M&A in Motion
Welcome to M&A in Motion, Hamilton Locke’s latest report on Australian M&A insights, drawing on transactions we advised on over the past year. Our report provides a data-driven view of where the market stands – including how deal structures and risk allocation are evolving, what the key regulatory shifts mean in practice, and what we […]
M&A in Motion: Restructuring and Insolvency
The following article is a chapter from our latest report, M&A in Motion. Access the full report here. 2026 will see ongoing distress across the economy especially in construction, ageing new energy projects and manufacturing. Similar to previous years, we anticipate that there will be equally as much informal work outs or restructures as there […]
M&A in Motion: Sectors
The following article is a chapter from our latest report, M&A in Motion. Access the full report here. New Energy Carbon Credits Mining and Resources Technology Financial Services and Digital Assets Agribusiness Healthcare New Energy Market Health Check: Stable Energy storage played a critical role in unlocking value in underperforming or constrained assets, with retrofitting […]
M&A in Motion: Regulatory and Policy
The following article is a chapter from our latest report, M&A in Motion. Access the full report here. FIRB Competition Tax FIRB The Mayne Pharma decision has changed how sellers think about FIRB risk. We’re already seeing sellers push for more visibility over FIRB engagement and stronger obligations on acquirers. At the same time, Treasury is […]
Ready, Set, REGo
Following the launch of the Guarantee of Origin Scheme (GO Scheme) in November 2025, the first Renewable Electricity Guarantee of Origin (REGO) certificates have now been approved by the Clean Energy Regulator (CER).[1] What are REGO certificates? REGO certificates are tradeable digital certificates, which an eligible renewable energy facility may be issued for each megawatt-hour […]
M&A in Motion: Sources of Capital
The following article is a chapter from our latest report, M&A in Motion. Access the full report here. Private Equity Public Markets Private Credit Private Equity The Prediction for 2026 Exit pressure and creative deal structures Limited Partner pressure to release gains and return capital will influence private equity transactions, driving sponsor-to-sponsor sales, continuation vehicles […]