Australian M&A legal advisers: completed deals

H2 2025 · Australian M&A completed · 100 deals · A$59bn disclosed

Australian M&A legal advisers: completed deals, H2 2025, ranked by number of deals

1	Allens A$8.3bn · 15.0% share	8,289.6	15.0%
Share Allens's #1 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 27 Nov 2025 Megaport acquisition of Latitude.sh US$150m consideration 17 Nov 2025 Queensland Investment stake in Tilt Renewables A$750m consideration 2 Dec 2025 General Atlantic acquisition of El Jannah Nov 2025 KKR acquisition of ProTen 11 Nov 2025 Samuel Terry Asset Management (STAM) acquisition of Eildon Capital Group 19 Sep 2025 Scape Australia acquisition of Aveo retirement living business A$3.9bn consideration 3 Dec 2025 TPG Capital Asia acquisition of Infomedia A$651m equity value 18 Aug 2025 BDT & MSD Partners stake in DBG Health A$1.6bn consideration Aug 2025 IFM Investors acquisition of Curtin University Student Accommodation project 29 Aug 2025 Kinterra Critical Materials & Infrastructure Opportunities Fund II, L.P. acquisition of New World Resources A$250m equity value 2 Dec 2025 Brightstar Resources and Aurumin merger 15 Jul 2025 Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) acquisition of Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) A$434m equity value 25 Jul 2025 Bastion acquisition of Xanadu Mines A$160m equity value 1 Oct 2025 Platinum Asset Management and L1 Capital merger 14 Aug 2025 Proprium Capital Partners (Australia) acquisition of AVJennings A$365m consideration
2	Corrs Chambers Westgarth A$7.3bn · 11.0% share	7,340.5	11.0%
Share Corrs Chambers Westgarth's #2 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 22 Dec 2025 Air T acquisition of Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex) 19 Dec 2025 Fertiglobe acquisition of Wengfu Australia 5 Nov 2025 Advent Partners acquisition of efex 16 Oct 2025 Funds managed by a global asset management firm stake in Cromwell Property Group A$290m consideration 10 Sep 2025 NRW Holdings acquisition of Fredon Industries A$200m 25 Nov 2025 Capricorn Metals acquisition of Warriedar Resources 1 Oct 2025 Platinum Asset Management and First Maven Pty Ltd (L1 Capital) merger 1 Oct 2025 Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material Co. acquisition of Peak Rare Earths A$151m consideration 26 Sep 2025 Gold Fields acquisition of Gold Road A$3.7bn equity value 1 Oct 2025 Platinum Asset Management and L1 Capital merger Aug 2025 CoStar Group acquisition of Domain A$3bn
2	Clayton Utz A$1.5bn · 11.0% share	1,467.9	11.0%
Share Clayton Utz's #2 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 6 Nov 2025 Duxton Farms acquisition of Four diversified agricultural businesses 1 Dec 2025 Tasmea acquisition of WorkPac Group 1 Oct 2025 Titan Machinery acquisition of Taylors Swan Hill 7 Nov 2025 TT Investments acquisition of 360 Capital Group 25 Sep 2025 Wyloo Metals acquisition of Yangibana Rare Earths and Niobium Project 29 Aug 2025 Teneo Financial Advisory Australia acquisition of PwC's insolvency and restructuring services business 8 Aug 2025 Teladoc Health International acquisition of Telecare 30 Oct 2025 Duxton Farms acquisition of Duxton Dairies (Cobram) A$103m equity value 19 Aug 2025 Alkane Resources and Mandalay Resources merger A$1bn equity value 21 Aug 2025 Acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals 14 Aug 2025 Proprium Capital Partners (Australia) acquisition of AVJennings A$365m consideration
4	Hamilton Locke A$661m · 10.0% share	660.6	10.0%
Share Hamilton Locke's #4 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 28 Nov 2025 Carlyle acquisition of Beralon group 22 Sep 2025 Camm Agricultural Group acquisition of Myra property near Moranbah, Central Queensland A$40m consideration 22 Sep 2025 Forerunner Ventures stake in Andromeda Robotics 4 Sep 2025 Intertek Group acquisition of Envirolab Group 22 Sep 2025 Nazca Capital acquisition of Echoview Software 9 Dec 2025 Darwin Aus acquisition of Lynch Group Holdings A$270m equity value 29 Aug 2025 Kinterra Critical Materials & Infrastructure Opportunities Fund II, L.P. acquisition of New World Resources A$250m equity value 19 Aug 2025 Gateway Mining acquisition of Yandal Gold Project A$45m consideration 17 Jul 2025 Australian Investment Exchange Limited (AUSIEX) acquisition of FIIG Securities 19 Aug 2025 Argyle Street Management acquisition of Donaco International A$55.6m equity value
5	Gilbert + Tobin A$21bn · 9.0% share	20,854.2	9.0%
