Foreign Investment
Navigating foreign investment and regulatory approval
Australia is a leading destination for foreign investment, supported by a sophisticated regulatory framework. We advise offshore investors and global counterparties on navigating FIRB and ACCC approval processes, structuring investments efficiently and managing cross-border regulatory risk.
Drawing on our team’s top-tier international experience and deep understanding of global capital markets, we work seamlessly with offshore counsel to deliver clear, commercially-focused advice on inbound investment into Australia and indirect transactions involving Australian businesses.
Our Services
- FIRB assessments and approvals
- ACCC merger clearance assessments and authorisations
- Structuring and establishment of Australian based bid and/or holding vehicles
- Cross-border tax, including withholding tax and transfer pricing
- Funding arrangements, including equity and acquisition financing
- Legal due diligence investigations and reporting
- Acquisition documentation, including W&I insurance
- Shareholders agreements, joint ventures and management equity plans
Delivering clear, commercial advice to facilitate Foreign Investment into Australia
We advise foreign investors and global funds on high value cross-border M&A and assist in navigating Australia’s regulatory regime to execute inbound investments efficiently.
We regularly advise on minority and majority investments into Australian assets and businesses, as well as upstream transactions in which there are Australian subsidiaries in the group.
