M&A

WRP Legal bolsters presence in Sydney
WRP Legal is strengthening its national presence with the expansion of its Sydney office and the continued growth of...
24 September 2026
By Matthew Taylor
A&O Shearman takes M&A practice veteran from global rival
Global law firm A&O Shearman has strengthened its Australian M&A practice with the appointment of a partner...
19 August 2026
By Grace Robbie
Billion-dollar transactions drive Australia’s private M&A rebound
The return of larger deals was a defining feature of the past year in private dealmaking, with billion-dollar...
18 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Mining drives Australia’s M&A rebound amid global volatility
Australian public M&A has rebounded strongly in 2026, with activity expected to remain robust in the near term as...
14 August 2026
By Matthew Taylor
Submissions open for second M&A Dealmakers ranking
Are you one of the top M&A dealmakers in Australia? Following the success of the inaugural M&A Dealmakers...
14 July 2026
By Jerome Doraisamy
When AI should stay silent: Preserving judgement in M&A
Generative AI is now routinely used in complex M&A transactions. Its ability to analyse, summarise, and generate...
14 April 2026
By Steve Johns, Eliza Unger and Lisa Ziegert
G + T boosts M&A capability with global firm partner hire
National law firm Gilbert + Tobin has strengthened its mergers and acquisitions bench with the appointment of a partner...
13 January 2026
By Grace Robbie
Inaugural top M&A Dealmakers 2025 ranking released
Lawyers Weekly is delighted to present the top M&A Dealmakers of 2025, a pioneering new ranking that celebrates...
22 December 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Resilience amid uncertainty: The latest on the Aussie M&A market
Economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions are being tempered through the resilience and strategic adaptability of...
26 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Old school, new money: Quiet revival of traditional M&A
In the end, the real measure of a good exit isn’t speed. It’s whether you still respect the business you built, and...
18 November 2025
By Angelo Mazzone
M&A deals made with ‘offensive ambition’, research reveals
M&A activity is recovering following a post-COVID-19 low, with three in four (75 per cent) organisations saying...
05 November 2025
By Carlos Tse
Submissions open for inaugural M&A Dealmakers ranking
Lawyers Weekly launches its first-ever M&A Dealmakers ranking to recognise and celebrate the best dealmakers across...
16 October 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Keypoint Law hires K&L Gates special counsel as new consulting principal
National law firm Keypoint Law welcomed a new corporate and M&A consulting principal, Andrew Whittingham, to its...
09 October 2025
By Carlos Tse
HSF Kramer predicts a ‘busy year ahead’ for M&A
Despite long-term changes, M&A activity will be strong and steady this financial year, lawyers anticipate.
15 September 2025
By Carlos Tse
Corrs secures second Gilbert + Tobin partner in a week
National law firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth has strengthened its mergers and acquisitions team by appointing a partner...
22 August 2025
By Grace Robbie
Gilbert + Tobin adds seasoned M&A lawyer
A partner with significant experience in complex real assets deals and infrastructure projects has joined Gilbert +...
13 August 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Ashurst zeros in on corporate practice following wind-down of Commonwealth work, adds new co-head of M&A
Global law firm Ashurst has added a new partner and co-head of M&A in Australia, who comes to the firm after an...
06 June 2025
By Lauren Croft
Top hurdles for M&A lawyers in FY25–26
While forecasts indicate that the M&A market is experiencing a resurgence following several years of slow market...
30 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Start-ups ‘can’t succeed’ without good counsel, says Four Pillars Gin founder
Ahead of the Corporate Counsel Summit 2025, Stuart Gregor, co-founder at Four Pillars Gin, highlights the indispensable...
04 March 2025
By Lawyers Weekly
Former Hogan Lovells partner joins DLA Piper
Global law firm DLA Piper has appointed an M&A partner who most recently worked at BigLaw rival Hogan Lovells,...
19 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy