Australian M&A legal advisers: completed deals

H2 2026 to date · Australian M&A completed to 8 Nov 2026 · 62 deals · A$23bn disclosed

Australian M&A legal advisers: completed deals, H2 2026 to date, ranked by deal value

1	Allens 8 deals · 67.6% share · was #8	15,586.0	67.6%	8 , up 7 places
Share Allens's #1 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 5 Oct 2026 AIC Mines acquisition of Materra Metals A$120m consideration 17 Sep 2026 Lingbao Gold Group acquisition of Tabar Islands Holdings A$453m consideration 3 Sep 2026 Acquisition of Energy One A$100m consideration 30 Oct 2026 Evolution Mining acquisition of Carnaby Resources A$213m equity value 27 Oct 2026 Axight stake in La Trobe Financial Group A$3bn equity value 30 Oct 2026 Stonepeak acquisition of Estia Health 8 Sep 2026 New Mountain Capital acquisition of Grant Thornton Australia 14 Aug 2026 Macquarie Asset Management acquisition of Qube Holdings A$12bn
2	Ashurst Perkins Coie 3 deals · 50.7% share · was #2	11,700.0	50.7%	2 , unchanged
Share Ashurst Perkins Coie's #2 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 9 Oct 2026 Blackbird stake in Heidi 8 Oct 2026 M Resources acquisition of Tahmoor Coal Group business and assets (Tahmoor Coal Mine) 14 Aug 2026 Macquarie Asset Management acquisition of Qube Holdings A$12bn
3	Thomsons 4 deals · 14.8% share · was #29	3,420.0	14.8%	29 , up 26 places
Share Thomsons's #3 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 5 Oct 2026 AIC Mines acquisition of Materra Metals A$120m consideration 17 Jul 2026 Toubani Resources stake in Avanti Gold 1 Jul 2026 Pan African Resources acquisition of Emmerson Resources A$300m equity value 17 Jul 2026 Aura Consolidated Group acquisition of Qoria A$3bn consideration
4	Gibson Dunn 1 deal · 13.0% share · new	3,000.0	13.0%	New
Share Gibson Dunn's #4 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 17 Jul 2026 Aura Consolidated Group acquisition of Qoria A$3bn consideration
4	Macfarlanes 1 deal · 13.0% share · new	3,000.0	13.0%	New
Share Macfarlanes's #4 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 17 Jul 2026 Aura Consolidated Group acquisition of Qoria A$3bn consideration
4	Uria Menendez 1 deal · 13.0% share · new	3,000.0	13.0%	New
Share Uria Menendez's #4 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 17 Jul 2026 Aura Consolidated Group acquisition of Qoria A$3bn consideration
7	Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 6 deals · 7.4% share · was #9	1,713.4	7.4%	9 , up 2 places
Share Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's #7 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 8 Sep 2026 Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquisition of Gawara Baya project 6 Aug 2026 Black Kite Partners acquisition of DR2 business (13SICK, DoctorDoctor, 24-7Medcare and Australian Surgical Assisting) Oct 2026 Kinetic acquisition of Dysons 6 Jul 2026 Beijing Guoci Kebo Technology Co. acquisition of SDI A$166m equity value 28 Aug 2026 Energy Fuels acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials A$447m equity value 1 Jul 2026 Ampol acquisition of EG Australia (EG Group Australia Pty Ltd and EG AsiaPac Holdings Pty Ltd) A$1.1bn
8	Gilbert + Tobin 3 deals · 4.9% share · was #1	1,140.0	4.9%	1 , down 7 places
Share Gilbert + Tobin's #8 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 20 Aug 2026 Zurich Financial Services Australia acquisition of ClearView Wealth 16 Jul 2026 ACAM GP acquisition of Hartshead Resources A$40m equity value 1 Jul 2026 Ampol acquisition of EG Australia (EG Group Australia Pty Ltd and EG AsiaPac Holdings Pty Ltd) A$1.1bn
9	Steinepreis Paganin 4 deals · 3.2% share · was #34	745.1	3.2%	34 , up 25 places
