Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised award-winning Australian MedTech company Planet Innovation Holdings Ltd on its strategic partnership with Meiban Group, including the sale of a 19.9% equity stake to the global manufacturing leader. The alliance creates a comprehensive Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) platform serving the MedTech industry from initial concept through to large-scale production.

The strategic alliance transaction establishes a seamless pathway for MedTech clients, enabling them to leverage Planet Innovation’s innovation, design, and early-stage manufacturing capabilities in Australia and the United States before transitioning to Meiban’s advanced, automated mass-manufacturing operations across Southeast Asia.

Planet Innovation, established in 2009, has built a reputation as a leading MedTech innovator with over 300 professionals specialising in healthcare solutions, advanced engineering, and commercial strategy. Beyond product design and engineering, the company operates flexible manufacturing facilities designed to support early market entry and validation.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Planet Innovation Holdings was led by James Burchnall and Gerry Cawson with assistance from Gemma Kerin.

‘We thank the team at Kain Lawyers for their dedication and expertise in assisting us to forge our alliance with Meiban. Planet Innovation chose Kain Lawyers for their commercial focus in navigating the regulatory complexities in facilitating this transformative alliance.’ – Stuart Elliott, CEO, Planet Innovation Holdings Limited

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised electrical services provider the Vertex Group on its sale to Tasmea Limited (ASX: TEA).

Tasmea completed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the issued capital in the Vertex Group, comprising Vertex Power & Process Pty Ltd (Vertex) and VTX Group Services Pty Ltd (VTX).

Vertex specialises in high voltage services to utilities, mining, and renewables clients across regional and remote areas of Western NSW, Victoria, and South Australia. The business supports long-term electricity transmission, mining and renewable energy clients.  VTX provides end-to-end pumping and portable power solutions to the mining, agriculture, industrial, and local council sectors across Western NSW, Victoria, and South Australia.

The Kain Lawyers team advising the Vertex Group was led by Jacob Thomas with assistance from Anna Wroe, Sasha Murray and Amanda Hsi.

Congratulations to all involved!

Kain Lawyers is delighted to have advised Pinnacle Travel Group on its strategic acquisition of The Great Escape Charter Company – a transaction that will strengthen Western Australia’s premium tourism landscape.

The deal exemplifies the kind of strategic consolidation we’re seeing across Australia’s tourism sector, where established operators are joining forces to enhance their market position while preserving their unique brand identities and operational excellence.

The Kain Lawyers deal team advising Pinnacle Travel Group was led by Nick Brown with assistance from Nicholas Cardone and Sam May.

Congratulations to both teams on this successful transaction and also to the Nash Advisory team (led by Kieran Ellis) that provided lead financial advice to Pinnacle Travel Group on the deal.

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Nash Capital Growth Fund I, LP in connection with its cornerstone investment in Clear21, an AI powered software company transforming the smash repair industry.

The strategic investment represents Nash Capital’s second deployment from its inaugural $80 million growth fund and will assist Clear21’s expansion into the UK. Clear21’s flagship iBodyshop platform revolutionises repair yard operations by automating quoting, scheduling, and parts procurement processes.

The investment demonstrates Nash Capital’s expertise in identifying technology platforms that digitise established industries with significant operational transformation potential.

The Kain Lawyers team advising Nash Capital was led by Stefan Harris and Michael Garry with assistance from Lachlan Smith and Emily Stollznow.

Congratulations to all involved!

Read media coverage in the Australian Financial Review.

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised Journey Beyond in relation to the launch of Monarto Safari Resort—Australia’s largest destination hotel located in the heart of South Australia’s Murraylands.

As the country’s leading experiential tourism operator, Journey Beyond continues to redefine Australian hospitality with this groundbreaking addition to their national portfolio of iconic brands and destinations.

The unique multimillion-dollar resort features 78 guest rooms, a world-class day spa, conference and function spaces, restaurant, bar and two swimming pools, with 20 luxury tents also in development as part of the luxury Safari Lodge.

The Kain Lawyers deal team advising Journey Beyond was led by Michael Chrisohoou with assistance from Tyson Brazel.

Congratulations to the Journey Beyond team on this remarkable achievement.

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised the Australian restaurant technology platform EatClub on its latest significant funding round that will support its expansion into the UK market. The round was led by Melbourne-based venture capital firm Co:Act Capital, alongside other notable backers, reflecting strong momentum behind the company’s innovative approach to dining demand.

