SMEVentures Client Success Story

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SMEVentures is a platform for entrepreneurs seeking to acquire and operate small businesses through a search fund model. As pioneers in implementing this model in Australia, SMEVentures facilitates the entire acquisition process, from searching for opportunities to post-acquisition value creation.

SMEVentures required efficient and thorough legal support for their mergers and acquisitions transactions, particularly in conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating documents, and addressing operational legal needs post-acquisition. LegalVision’s membership provided the necessary legal expertise to navigate these complex processes, enabling SMEVentures to successfully complete multiple acquisitions across Australia and New Zealand while managing the unique challenges of small business transactions.

LegalVision appreciates the entrepreneurial nature of our work. They understand that our process can’t simply mirror large corporate transactions. Their team takes the time to comprehend our specific needs and adjusts their approach and deliverables accordingly. This tailored support has been crucial in helping us successfully complete every deal we’ve worked on together, ensuring we reach completion with agreements that reasonably protect our interests.

– Jake Nicholson, Managing Director

Navigating Complex Small Business Acquisitions

Challenge

Navigating Complex Small Business Acquisitions

SMEVentures faced the challenge of conducting thorough due diligence and negotiations for small business acquisitions, often involving family-run enterprises with limited external scrutiny. They needed to balance comprehensive legal analysis with commercial pragmatism, while managing the complexities of multi-jurisdictional deals and working with sellers who had limited M&A experience.

Solution

Tailored Legal Support for M&A

LegalVision provided SMEVentures with customised legal assistance through their membership. This included comprehensive legal due diligence, efficient document drafting and negotiation, and guidance on structuring deals. LegalVision’s approach streamlined complex processes, such as managing multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, by adapting core documents to different legal environments while maintaining straightforward communication with all parties involved.

Result

Successful Acquisitions and Streamlined Processes

With LegalVision’s support, SMEVentures successfully completed multiple small business acquisitions across Australia and New Zealand. The tailored legal assistance enabled them to navigate complex deals efficiently, achieve favourable terms, and protect their interests. This partnership has been instrumental in SMEVentures’ ability to expand its portfolio and establish itself as a pioneer in the search fund model in Australia.

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