SBA Law

SBA Law's mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers division brings a wealth of experience to navigating intricate and high-stakes transactions, vital for companies seeking strategic growth or realignment. Our team provides end-to-end support, from strategic structuring and efficient due diligence, to meticulous drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, ensuring the alignment with corporate goals while minimising associated risks. With a proven track record across diverse sectors, we are adept at managing public company takeovers, private equity transactions, and international acquisitions, working alongside regulatory bodies such as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to seamlessly facilitate complex transitions. In the realm of equity capital markets, SBA Law stands out for providing comprehensive guidance on capital raisings ranging from IPOs to rights offerings. Our experience spans advising both issuers and underwriters, ensuring compliance with ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act while enhancing shareholder value. By collaborating closely with investment banks and advisory teams, we tailor innovative transaction structures and manage stringent timelines to meet our clients’ commercial objectives. Our deep market insights enable us to deliver results that align with the strategic goals of diverse businesses, ensuring effective navigation of the complex regulatory landscape inherent in capital market activities.

SBA Law's commercial litigation and dispute resolution team holds extensive experience in managing intricate and high-stakes legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, including habitual representation in the Supreme Court of Victoria, Federal Court of Australia, and High Court of Australia. Known for skilfully navigating cases with voluminous documentation, the team efficiently tackles a variety of challenges such as breaches of contract, professional negligence claims, building and construction disputes, and a multitude of other complex commercial disputes. Their substantial reputation is reinforced by frequent opposition to top-tier national firms, bolstered further by regular recognition in Doyle’s Guide for outstanding performance in commercial litigation. In the realm of insolvency and restructuring, SBA Law is renowned for both its advisory and litigation capabilities. The firm adeptly represents corporations facing insolvency threats as well as esteemed insolvency practitioners. Their practice encompasses an extensive range of issues, from preferential claims to advising on deeds of company arrangement. The team collaborates closely with accountants, directors, and insolvency practitioners, striving to ensure the most favourable outcomes for stakeholders. SBA Law also excels in advising on complex litigation related to insolvency, securing and defending the interests of various parties involved in administrations and liquidations, thereby serving as an integral part of their clients’ strategic financial planning and recovery processes.