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Cross-border investment

Unlocking Global Investment Opportunities with Expertise

In the complex world of international business, having the right guidance can make all the difference. Our team has a strong track record in managing cross-border deals, offering the expertise needed to navigate the complexities of cross-border investment with confidence. As a leading international law firm, we are dedicated to facilitating cross-border trade and investment. Our services cover mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment, regulation and compliance, banking and finance, and tax. In Australia, our Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) advisory practice is backed by strong connections with Treasury and FIRB. 

Strategic Support for Complex Transactions

When it comes to strategic, multi-jurisdictional transactions, our experience is invaluable. We understand the challenges posed by diverse legal systems and regulatory landscapes. Serving as lead international counsel, we guide clients through the structuring, negotiation, and financing of transactions, ensuring all regulatory approvals are secured. 
 

Global Reach with Local Insight

Our on-the-ground expertise spans Australia and key international markets, including China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore and the USA. Where we do not have offices, we support clients through strong, established relationships with local law firms across the globe.

In Asia, where we are headquartered, we have KWM Circle – our relationship law firm network, which covers multiple jurisdictions across the region. Outside of Asia, we work with a select group of trusted firms that we know to be client focused and committed to delivering exceptional service. The non-exclusive nature of our global network gives us the flexibility to choose the best firm for each client and project – ensuring exceptional service and client-focused outcomes. 

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Latest Thinking

Insight

Asia’s new economic order is transforming deals – and there’s a place for Australia

Across Asia, the deal landscape is responding to disruptions; the general US geopolitical reset, tariffs and currency volatility, to name a few. All are feeding into an environment where localisation and intra-Asia reliance are increasing. And where restructuring is the new M&A.

29 August 2025

Publication

Doing Business: KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia

KWM’s Guide to Doing Business in Australia is your essential resource to investing and undertaking business operations in Australia.

14 April 2025

Insight

Conditionally yours: tackling FIRB uncertainty in foreign bids

Tectonic shifts in the global order are seeing security and economic considerations collide. While nations like Australia will proclaim to be ‘open for business’ and welcoming of foreign investment, actions speak loudly.

25 March 2025

Latest News

KWM assists CBA with A$940 million sale of remaining shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou

KWM has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on the sale of its remaining approximately 5% shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd (HZB) for RMB 4.3 billion (approximately A$940 million). The buyer is New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd, a Beijing-headquartered life insurance company dual listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HZB is a commercial bank based in Hangzhou, China is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

10 June 2025

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