Share Gilbert + Tobin's #5 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 8 Dec 2025 Journey Beyond acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia 27 Nov 2025 Megaport acquisition of Latitude.sh US$150m consideration 24 Oct 2025 Beam Dental acquisition of Pacific Smiles Group 1 Dec 2025 Cuscal acquisition of Indue A$75m consideration 9 Jul 2025 Swyftx acquisition of Caleb and Brown Holdings 4 Sep 2025 Dundee Precious Metals acquisition of Adriatic Metals US$1.3bn equity value 24 Oct 2025 Harmony Gold Mining Company acquisition of MAC Copper A$1.6bn equity value 2 Jul 2025 James Hardie Industries acquisition of The AZEK Company US$8.8bn Aug 2025 CoStar Group acquisition of Domain A$3bn
6	Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer A$9.6bn · 8.0% share	9,644.0	8.0%
Share Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's #6 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 18 Dec 2025 Pacific Equity Partners acquisition of AFS Logistics 17 Nov 2025 Queensland Investment stake in Tilt Renewables A$750m consideration Nov 2025 TPG Rise Climate acquisition of Kinetic A$4bn equity value 31 Oct 2025 SRG Global acquisition of TAMS 11 Nov 2025 Rover Group acquisition of Mad Paws Holdings A$62m equity value 4 Sep 2025 Dundee Precious Metals acquisition of Adriatic Metals US$1.3bn equity value 15 Jul 2025 Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) acquisition of Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) A$434m equity value 31 Jul 2025 Ramelius Resources acquisition of Spartan Resources A$2.4bn equity value
7	Ashurst Perkins Coie A$20bn · 6.0% share	20,286.6	6.0%
Share Ashurst Perkins Coie's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 5 Dec 2025 Sojitz stake in Next Green Group Pty Ltd (NGG) Nov 2025 TPG Rise Climate acquisition of Kinetic A$4bn equity value 3 Dec 2025 TPG Capital Asia acquisition of Infomedia A$651m equity value 24 Sep 2025 Brickworks and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company merger A$14bn equity value 24 Oct 2025 Harmony Gold Mining Company acquisition of MAC Copper A$1.6bn equity value 19 Aug 2025 Argyle Street Management acquisition of Donaco International A$55.6m equity value
7	HWLE Lawyers A$604m · 6.0% share	604.3	6.0%
Share HWLE Lawyers's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 23 Dec 2025 Nikken acquisition of Chadwick Forklifts 23 Sep 2025 Jones Radiology doctor group stake in Jones Radiology Sep 2025 Ridley acquisition of Incitec Pivot fertiliser distribution business A$375m consideration 10 Sep 2025 Barings acquisition of Swift Storage A$200m consideration 15 Oct 2025 CNSX Markets acquisition of NSX 25 Jul 2025 Yumbah Aquaculture acquisition of Clean Seas Seafood A$29.3m equity value
9	Clifford Chance A$3.9bn · 5.0% share	3,850.0	5.0%
Share Clifford Chance's #9 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 12 Dec 2025 Ares Management acquisition of Redback Boots 15 Dec 2025 Five V Capital acquisition of Agile Energy 24 Oct 2025 Beam Dental acquisition of Pacific Smiles Group 19 Sep 2025 Scape Australia acquisition of Aveo retirement living business A$3.9bn consideration 25 Aug 2025 AGL Energy acquisition of Yadnarie solar and long-duration energy storage project
9	MinterEllison A$3.1bn · 5.0% share	3,130.0	5.0%
Share MinterEllison's #9 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 13 Nov 2025 Systra SA acquisition of BG&E Group 18 Aug 2025 BDT & MSD Partners stake in DBG Health A$1.6bn consideration 20 Aug 2025 KS Hotels acquisition of Park Hyatt Melbourne A$200m consideration 13 Nov 2025 Saunders International acquisition of Aqua Metro A$30m consideration 23 Oct 2025 Pacific Equity Partners acquisition of Johns Lyng Group A$1.3bn
11	Thomsons A$209m · 4.0% share	209.0	4.0%
Share Thomsons's #11 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 7 Aug 2025 E.ON stake in Allume Energy 7 Aug 2025 Lincoln Electric acquisition of Alloy Steel Australia (Int) A$209m consideration 25 Nov 2025 Capricorn Metals acquisition of Warriedar Resources 21 Jul 2025 Ballard Mining demerger
11	Johnson Winter Slattery 4.0% share	–	4.0%
Share Johnson Winter Slattery's #11 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 8 Dec 2025 Utilities Trust of Australia acquisition of Sydney Desalination Plant 22 Oct 2025 Accel-KKR acquisition of Phocas Group 4 Sep 2025 Intertek Group acquisition of Envirolab Group 10 Sep 2025 Workwell acquisition of Oncore Group Holdings
