the investment process.

Private Capital experience

KKR

On its acquisition of Perpetual’s corporate trust and wealth management businesses for $2.175 billion.

Quadrant Private Equity

On the sale of its auto parts distributor business, MotorOne, to a new Quadrant Private Equity managed continuation fund. The deal valued MotorOne at $450 million.

Blackstone

On its structured investment in Symphony Infrastructure Partners, Australia's leading energy transition infrastructure services platform.

TPG Capital

On its $2.2 billion proposal to acquire InvoCare, including the acquisition of a 19.98% stake via a structured market raid.

IFM Private Equity

On two separate but related transactions – its investment in Novigi and the concurrent acquisition by Novigi of QMV Solutions.

Pacific Equity Partners

On its acquisition of Atom Group.

MIRA

On the $2.6 billion acquisition of Bingo Industries by way of scheme of arrangement.

Quadrant Private Equity and Five V Capital

On the investment in various contact centre businesses to create the Probe Group and ultimate $1 billion sale to KKR.

MIRA and Aware Super

On the $3.5 billion acquisition of Vocus Group by scheme of arrangement.