Articles by Emma Jacobs

Emma practices broadly across the commercial sector, working primarily in the heath, government and not-for-profit areas. She assists in providing advice on a range of commercial agreements and corporate transactions. Emma also has experience in helping clients to develop strategies and solutions in corporate governance and compliance.

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Navigating NFP Mergers: A Transfer of Business or Control

Mergers between not-for-profit (NFP) organisations are becoming increasingly common due to the current challenging economic and regulatory landscape. For some, it can provide an opportunity to better serve communities. For others, it’s the sole option for survival. Structuring a merger to suit the needs of the organisation is paramount. Merger implementation can have significant consequences for the entities involved, such as tax or funding implications. This article explores what a NFP merger is, the most common options to structure a merger and some tips and tricks to set your merger up for success.