M&A Advisory for Blockchain & Technology Companies

Comprehensive legal and strategic M&A advisory for blockchain and technology transactions, combining deep transactional expertise with technical understanding of digital assets and Web3 business models.

Strategic M&A Advisory

Lander & Rogers provides end-to-end M&A legal support for medium to large corporate transactions involving blockchain and technology companies. The firm's blockchain lawyers combine comprehensive technical knowledge with the expertise of a leading commercial law firm, enabling them to identify and address technology-specific risks and opportunities that may be overlooked by generalist advisors. As members of Blockchain Australia and with representatives on the Standards Australia Smart Contracts Working Group, the firm brings both legal rigor and technical depth to complex crypto M&A transactions.

Transaction Types

The firm advises across the full spectrum of M&A transactions including:

• Acquisitions & Disposals: Buy-side and sell-side representation for blockchain business acquisitions, traditional companies acquiring crypto technology, and Web3 protocol acquisitions
• Corporate Restructures: Reorganizations involving digital assets, token holder rights, and decentralized governance structures
• Joint Ventures: Strategic partnerships combining traditional and crypto-native businesses
• Strategic Investments: Growth capital investments involving equity and token instruments

Blockchain-Specific M&A Capabilities

For transactions involving digital assets, the firm addresses unique complexities including:

• Crypto Asset Valuation: Valuation of crypto holdings, protocol governance rights, and tokenized assets
• Technical Due Diligence: Smart contract security audits, code ownership verification, and blockchain technology assessment
• Token Holder Rights: Navigating protocol governance transitions and token holder approval processes
• Regulatory Approvals: ASIC and AUSTRAC approvals for crypto business acquisitions
• Cross-Border Crypto Transfers: Structuring compliant international transfers of digital assets
• Deal Structuring: Hybrid structures combining traditional equity with token-based consideration

Full Transaction Support

The firm provides comprehensive transaction support including deal structuring, due diligence coordination, transaction documentation, regulatory filings and approvals, board advisory, financing arrangements, and post-completion integration. Recent work includes advising on blockchain business acquisitions, technology transactions involving AI-generated assets, and complex corporate restructures for companies with both traditional and digital asset holdings.

Why Choose Lander & Rogers

With over 800 people across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Canberra, Lander & Rogers is one of Australia's premier independent commercial law firms. The firm's deep expertise in both traditional M&A and emerging blockchain technology, combined with their LawTech Hub innovation program and AI Lab initiatives, positions them to deliver commercially grounded advice that understands the unique pressures facing technology companies. As the exclusive Australian member of TerraLex operating across 130+ countries, the firm provides global connectivity while maintaining fiercely independent Australian focus.