Lauren Gross

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Senior Associate

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Melbourne, Australia

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A trusted adviser to business owners across different industries, Lauren combines technical skill with pragmatic commercialism to help clients successfully navigate major business milestones with confidence.

Lauren is relied upon as a trusted adviser who supports her clients’ businesses through every stage of their journey, during exciting times such as business sales or new acquisitions, through challenging periods like co-ownership disputes and through business growth and new projects, including joint venture agreements, restructuring and capital raising . She is particularly passionate about high value and complex private M&A transactions, including deals with earn outs, working capital adjustments and equity arrangements.

Clients are thankful for Lauren’s clear communication, professionalism and strategic thinking as well as her genuine care and dedication to her clients.

Lauren is also a Company Secretary for an Australian charity and provides guidance on governance best practice. She was a finalist in Lawyers Weekly’s Senior Associate of the Year (SME Law, 2024) and 30 Under 30 (Commercial, 2025) awards; and is currently completing a Masters of Commercial Law at the University of Melbourne.

Advising the vendors on the $10 million sale of a vehicle inspection and hazard management group to a national acquirer, including working capital adjustments, transition payments and an earn out.
Acting for the purchaser in the $6.5 million acquisition of a manufacturing company.
Advising the vendor on the prospective $58 million sale of an underground assets and utilities identification group, including the sale of business premises.
Advising on the $3 million sale of a software company and the $1 million sale of a tech start up to an industry leader.
Negotiating successful exits and buyouts in co ownership disputes across varied industries including transport, hospitality and beauty.
Advising on joint ventures, shareholder agreements and restructuring matters for clients different sectors, including technology, logistics, medical and professional services.
Advising a tech start up on a crowd sourced funding campaign, including providing corporate governance and restructuring advice.

Startup and Capital Raising

Startup and capital raising work involves bringing new funding into a business while managing regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and the impact on ownership and control through different stages of growth.

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Shareholders Agreements

A shareholders agreement (and related co-ownership agreements) provides a clear framework for how a business or investment is owned, managed and protected when there is more than one owner. Whether ownership is held through a company, unit trust, partnership or another structure, clear agreements help co-owners navigate change, manage uncertainty, and reduce the risk of disputes as circumstances evolve.

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Franchise Law

Franchising involves committing to a long-term business relationship with defined rights, obligations, and expectations. Clear legal advice helps franchisors and franchisees understand where they stand and move forward with confidence.

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Business Partnership Disputes

Business partnership disputes arise when partners disagree about how a business is managed, how responsibilities are shared, or how financial interests are handled. These disputes can affect operations, relationships, and the ongoing viability of the business.

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