Strategic communications for mergers, acquisitions, IPOs and major corporate transactions.
Key Capabilities
- M&A communications strategy and execution
- IPO and capital markets communications
- Investor relations counsel
- Hostile takeover defence communications
- Post-merger integration communications
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Major transactions are defining moments for organisations. We provide strategic communications counsel across the full transaction lifecycle — from pre-deal positioning and stakeholder preparation through to announcement, execution and post-transaction integration. Our experience spans ASX and global capital markets, cross-border M&A, private equity transactions and major restructures.
Defining Moments
Major transactions — mergers, acquisitions, demergers, IPOs — are defining moments for organisations. They reshape corporate identities, alter stakeholder relationships and create reputational opportunities and risks that can persist for years. We have advised on some of the most significant transactions in Australian and global corporate history, including mergers leading to the creation of two of the world's largest mining companies, the demergers of two of the world's largest companies, and the head office relocation of the world's largest media group.
Hostile Takeovers
Hostile takeovers represent the most demanding environment in corporate communications. The combination of financial market pressure, media intensity, regulatory scrutiny and shareholder activism requires a level of strategic coordination and communications expertise that few firms possess. We have led global communications for one of the world's largest hostile takeovers, and have advised both acquirers and targets in major contested transactions.
Investor Relations
Effective investor relations is not simply about financial disclosure — it is about building and maintaining the trust of the investment community over time. We have designed and managed major investor relations programs for some of Australia's largest listed companies, pioneering approaches to investor engagement that have since become industry standard. Our work in this area is recognised internationally: John Connolly was the first non-US citizen to address the National Investor Relations Institute of the United States.
Capital Markets Communications
The communications environment around capital markets transactions has become increasingly complex — with activist investors, proxy advisors, ESG considerations and social media all adding new dimensions to traditional investor relations. We help our clients navigate this complexity with sophistication, ensuring that their communications strategy is fully integrated with their financial and legal strategy throughout the transaction process.
Our Specialists
The team behind our Transactions & Capital Markets practice
John Connolly
Partner
Led global comms for two of the world's largest mining mergers; only non-US citizen on the NYSE corporate branding committee.
Julie Connolly
Director
Designed and launched the first IR program for Westfield Trust; managed Westfield's global investment community relationships.
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