Private Equity
Partnering with you to deliver premium outcomes
Our Private Equity team brings deep industry and market experience to advise established and emerging funds and investors both here in Australia and internationally. We can help you navigate all aspects of private capital transactions, from fund establishments and initial investments, through to a successful exit.
We know our market, and our deal sheet reflects our sweet spot of complex, premium growth transactions. Â Just as importantly, we take the time to understand what success looks like for you, and get to know the particular drivers for your transaction, including a fast and collegial deal process to allow for successful completion.
We always bring efficient, commercial, out-of-the-box thinking to deliver the outcome you’re after, while at the same time maintaining your reputation and relationships. We’ll match your transaction with the right level of support, ensuring you always have a hands-on partner-led team by your side on each deal.
Our Banking and Finance team also advises on acquisition finance for Private Equity buyers, and works seamlessly with our Private Equity team to deliver a first-class service.
How we can help
- Fund establishment
- Platform investments (majority, minority, GP stakes)
- Acquisitions (whole-of-business and bolt-on) and exit and divestment strategies
- Leveraged and management buy-outs / buy-ins
- Capital raisings and leveraged finance and refinancings
- Management Equity Plans
- W&I Insurance
- Regulatory (FIRB / ACCC), employment, taxation advice and dispute resolution
- Take privates
- Please visit our Capital Markets page to learn more about our Equity Capital Markets and Public M&A offering
We get your business and what it takes to get the deal done
Our team understands the dynamics of the Private Equity industry, its unique challenges and opportunities, as well as the regulatory landscape in which it operates. With Hamilton Locke, you get practical, value-driven solutions for successful transactions.
Experience that matters
You need legal advisers who understand what you do and can operate at the level you need. We’ve worked on many high-profile transactions and understand the challenges Private Equity firms face, and how to navigate these so you can realise opportunities.
Closer connections
When you work with Hamilton Locke you also access our private capital network, unlocking new connections and industry events to benefit your business
Invested in you
We’re not just with you for the one deal. We want to build a true business partnership. From initial transaction structuring and due diligence, to negotiating terms and finalising deals, we’re with you for the long run.
Experience
Alceon Private Equity
Acted on its investment in managed services provider, EFEX, and on a multi-currency acquisition facility for the acquisition of a 50% interest in Boss Engineering.
Scarcity Partners
Acted on its minority GP stake investments in asset management consulting business, Evidentia Group, non-bank funder, Dinimus Capital and January Capital, Singapore based private markets multi-strategy investment firm.
Quadrant Private Equity Growth Fund
Acted on platform investments in Papinelle and Evolution Surgical.
Pemba Capital Partners
Acted on the establishment and subsequent growth of national healthcare staffing and services group, Lumia Care.Â
Egress
Advised on the Australian aspects of Egress’ acquisition by KnowBe4, a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners and provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform.
Five V Capital
Acted for Five V Capital on its investment in global payments provider Fat Zebra.
Fortitude Investment Partners
Acted for Fortitude Investment Partners on its majority investment in the aged and disability placement services group, Aged Care Decisions.
TA Associates
Acted for Honan Insurance (a portfolio company of global private equity fund, TA Associates) on multiple acquisitions (equity and acquisition financing facilities) in its industry roll up.
Battery Ventures
Acted for Workwell Technologies Inc (a portfolio company of US based private equity firm, Battery Ventures) on its bolt on acquisition of Aussie Time Group.
