Kain Lawyers advises Ahrens on Vaughan Constructions acquisition

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Ahrens on its strategic acquisition of Vaughan Constructions.

The acquisition marks an important step in Ahrens’ continued growth, strengthening its national presence, particularly along the eastern seaboard, and reinforcing its commitment to creating opportunities, supporting local supply chains and driving the future of Australia’s construction industry.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Ahrens was led by Tim Hall with assistance from Jack Gulliver.

Congratulations to the Ahrens team on this exciting next chapter, and to everyone involved in delivering this important transaction.

Kain Lawyers advises on the sale of Ecology & Heritage Partners Pty Ltd to Fyfe Pty Ltd

Kain Lawyers is pleased to have acted for Ecology & Heritage Partners Pty Ltd on their sale to Fyfe Pty Ltd.

Kain Lawyers advised on all legal aspects of the sale, drawing on our experience in professional services transactions and the environmental services sector.

Congratulations to the EHP team on this significant milestone. We wish the Fyfe Group all the best as custodians of this outstanding ecology and heritage practice into the future.

The Kain Lawyers team advising EHP was led by Nick Brown with assistance from Jack Dittmar.

Congratulations to all involved!

Kain Lawyers advises Juv’ae on strategic partnership with Merchant Place Investment

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Juv’ae on its strategic partnership with Merchant Place Investments. Founded in 2009, Juv’ae empowers nurses with the clinical skills, business support, and professional network needed to build successful careers in cosmetic medicine.

This private M&A transaction highlights our team’s expertise in complex investment advisory and will support Juv’ae’s continued national growth within the wellness and beauty industry across Australia.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Juv’ae was led by Directors Gerry Cawson and Sam Christie.

Congratulations to all involved!

Kain Lawyers advises MOA Benchmarking on strategic sale to an Accel-KKR backed platform

Kain Lawyers is pleased to have advised the founders of MOA Benchmarking, a leading quality improvement platform for aged and social care providers, on their strategic sale to an Accel-KKR backed platform.

This transaction marks an exciting milestone for MOA Benchmarking, enabling the founders to realise significant value from the business they have grown while positioning the company for accelerated expansion under the backing of a global technology investor.

The Kain Lawyers team advising MOA Benchmarking was led by David Mitchell with support from Taylor Moore and Dan Wood.

Congratulations to all involved!

Kain Lawyers advises PepsiCo on Dowling AgriTech acquisition

Kain Lawyers is pleased to have advised PepsiCo on all aspects of its acquisition of Dowling AgriTech, a leading seed potato business based in Australia.

This is a strategic acquisition for PepsiCo which will secure seed supply, accelerate innovation, and strengthen partnerships with potato growers.

The Kain Lawyers team advising PepsiCo was led by Brian Vuong, with support from Rebecca Henderson, Gemma Kerin, Amanda Hsi and Grace Lyng.

Congratulations to PepsiCo and Dowling AgriTech!

Amber Electric’s capital raise supports entry into UK energy market

Kain Lawyers is pleased to have acted for Amber Electric in its recent capital raise supporting its entry into the UK energy market.

The transaction represents an important step in Amber Electric’s growth strategy — extending its model of dynamic, renewable-focused energy management to a new international market.

Kain Lawyers advised on all aspects of the raise, drawing on our experience in capital markets and emerging energy technologies. This work reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting innovative Australian businesses expanding their global reach in the clean energy sector.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Amber Electric was led by David Mitchell with assistance from Emily Stollznow.

Congratulations to all involved!

Read more in The Australian.

Kain Lawyers advises Cibus Capital on the launch of Cibus Carbon

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Cibus Capital, a specialist London-based investment advisory firm, on the launch of Cibus Carbon.

Cibus Carbon has been structured to provide investors with a unique opportunity to receive direct distributions of ACCUs generated by the fund’s carbon abatement projects.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Cibus Capital was led by Brendan Ivers with support from Navar Amici, Cameron Chandler and Rocco Ierace.

Congratulations to the Cibus Capital team on this innovative venture. Kain Lawyers is proud to support projects that contribute to both climate action and biodiversity restoration.

Read more in the Australian Financial Review.

Light Warrior’s strategic investment in wellness brand The Beauty Chef

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Light Warrior on its strategic investment in Sydney-based wellness brand The Beauty Chef.

This transaction highlight’s our team’s expertise in advising on complex investments across the wellness and consumer sectors, helping clients execute their growth strategies both locally and internationally.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Light Warrior was led by James Burchnall and Stefan Harris with assistance from Grace Jin and Jack Gulliver.

We congratulate Light Warrior on this milestone and look forward to supporting their continued expansion in the Australian wellness space.

For further information, read coverage in the Australian Financial Review.

Kain Lawyers Advises Waveconn on Mobile Infrastructure Portfolio

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Waveconn on their agreement to acquire a significant portfolio of around 340 mobile tower and rooftop sites from Optus.

Grant Stevenson, Waveconn CEO said: “Our thanks to James, Brian, Michael and the Kain Lawyers team. We greatly appreciate your expertise, guidance, and close partnership approach on this transaction and over many years working together.”

The Kain Lawyers team advising Waveconn was led by James Burchnall and Brian Vuong on the M&A transaction and Michael Chrisohoou in relation to financing, with assistance from Emily Stollznow and Jeremy Harford.

This transaction reinforces Waveconn’s role as a leading independent digital infrastructure operator in Australia.

Kain Lawyers advises Maxwell Wines on strategic acquisition of the Fox Creek Wines brand

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Maxwell Wines on its strategic acquisition of the McLaren Vale produced Fox Creek Wines brand.

The acquisition secures local ownership of the Fox Creek Wines brand, which has held an important place in South Australian winemaking history and achieved recognition through its inclusion in Langton’s prestigious Top 100 wines list.

The acquisition not only represents an expansion of the Maxwell Wines business but provides longevity for the historical identity of Fox Creek Wines and its foothold in the regional community.

The Kain Lawyers deal team advising Maxwell Wines was led by Gerry Cawson with assistance from Gemma Kerin.

Congratulations to all involved!

For further information, read the media coverage here.