What businesses want from local government on the East Coast.
Economic and political uncertainty team up to dampen M&A activity.
‘Big Four’ firm’s transaction team’s volume down 40% this year, but activity has picked up since June.
Advisers and their clients are gradually shifting the dial on gender balance but the work itself remains an obstacle.
Environmental, social and governance considerations can spur or sink deals just as quickly as commercial ones.
‘At a time when markets are challenging, it’s that experience, independence and judgement that are really important.’
Beware large shareholders with creeping stakes.
Vector’s deal with QIC gives company on-the-ground Australian knowledge and a heavy-hitting partner in capital markets.
A round-up of M&A advisers’ activity – legal, financial, consulting – for the 2023 year.
Forsyth Barr helped with the sale of Spark’s towers and sports streaming service, as well as Eastland’s electricity network.