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M&A Legal Services. Get the Deal Done Right

We guide buyers, sellers, and investors through every stage of the M&A process, from due diligence and structuring through to documentation and settlement, with advice that is commercial and focused on the outcome.

Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Services

Mergers and acquisitions involve significant financial commitments and legal complexity that increases with every layer of the deal. Our M&A lawyers work directly alongside Fortuna's accounting and tax team so every dimension of your transaction is handled as a cohesive whole.

Legal due diligence: contracts, corporate records, compliance, IP, and employment arrangements reviewed.

Transaction structuring: asset sale vs share sale advice coordinated with our accounting and tax team.

Heads of agreement: clearly drafted preliminary documents that establish the framework for your transaction.

Sale and purchase agreements: comprehensive documentation protecting your position through to settlement.

Warranties and indemnities: terms negotiated and structured to properly allocate post-completion risk.

Settlement coordination: ASIC filings, employment transitions, and post-transaction obligations managed.

Legal, Tax and Accounting Working as One

M&A transactions have legal, tax, and financial dimensions that need to be designed together, not addressed in sequence by separate advisors. Our lawyers work alongside Fortuna's accounting and tax specialists from the outset, ensuring your transaction is structured optimally across every dimension.

Clear Advice at Every Stage

M&A transactions are complex and the advice you receive at each stage matters. We provide transparent guidance on your options, risks, and the path forward throughout the process, ensuring you always understand where you stand and what comes next.

Making Complex Operations Simple for ASX-Listed Companies

Experience That Makes a Difference

Our M&A lawyers work in close collaboration with Fortuna's accounting, tax, and advisory teams to deliver genuinely integrated transaction support from start to finish.

With more than 25 years of commercial legal experience, John brings sharp expertise and practical thinking to every matter - from complex transactions to succession planning that sticks.

John Shingleton

Managing Director - Legal