Federal Budget implications for M&A activity and transaction strategy
InsightExplore how the Federal Budget 2026–27 reshapes M&A in Australia, with CGT changes, trust tax reforms and implications for deal structuring and transaction timing.
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Melbourne
Partner and National Head of Corporate Finance
Cameron is a Partner specialising in corporate finance, guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), capital raising, and growth strategies. He works primarily with agribusiness, food and beverage companies, as well as a broad range of public and private businesses and private equity funds.
Cameron helps clients navigate the intricacies of high-stakes transactions, positioning them for successful outcomes in an ever-evolving market.
His expertise spans across buy-side and sell-side M&A, divestments, capital raising, and due diligence with a proven ability to manage cross-border transactions and complex deal structures. He plays an active role in strategic transaction planning, ensuring clients are fully prepared to seize opportunities and optimise results.
As Grant Thornton’s National Head of Agribusiness, Food & Beverage, Cameron drives sector-focused insights and initiatives that strengthen the firm’s market presence, helping clients leverage opportunities unique to their industry.
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