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Their commercial legal team has provided strategic, pragmatic, and responsive advice across a range of commercial legal matters relevant to us here at Idea 11 and the team has developed a good understanding of our legal needs, decision making, and ways of working. Matthew and the team have taken the time to understand our business and growth objectives, delivering legal solutions that are practical and commercially sound. Rouse Lawyers have become a trusted partner as Idea 11 continues its journey.”
Idea 11
Rouse Lawyers acted for us in the sale of our cybersecurity platform business used by over 27,000 accounting professionals globally to Rightworks LLC, one of the leading vertical cloud service providers offering cloud purpose-built solutions for accounting firms and professionals. It was a substantial transaction both in size and complexity, and involved a number of moving parts. Rouse Lawyers guided us throughout the entire process and we were extremely impressed with their efforts and ability to look after our interests whilst making sure the transaction went through as smoothly and timely as possible. Specific components of their advice resulted in an outcome that was above our expectations.”
Practice Protect
We were seeking an agile, modern firm that would confidently represent us, act with integrity, and lead the sale process successfully on our behalf. Having appointed Rouse Lawyers, we instantly felt secure.
Rouse Lawyers managed the complex and substantial transaction process with ease; guided us on various options and recommendations at each stage; and demonstrated a superior level of professionalism and pace that outshone the top-tier law firms that the buyer had engaged. What truly set Rouse Lawyers apart was their in-depth and expert knowledge of M&A processes and precedence which resulted in a highly successful acquisition.”
The Truss Company Pty Ltd
Rouse Lawyers acted for us in the sale of our software business, Precision Mining, to Micromine, a global mining software company. It was a substantial transaction and one in which we (the founding owners) relied on the Rouse M&A team to guide us through the process. We were very impressed with their efforts and tenacity in what was a complex and extensive negotiation process. We highly recommend Rouse Lawyers not only for their M&A expertise but also generally for growing SME’s in the technology space.”
Precision Mining
“A Big Thank You” to Matthew & the Team at Rouse Lawyers – have assisted me & my business in so many different legal items – from wills to buying property/structuring our business/trademarks/negotiating large deals/spam/privacy issues/lease on our 4 different offices… It’s hard to find good lawyer that understands a “tech” business – Rouse Lawyers are that firm… so skilled in many areas.”
Inspect Real Estate
We believe software is driving the world forward. Disruption is happening in every industry and it is our clients who are proactively integrating software into their businesses, to set a whole new standard around the way business is done. We are a business that is growing rapidly and know the importance of good legal advice, which is why we have relied on Rouse Lawyers. Focusing on creating digital platforms on which our clients can innovate to ensure they are the ones modernising, is what gets us out of bed in the mornings.”
Idea 11
Young Guns has engaged Rouse Lawyers for all legal requirement/advice for the past 10 years. They have been on our business journey from 10 employees to 450 employees. Matt and Peter have always showed a personal interest in our business success and therefore made many recommendations for short term and long term strategies. I would be happy to recommend Rouse Lawyers for any business looking for a legal partner who they can trust and can provide ongoing, up to date advice.”
Young Guns Container Crew
I have tried several of the larger law firms at the big end of town but found their services to be quite bland and predictable. Rouse Lawyers’s style of operation suits me much better, their knowledge of franchising is comprehensive, and just as importantly, their thinking is distinctly street wise and entrepreneurial.”
The Vast Interior, Head Franchisor
Rouse Lawyers acted for us during the recent sale of our food manufacturing business, EP Food. Whilst their extensive M&A experience was obvious from the onset equally impressive was their unwavering commitment to understanding the nuances that made our business unique. Providing a professional and timely service throughout, Peter was a fantastic support and confidante to the principals. We rate Peter and his team highly, and will certainly engage Rouse Lawyers to sell the next one!”
EP Foods and Australian Food Investments
Rouse Lawyers acted for us in the sale of our defence and national security business to Infrastructure Advisory Group, a specialist infrastructure advisory firm backed by private equity firm Quintent Yorkway. It was a substantial transaction both in size and complexity, and involved a number of moving parts. This included a merger with our long term sub-contractor Vrai Pty Ltd immediately prior to the sale to IAG. Rouse Lawyers guided us throughout the entire process and we were extremely impressed with their efforts and ability to look after our interests whilst making sure the transaction went through. This was particularly critical in the final stages where Rouse were able to navigate a path through conflicting view and priorities to achieve transaction completion.”
XKG
I instructed Rouse Lawyers to assist me with the sale of a business I had founded and operated for 20 years. It was important for me to be advised in relation to all facets of the deal including a thorough explanation of the commercial terms, providing advice on our structure via liaising with our accountant and, also, preparation of a lease given we were the landlord of the premises where the purchaser of our business would become our tenant.
As can be the case with transactions of this type there were twists and turns during which Rouse remained patient with me but also commercial in considering offers from other parties. In the past when I sold another business a different lawyer became too bogged down with the drafting of the contracts in lieu of the commercial terms and I was determined not to repeat this outcome.”
DentArana
