Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial Advisory

CAA Legal advises companies, investors and promoters on corporate structuring, governance frameworks and legal risk management in commercial operations.

The firm’s work includes advising on corporate structures, shareholder arrangements and internal governance frameworks, as well as ongoing advisory support in relation to commercial decision-making and contractual relationships.

Advice is provided with a focus on enforceability, regulatory context and practical business outcomes, particularly in matters involving multiple stakeholders or long-term commercial arrangements.

Selected Experience

Advising companies on shareholder arrangements and corporate structuring in multi-stakeholder commercial environments.

Advising on governance and contractual frameworks in ongoing commercial operations involving regulated sectors.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Transactions

CAA Legal advises on mergers, acquisitions, share purchase transactions and corporate restructuring.

The firm assists clients in structuring transactions, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation, and addressing regulatory and legal considerations arising in corporate acquisitions and disposals.

The firm has experience advising on transactions involving domestic and cross-border elements, including matters involving multiple stakeholders and complex commercial arrangements.

Selected Experience

Advising on share purchase transactions and corporate restructuring involving domestic and cross-border elements.

Advising a corporate client in connection with merger-related exposure and transaction structuring considerations.

Private Equity and Strategic Investments

CAA Legal advises investors and companies in connection with strategic investments and corporate acquisitions.

This includes advising on share acquisitions, shareholder arrangements, governance rights and investment structuring, with particular focus on risk allocation and protection of investor interests.

The firm’s work often involves advising on minority protections, exit mechanisms and contractual frameworks governing long-term investment relationships.

Selected Experience

Advising on shareholder arrangements and investment structuring in strategic investment transactions.

Advising on minority protections and governance rights in corporate investment arrangements.

Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships

CAA Legal advises on the structuring and documentation of joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

The firm assists clients in developing contractual frameworks that align commercial objectives with enforceable rights and obligations, including governance structures, profit-sharing mechanisms and exit arrangements.

Particular emphasis is placed on anticipating areas of dispute and structuring arrangements to minimise legal and commercial risk.

Selected Experience

Advising on joint venture structures and cross-border commercial arrangements involving international counterparties.

Advising on governance and contractual frameworks for long-term commercial collaborations.

Commercial Contracts and Business Agreements

CAA Legal drafts and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements.

These include supply agreements, distribution arrangements, licensing agreements, services contracts and technology-related agreements.

The firm’s approach focuses on clarity, enforceability and risk allocation, ensuring that contractual arrangements are commercially workable and legally robust.

Selected Experience

Drafting and advising on commercial agreements including supply, licensing and distribution arrangements.

Advising on contractual risk allocation and enforceability in complex commercial relationships.

Regulatory and Sector Advisory

CAA Legal advises companies operating in regulated sectors on regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements and compliance matters.

This includes advising on interactions with regulatory authorities, public sector engagements, procurement processes and regulatory exposure arising from statutory frameworks.

The firm’s work often involves matters where regulatory considerations intersect with commercial arrangements or dispute risk.

Selected Experience

Advising on regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements in matters involving federal and provincial authorities.

Advising on public sector engagements and procurement-related issues in regulated industries.

Energy, Infrastructure and Industrial Projects

CAA Legal advises clients involved in energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors on contractual and regulatory matters.

This includes advising on project-related agreements, regulatory frameworks, government-facing arrangements and sector-specific legal considerations.

The firm has experience in matters involving public sector counterparties, large-scale commercial arrangements and complex regulatory environments.

Selected Experience

Advising on contractual and regulatory issues in energy and infrastructure sector arrangements.

Advising on disputes and commercial matters involving project companies and public sector counterparties.

Dispute Resolution

CAA Legal advises and represents clients in complex commercial disputes.

The firm’s work includes superior court litigation, regulatory proceedings and arbitration, including matters involving cross-border elements.

CAA Legal is often engaged at the strategy stage of disputes, advising clients on legal positioning, risk assessment and resolution options. The firm also works alongside international counsel in cross-border disputes requiring local law input.

Selected Experience

Acting in commercial and constitutional proceedings before superior courts involving regulatory and contractual disputes.

Advising in arbitration matters involving energy and infrastructure sectors and coordinating with international counsel.