11	Piper Alderman 4.0% share	–	4.0%
Share Piper Alderman's #11 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 26 Nov 2025 Consolidated Pastoral Company acquisition of Rawlinna Station 5 Nov 2025 Edaphon stake in SwarmFarm Robotics 26 Sep 2025 MegaChips stake in Morse Micro 15 Aug 2025 Kinetic acquisition of Koala Koaches
14	Mallesons A$14bn · 3.0% share	14,202.2	3.0%
Share Mallesons's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 31 Aug 2025 Australian Unity acquisition of Plena Healthcare A$70m consideration 24 Sep 2025 Brickworks and Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company merger A$14bn equity value 20 Aug 2025 HgCapital LLP acquisition of Envirosuite A$132m equity value
14	McCullough Robertson A$300m · 3.0% share	300.0	3.0%
Share McCullough Robertson's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 19 Dec 2025 Consolidated Pastoral Company acquisition of Beetaloo Station A$300m 26 Nov 2025 Consolidated Pastoral Company acquisition of Rawlinna Station 25 Aug 2025 AGL Energy acquisition of Yadnarie solar and long-duration energy storage project
14	Hall & Wilcox A$260m · 3.0% share	260.0	3.0%
Share Hall & Wilcox's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 31 Oct 2025 MAXI-PRESS Australia acquisition of Filterfab 1 Sep 2025 Colinton Capital Partners acquisition of Doors Plus Group A$60m consideration 10 Sep 2025 Barings acquisition of Swift Storage A$200m consideration
14	DLA Piper A$252m · 3.0% share	252.4	3.0%
Share DLA Piper's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 22 Oct 2025 Catapult Sports acquisition of IMPECT €78m consideration 10 Jul 2025 Seven West Media acquisition of Southern Cross television licences and associated assets (Tasmania, Darwin, Spencer Gulf, Broken Hill, Mt Isa, Remote, Central and Eastern Australia) A$3.8m consideration 18 Jul 2025 Lindsay Australia acquisition of SRT Logistics A$108m
14	K&L Gates A$229m · 3.0% share	229.3	3.0%
Share K&L Gates's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 7 Nov 2025 TT Investments acquisition of 360 Capital Group 10 Sep 2025 NRW Holdings acquisition of Fredon Industries A$200m 25 Jul 2025 Yumbah Aquaculture acquisition of Clean Seas Seafood A$29.3m equity value
14	Arnold Bloch Leibler A$140m · 3.0% share	140.4	3.0%
Share Arnold Bloch Leibler's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 22 Oct 2025 Catapult Sports acquisition of IMPECT €78m consideration Oct 2025 Canaccord Genuity Australia acquisition of Wilsons Advisory 8 Aug 2025 Curriculum Associates acquisition of Stile Education
14	Baker McKenzie 3.0% share	–	3.0%
Share Baker McKenzie's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 24 Oct 2025 Insight Enterprises acquisition of Sekuro 22 Oct 2025 Octopus Australia acquisition of Coleambelly BESS project (100MW/400MWh), NSW 9 Jul 2025 Swyftx acquisition of Caleb and Brown Holdings
14	Jones Day 3.0% share	–	3.0%
Share Jones Day's #14 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 8 Dec 2025 Journey Beyond acquisition of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia 1 Dec 2025 RelyOn Australia acquisition of Competency Training 11 Nov 2025 Samuel Terry Asset Management (STAM) acquisition of Eildon Capital Group
22	Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom A$16bn · 2.0% share	15,552.3	2.0%
Share Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's #22 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 24 Oct 2025 Harmony Gold Mining Company acquisition of MAC Copper A$1.6bn equity value 2 Jul 2025 James Hardie Industries acquisition of The AZEK Company US$8.8bn
22	Allion Partners A$2.4bn · 2.0% share	2,400.0	2.0%
Share Allion Partners's #22 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 4 Sep 2025 BAI Communications acquisition of Titan ICT 31 Jul 2025 Ramelius Resources acquisition of Spartan Resources A$2.4bn equity value
22	Stikeman Elliott A$2.2bn · 2.0% share	2,157.6	2.0%
Share Stikeman Elliott's #22 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 4 Sep 2025 Dundee Precious Metals acquisition of Adriatic Metals US$1.3bn equity value 25 Jul 2025 Bastion acquisition of Xanadu Mines A$160m equity value
22	Bennett Jones A$1.2bn · 2.0% share	1,160.0	2.0%
Share Bennett Jones's #22 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 25 Jul 2025 Bastion acquisition of Xanadu Mines A$160m equity value 19 Aug 2025 Alkane Resources and Mandalay Resources merger A$1bn equity value