Share Steinepreis Paganin's #9 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 17 Sep 2026 Lingbao Gold Group acquisition of Tabar Islands Holdings A$453m consideration 30 Oct 2026 Evolution Mining acquisition of Carnaby Resources A$213m equity value 23 Oct 2026 Evion Group acquisition of Carp Fluorspar 4 Sep 2026 PT Bumi Resources Tbk acquisition of Loyal Metals A$79.1m equity value
10	Hamilton Locke 9 deals · 3.1% share · was #24	705.7	3.1%	24 , up 14 places
Share Hamilton Locke's #10 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 29 Oct 2026 Sparc Technologies stake in Sparc Hydrogen 15 Oct 2026 TPG Capital acquisition of Zembl 29 Sep 2026 Silver Mines acquisition of Two private royalties over the Bowdens Silver Project A$26m consideration 31 Aug 2026 Centennial acquisition of McGraths Hill Home large format retail centre 26 Aug 2026 Crossfield Energy acquisition of Vitrinite A$220m consideration 13 Aug 2026 Justin Truong acquisition of STAX 26 Aug 2026 Sentinel Metals acquisition of Big Springs Gold Project A$13.7m consideration 27 Oct 2026 Central Asia Metals acquisition of Cygnus Metals A$232m equity value 1 Jul 2026 Aeris Resources acquisition of Peel Mining A$214m equity value
11	Corrs Chambers Westgarth 5 deals · 2.5% share · was #7	585.7	2.5%	7 , down 4 places
Share Corrs Chambers Westgarth's #11 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 13 Aug 2026 Justin Truong acquisition of STAX 26 Aug 2026 Sentinel Metals acquisition of Big Springs Gold Project A$13.7m consideration 27 Oct 2026 Central Asia Metals acquisition of Cygnus Metals A$232m equity value 1 Jul 2026 Pan African Resources acquisition of Emmerson Resources A$300m equity value 24 Aug 2026 Comet Ridge acquisition of Mahalo Gas Project (42.86% interest) A$40m consideration
12	Clayton Utz 3 deals · 2.4% share · was #19	564.2	2.4%	19 , up 7 places
Share Clayton Utz's #12 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 8 Sep 2026 Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquisition of Gawara Baya project 31 Jul 2026 Investment group led by the management of AMES Australasia acquisition of AMES Australasia (Griffon Australia and New Zealand business unit) A$300m consideration 2 Jul 2026 Navigator Global Investments acquisition of NGI Stable Growth Portfolio (portfolio of Net Revenue Share interests in 17 alternative asset managers) US$190m consideration
13	A&O Shearman 1 deal · 1.9% share · new	447.0	1.9%	New
Share A&O Shearman's #13 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 28 Aug 2026 Energy Fuels acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials A$447m equity value
13	Dentons Canada 1 deal · 1.9% share · new	447.0	1.9%	New
Share Dentons Canada's #13 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 28 Aug 2026 Energy Fuels acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials A$447m equity value
13	Dorsey & Whitney 1 deal · 1.9% share · new	447.0	1.9%	New
Share Dorsey & Whitney's #13 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 28 Aug 2026 Energy Fuels acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials A$447m equity value
16	Bird & Bird 1 deal · 1.3% share · new	300.0	1.3%	New
Share Bird & Bird's #16 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 12 Oct 2026 Banyandah Pastoral Co. acquisition of F.S. Falkiner & Sons A$300m consideration
17	Baker McKenzie 4 deals · 1.2% share · was #34	267.4	1.2%	34 , up 17 places
Share Baker McKenzie's #17 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 16 Oct 2026 Atmos Renewables acquisition of Australian renewable energy portfolio (approximately 2GW) 2 Sep 2026 Hoi Hup Realty acquisition of Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park A$202m consideration 1 Aug 2026 TMX Group acquisition of Cboe Australia 20 Jul 2026 Count acquisition of Oracle Group A$65.6m
18	MinterEllison 3 deals · 1.1% share · was #11	264.2	1.1%	11 , down 7 places