Launched in 2017, EatClub helps restaurants boost traffic during off-peak hours by enabling them to share limited, time-sensitive offers in real time, bringing diners through the door when it matters most.

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

Read more in the Australian Financial Review.

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised York St Brands on its latest funding round. This investment round was led by investment manager iPartners and will support the growth of the groups’ brand portfolio together with its expansion into the UK market.

York St Brands was established by the merger of BOOST LAB and tbh Skincare. Its portfolio currently includes acne-focused tbh Skincare and science-backed serum brand BOOST LAB. This is the third investment round that Kain Lawyers has advised York St Brands on, having also advised BOOST LAB on its merger with tbh Skincare to create York St Brands.

The Kain Lawyers team advising York St Brands was led by Sam Christie, with assistance from team members Lachlan Smith, Grace Jin and Gemma Kerin.

Congratulations to all involved!

Read more in the Australian Financial Review.

Kain Lawyers is proud to have advised MyVenue, a worldwide leader in event venue point-of-sale technology, on their strategic and investment partnership with Greater Sum Ventures (‘GSV’), a SaaS growth specialist family office.

Founded in 2020, MyVenue powers billions of dollars in credit card transactions annually at 190+ of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues, including Dodger Stadium, Little Caesars Arena, Hard Rock Stadium, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, host venue of the 2028 Olympics.

The partnership provides MyVenue with additional capital and specialised resources to further scale growth and R&D initiatives, and fuel expansion of the company’s in-house software development and leadership teams.

The Kain Lawyers team advising MyVenue was led by Gerry Cawson, with assistance from team members Jack Dittmar, Emily Stollznow, Amanda Hsi and Daniel Sladojevic.

MyVenue CEO and Founder Tim Stollznow said Kain Lawyers was their legal advisory firm of choice due to their experienced team and proven ability to focus on the commercial objective.

“This was a sophisticated transaction involving a rigorous due diligence process, cross-border negotiation, and a tight deadline.  Kain Lawyers performed not just with their legal expertise, but through process leadership, clarity and drive to get the deal done.

Gerry and his team worked at speed without compromising quality, were always available, and delivered advice that was both legally grounded and commercially pragmatic.

Their responsiveness and absolute focus were critical to a successful outcome. We made the right choice with Kain Lawyers.”

Kain Lawyers Director, Gerry Cawson, said MyVenue is an innovative market leader that has provided point-of-sale and back-office solutions to some of the most iconic and culturally significant sports and entertainment venues around the globe.

“MyVenue is a great example of a fast-growing Australian company that is taking local technology and know-how to global markets.  Kain Lawyers is delighted to have assisted Tim and his team in this strategic partnership agreement.  I am proud of the reputation Kain Lawyers has developed in this space and we look forward to working with more Australian companies to achieve their global goals.”

Read more about the partnership here.

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Kain Lawyers is pleased to have advised Microequities Private to Beyond IPO Fund on its significant investment in Melbourne’s Global IT Factory, which provides curriculum management software as a subscription to education providers in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Middle East.

Global IT Factory’s innovative education technology enables institutions to improve the student experience and respond to evolving market demands, presenting a compelling global growth opportunity.

The Kain Lawyers deal team advising Microequities Private to Beyond IPO Fund was led by David Mitchell with assistance from Lachlan Smith.

Andrew Ross, Portfolio Manager, Microequities Private to Beyond IPO Fund, commented:

“We want to extend our sincere gratitude to David Mitchell and his team at Kain Lawyers for their expert legal counsel and support throughout this process.”

Congratulations to all involved!

Read more in the AFR.

Kain Lawyers is pleased to have advised US-based Metal Powder Works Inc. and its shareholders on the sale of Metal Powder Works Inc to K-TIG Limited (ASX:KTG).  Metal Powder Works Inc. specialises in the production of high-quality metal powders for additive manufacturing and other advanced applications.  As part of the transaction, K-TIG Limited changed its name to Metal Powder Works Limited (ASX:MPW) and was reinstated to quotation on the ASX. MPW commenced trading on the ASX on 11 March 2025 following completion of its capital raising of $10m.

The Kain Lawyers deal team advising Metal Powder Works Inc. and its shareholders was led by Sam Christie and Jacob Thomas with assistance from Jack Gulliver.