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Hamish Archibald
principal lawyer, commercial
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Hamish Archibald’s legal expertise spans a variety of different practice and industry areas, including Commercial, Real Estate, and Wills and Estates, making him an ideal advisor for those clients seeking multifaceted support. His advice has been sought after on a number of acquisitions ranging from small family businesses to deals valued at over $400m. This unique versatility highlights his ability to deliver intelligent, personalised advice to businesses of all shapes and sizes including many not for profit organisations.
Hamish has a deep understanding of the value of providing continuity of care, helping clients assess, manage and avoid risk throughout the many stages of a commercial transaction. He has acted for clients in relation to a variety of business sales and acquisitions and is experienced in advising and preparing commercial documents, including in the transport industry, leasing and development, franchising and especially across health, retirement and aged care sectors.
His sound advice is sought out by clients looking for a practical and approachable adviser who takes the time to understand the commercial drivers behind their business before offering advice.
“My goal is to work together with clients to make sure they receive practical and pragmatic advice and solutions to achieve their commercial outcomes and solve their problems.”
Areas of Expertise
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business and Share Sales (including due diligence)
Commercial Documentation
Land Acquisition
Retail and Commercial Leasing
Personal Property Securities
Privacy Law
Equity Capital Markets
Governance and Structuring
Wills and Estates
Succession Planning
industries
Health Aged Care and Retirement Living
Commercial and Retail Property
Real Estate
Technology
Franchising
Manufacturing
Not for profit
Energy
awards
Doyles Guide
- Leading Health Aged Care Lawyers, South Australia 2020-2025
- Leading Commercial Business Lawyers, South Australia 2019–2020, 2024
Best Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in Australia – Commercial law 2025
recent experience
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acquisition of retirement village portfolio
Hamish and his team assisted two large not for profit organisations in the acquisition of a substantial portfolio of South Australian Retirement Villages. The matter required a high level of collaboration between both purchasers through the due diligence, negotiation and completion of the uniquely structured transaction dealing with substantial landholdings, resident interests and specialist aspects of statutory compliance and State taxes.
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sale of majority stake in Fintec business
When Hamish’s long-term client pursued a sale of a large equity holding in their business to a private equity fund, he advised and assisted the shareholder group in navigating this sale process. Working closely with other professional advisors, the advice and assistance spanned a range of areas including business succession planning, employee incentives, governance documentation and future exit planning.
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Leasing and development of Adelaide hills homemaker centre
Hamish has been onboard with the Adelaide Hills Homemaker Centre since its initial development. This involvement has seen him provide advice and assistance through many stages of the centre’s lifecycle including negotiations with major national anchor tenants, initial pre-construction leasing out, ownership changes, expansion, redevelopment and day-to-day tenancy issues.
