Merger of not-for-profit entity in disability sector

Hands On SA Ltd offer employment and related support services. The company focuses on various individual and family social, counselling, welfare, and referral services to help people with all types of disabilities. The newly merged entity would oversee a sustainable expansion of HOSA’s operations in the disability employment sector, guaranteeing future employment for people with a disability across South Australia. The areas include Kingscote, Murray Bridge, and Berri. The merger has secured job opportunities for more than 90 staff and 200 supported workers in South Australia. 

Piper Alderman team, led by James Dickson, worked closely with Hands On SA Ltd on all aspects of the transaction, including issues of due diligence, the structure and documentation of the transaction, and the transfer of key government contracts. The Piper Alderman’s team experience and versatility were crucial in overseeing the deal. For example, our employment relations team advised on the transfer of employees, while the real estate team advised on the transfer of freehold and leasehold properties. 

What our client said

Roy Arnold, Former Chairman of Hands On SA

‘We are proud that the combined skills and services of Hands On SA and Finding Workable Solutions will be realised under the new direction of the NDIS. The partnership will enable synergies between the various operations to be realised to the benefit of people with disability.’