Mergers and acquisitions expertise

Russell Kennedy has a strong and dedicated M&A team, previously acknowledged as M&A Law Leaders in Australia by Acquisition International. 

Our expertise extends to mergers, acquisitions, and amalgamations, with a particular focus on the retirement living and aged care sectors. 

We serve a diverse range of clients, including private equity investors, venture capitalists, private businesses, individuals, corporations, ASX listed companies, startups, and not-for-profit organisations.

Our M&A expertise includes due diligence services, addressing regulatory compliance specific to retirement living and aged care. 

We cover regulatory approvals, consumer obligations, funding, property, finance, IP, IT, and employment matters, ensuring premium and personalised service. 

Backed by our legal expertise and sector-specific knowledge, our lawyers are specialists in retirement living and residential aged care – we understand how to get the job done right.

Our commercial M&A experience spans full-service offerings, enabling us to navigate complexities and challenges for our clients.

Here are some of Russell Kennedy’s recent retirement living deals:

– Advised Royal Freemasons Homes of Victoria on divesting multiple residential aged care facilities and retirement living communities.

– Assisted Apollo Care in acquiring multiple residential aged care and retirement living businesses.

– Acted for Inheritance Capital Asset Management in the acquisition of The Elms Retirement Estate from the Parks Group.

– Acted for Benetas in the acquisition of Bridgewater Lake Retirement Estate from the Parks Group.

– Handled the merger of Autumn Lodge with Uniting NSW ACT.

– Acted for St Pauls Lutheran Homes on divesting their residential aged care facility and retirement living communities.  

– Assisted Bain Capital in the takeover transaction of the Estia Health Group.

Need help?

If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Rosemary Southgate, Rohan Harris, Solomon Miller or any member the broader Russell Kennedy Team.

Learn more about our M&A experience here.