Corporate and M&A

• Due diligence and preparing and negotiating sale and purchase documentation

• Joint ventures

• Dealing with corporate regulators, including the Foreign Investment Review Board

• Drafting Commercial Agreements

• Preparation of Franchise Agreements for franchisors and franchisees as well as providing advice on the Franchising Code of Conduct

• Protection of intellectual property, including copyright, trademarks, and design

• Dealing with infringement issues including passing off

We provide advice in relation to a broad range of regulatory matters, including:

• Applications, filings and compliance activities with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

• Issues for inbound investment and acquisitions under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act, and liaising with the Foreign Investment Review Board

• Privacy and Data Protection

• Anti-Bribery Risk Management and Training

• Australian Consumer Law, Misleading and Deceptive Conduct and Unfair Contracts

• Whistleblowing and Integrity