Expertise

Private Equity

Supporting Private Equity investments across the lifecycle

We support Private Equity investors, and the companies they invest in, across the full investment lifecycle – from acquisitions and financings through portfolio management and strategic initiatives to exits. We deliver straight forward, actionable advice to achieve clear commercial outcomes at every stage.

Our Services

  • Fund formation and fundraising
  • Platform acquisitions, bolt on acquisitions and co-investments
  • M&A and transaction execution
  • Financing and capital structuring (including management incentive plans)
  • Portfolio company governance, structuring and financing
  • Regulatory, tax and risk
  • Exit strategy and execution (trade sale, IPO, secondary sale)
  • Warranty and indemnity insurance
Our Services

Execution excellence across the private equity lifecycle

We understand the unique balance of private equity funds managing portfolio businesses while pursuing growth opportunities and exits. Our director-led teams draw on complementary M&A, financing and regulatory expertise to deliver straightforward, actionable advice and clear commercial outcomes — whether on acquisitions, portfolio strategy, or realisations.

Michael Garry, Managing Director
Michael GarryManaging Director

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Nick Brown, Director
Nick BrownDirector

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Sarah Chia, Director
Sarah ChiaDirector

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Sam Christie, Director
Sam ChristieDirector

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Alyce Ricciardi, Director
Alyce RicciardiDirector

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Key people

Our national team has deep experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Capital Markets, Finance, Investment Funds, Property, Projects and Infrastructure and Dispute Resolution. Our specialist focus gives us a depth of expertise in the areas of expertise and sectors listed below.

A proven track record at scale

Led by Cath Debreceny Cath Debreceny Laura Murphy Laura Murphy
Led by Michael Garry Michael Garry
Led by James Burchnall James Burchnall
Led by Cath Debreceny Cath Debreceny
Led by Michael Garry Michael Garry
Led by Michael Chrisohoou Michael Chrisohoou James Burchnall James Burchnall
We entered into a share sale agreement with an internationally based Private Equity backed trade purchaser. The team at Kain Lawyers, including Gerry Cawson and Laura Murphy, assisted us through this complex and challenging transaction. We really appreciated the constant attention to detail, ability to turn our questions about complex commercial law into easily understandable terms and guiding us to a good outcome.