UBH Group is a veteran-founded business specialising in cybersecurity, ICT and AI, engineering and nuclear supply chain assurance for Defence and defence industry.
Sovereign Capability Group is an Australian defence industry group focused on building and supporting sovereign capability across specialised defence, security and critical industry sectors.
The acquisition of UBH Group strengthens Sovereign Capability Group’s ability to support Defence and defence industry clients by combining specialist cyber, ICT, AI, engineering and supply chain assurance capability with a broader sovereign capability platform.
Rouse Lawyers represented UBH Group and its shareholders throughout the transaction, including advising on the sale process, negotiation of the sale agreement and other transaction documents, and a range of commercial and regulatory considerations relevant to a specialised and security-sensitive business.
The transaction involved a number of moving parts, including a detailed and heavily negotiated sale agreement. Rouse Lawyers worked closely with UBH Group to manage transaction complexity, support negotiations, identify and address key issues early, and keep the deal progressing through to completion.
“The Rouse team guided us through each stage of the process with clarity and confidence. They were responsive, pragmatic and highly detail-oriented, and we felt well advised and supported at every stage.”
Greg Underwood, Chief Operating Officer
UBH Group Pty Ltd