Share MinterEllison's #18 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 27 Oct 2026 QIC Real Estate acquisition of Mambourin Marketplace 2 Jul 2026 Navigator Global Investments acquisition of NGI Stable Growth Portfolio (portfolio of Net Revenue Share interests in 17 alternative asset managers) US$190m consideration 30 Oct 2026 Stonepeak acquisition of Estia Health
18	Kirkland & Ellis 1 deal · 1.1% share · new	264.2	1.1%	New
Share Kirkland & Ellis's #18 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 2 Jul 2026 Navigator Global Investments acquisition of NGI Stable Growth Portfolio (portfolio of Net Revenue Share interests in 17 alternative asset managers) US$190m consideration
18	Seward & Kissel 1 deal · 1.1% share · new	264.2	1.1%	New
Share Seward & Kissel's #18 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 2 Jul 2026 Navigator Global Investments acquisition of NGI Stable Growth Portfolio (portfolio of Net Revenue Share interests in 17 alternative asset managers) US$190m consideration
21	Fieldfisher 1 deal · 1.0% share · new	232.0	1.0%	New
Share Fieldfisher's #21 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 27 Oct 2026 Central Asia Metals acquisition of Cygnus Metals A$232m equity value
21	McCarthy Tétrault 1 deal · 1.0% share · new	232.0	1.0%	New
Share McCarthy Tétrault's #21 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 27 Oct 2026 Central Asia Metals acquisition of Cygnus Metals A$232m equity value
21	Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt 1 deal · 1.0% share · new	232.0	1.0%	New
Share Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's #21 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 27 Oct 2026 Central Asia Metals acquisition of Cygnus Metals A$232m equity value
24	HopgoodGanim Lawyers 1 deal · 0.9% share · was #20	214.0	0.9%	20 , down 4 places
Share HopgoodGanim Lawyers's #24 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 1 Jul 2026 Aeris Resources acquisition of Peel Mining A$214m equity value
25	DLA Piper 1 deal · 0.7% share · was #27	166.4	0.7%	27 , up 2 places
Share DLA Piper's #25 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 6 Jul 2026 Beijing Guoci Kebo Technology Co. acquisition of SDI A$166m equity value
26	Holding Redlich 3 deals · 0.7% share · new	165.8	0.7%	New
Share Holding Redlich's #26 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 27 Oct 2026 QIC Real Estate acquisition of Mambourin Marketplace 3 Jul 2026 Acquisition of Corrimal Village A$103m 3 Jul 2026 Acquisition of Gosford Imperial Centre A$62.8m
27	Jones Day 1 deal · 0.7% share · new	161.0	0.7%	New
Share Jones Day's #27 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 30 Sep 2026 Crestview Partners acquisition of Tourism Portfolio A$161m
27	Kain Lawyers 1 deal · 0.7% share · new	161.0	0.7%	New
Share Kain Lawyers's #27 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 30 Sep 2026 Crestview Partners acquisition of Tourism Portfolio A$161m
29	Linklaters 1 deal · 0.4% share · new	100.0	0.4%	New
Share Linklaters's #29 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 3 Sep 2026 Acquisition of Energy One A$100m consideration
30	McCullough Robertson 2 deals · 0.2% share · was #34	48.0	0.2%	34 , up 4 places
Share McCullough Robertson's #30 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 11 Sep 2026 Consolidated Pastoral Company acquisition of Vermelha Station A$48m 22 Jul 2026 Consolidated Pastoral Company acquisition of Madura Plains Station
31	Blackwall Legal 2 deals · 0.2% share · new	40.0	0.2%	New
Share Blackwall Legal's #31 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 1 Jul 2026 Great Boulder acquisition of Peak Hill Gold Project 16 Jul 2026 ACAM GP acquisition of Hartshead Resources A$40m equity value
31	Miles Thomas 1 deal · 0.2% share · new	40.0	0.2%	New
Share Miles Thomas's #31 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 16 Jul 2026 ACAM GP acquisition of Hartshead Resources A$40m equity value
31	Watson Farley & Williams 1 deal · 0.2% share · new	40.0	0.2%	New
Share Watson Farley & Williams's #31 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 16 Jul 2026 ACAM GP acquisition of Hartshead Resources A$40m equity value
34	Addisons 5 deals · 0.1% share · was #33	29.4	0.1%	33 , down 1 places
Share Addisons's #34 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image Sep 2026 Cater Care Australia acquisition of SoupedUp Solutions 2 Jul 2026 Prestige Consumer Healthcare acquisition of LaCorium Health Jul 2026 SHAPE Australia acquisition of Australian Professional Shopfitters A$29.4m consideration Jul 2026 Too Lost acquisition of GYROstream Holdings Pty Ltd (GYRO.Group) 6 Jul 2026 Virescent Ventures stake in MicroTau IP
35	Piper Alderman 4 deals · 0.1% share · was #34	28.6	0.1%	34 , down 1 places
Share Piper Alderman's #35 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 16 Oct 2026 Novonesis acquisition of Microbiogen 2 Jul 2026 Kangaroo Bus Lines acquisition of Brisbane Bus Lines business 20 Jul 2026 Samdoo acquisition of Madison Tower Mill Hotel A$28.6m 22 Jul 2026 Consolidated Pastoral Company acquisition of Madura Plains Station
36	Squire Patton Boggs 1 deal · 0.1% share · new	27.1	0.1%	New
Share Squire Patton Boggs's #36 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 26 Aug 2026 Freedom acquisition of Strata Investment Holdings A$27.1m equity value
37	Davis Graham 1 deal · 0.1% share · new	13.7	0.1%	New
Share Davis Graham's #37 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 26 Aug 2026 Sentinel Metals acquisition of Big Springs Gold Project A$13.7m consideration
38	HWLE Lawyers 2 deals · 0.0% share · was #23	8.1	0.0%	23 , down 15 places
Share HWLE Lawyers's #38 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 12 Oct 2026 Trader House acquisition of Stokehouse 30 Sep 2026 The Carlyle Group acquisition of Datisan A$8.1m consideration
39	Norton Rose Fulbright 2 deals · – share · new	–	–	New
Share Norton Rose Fulbright's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 1 Oct 2026 Osaka Gas Australia stake in Browse LNG Project 4 Nov 2026 Crimson Consulting Australia acquisition of Kip McGrath Education Centres
39	Clifford Chance 1 deal · – share · was #10	–	–	10 , down 29 places
Share Clifford Chance's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 24 Aug 2026 Pemba Capital Partners acquisition of Hewison Private Wealth
39	KHQ Lawyers 1 deal · – share · new	–	–	New
Share KHQ Lawyers's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 4 Nov 2026 Crimson Consulting Australia acquisition of Kip McGrath Education Centres
39	Mallesons 1 deal · – share · was #4	–	–	4 , down 35 places
Share Mallesons's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 1 Oct 2026 Heidelberg Materials Australia acquisition of Maas Group's construction materials business
39	Mining + Heritage Legal 1 deal · – share · new	–	–	New
Share Mining + Heritage Legal's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 1 Jul 2026 Great Boulder acquisition of Peak Hill Gold Project
39	Nicholas O'Donohue & Co (NOD&Co) 1 deal · – share · new	–	–	New
Share Nicholas O'Donohue & Co (NOD&Co)'s #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 12 Oct 2026 Trader House acquisition of Stokehouse
39	Stikeman Elliott 1 deal · – share · was #13	–	–	13 , down 26 places
Share Stikeman Elliott's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 17 Jul 2026 Toubani Resources stake in Avanti Gold
39	White & Case 1 deal · – share · new	–	–	New
Share White & Case's #39 Share on LinkedIn Post on X Send by email Download image 8 Sep 2026 Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquisition of Gawara Baya project