Telescope AI is acquired by Purple Group Limited

27 July 2026

Purple Group Limited (JSE: PPE), the South African fintech group that owns share trading platform, EasyEquities, has signed an agreement to acquire our client, Telescope AI, for up to USD $10.75M.

Telescope AI is an early stage Australian-founded fintech that orchestrates frontier AI for capital markets. Its platform is used by leading brokerage and trading providers worldwide.

Coghlan Duffy acted for the founding selling shareholder in the transaction. The team comprised John Coghlan (Partner) and Jack Enticott (Lawyer), with specialist tax advice from Jeremy Makowski (Partner).

Completion of the deal is subject to approval from the South African Reserve Bank’s Financial Surveillance Department and customary closing conditions.

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

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Best Law Firms - Australia (2027)

Coghlan Duffy is pleased to be recognised as a Tier 1 ranking firm for Venture Capital Law and Tier 2 firm for Commercial Law and M&A Law in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms - Australia released earlier today.

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au

Legora acquires Graceview

7 May 2026

We recently acted for legal-tech startup, Graceview, on its acquisition by Swedish AI-giant, Legora.

Graceview is an advanced legal intelligence and workflow tool used to empower legal, risk and compliance teams to navigate regulatory challenges. The business has grown rapidly since it established operations in 2023 and raised a $1.5M seed round in 2024. We have had the privilege of assisting the business along the way.

The Coghlan Duffy team was led by John Coghlan (Partner), with support from Harry Pratt (Senior Associate) and Jack Enticott (Lawyer), together with specialist tax advice provided by Jeremy Makowski (Partner).

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au

Doohly sells to Canva in $30M deal

2 April 2026

As reported in recent media coverage, Canva has acquired our longstanding ad-tech client, Doohly, for $30M.

We were delighted to act for Doohly on the transaction and wish Sean and his team all the best on an exciting future with Canva.

The Coghlan Duffy team included John Coghlan (Partner), Harry Pratt (Senior Associate), Michael Termine (Associate) and Jack Enticott (Lawyer) with specialist tax advice from Jeremy Makowski (Partner).

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au

Edaphon leads in $30M raise by SwarmFarm Robotics

2 October 2025

We have been privileged to act for Belgium-based agtech investor, Edaphon, as lead investor in the $30M raise conducted by SwarmFarm Robotics.

SwarmFarm Robotics is a Queensland based manufacturer of automated farming machines. The company plans to use the proceeds to ramp up production of its self-driving robots and fund growth in North America.

Co-investors in the round included the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, QIC and Artesian Capital.

The Coghlan Duffy team included John Coghlan (Partner), Victoria Nadalin (Associate) and Michael Termine (Associate).

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au

LUNA joins Tiger & Bear Partners

27 August 2025

We are proud to have acted as legal advisor to LUNA on its successful merger with leading Sydney-based advisory firm, Tiger & Bear Partners. The combined business will include 40 professionals. predominantly across Sydney and Melbourne.

Under the arrangement, LUNA will continue to operate under its own brand to provide legal and accounting support to startups and venture capital funds.

The Coghlan Duffy team was led by John Coghlan (Partner), Jeremy Makowski (Partner - Tax) and Victoria Nadalin (Associate).

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au

Best Law Firms - Australia (2026)

29 May 2025

We are thrilled to share that Coghlan Duffy has been recognised as a Tier 1 ranking firm for Venture Capital Law in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms - Australia released earlier today.

Thank you to our clients and peers for this recognition!

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au

BUPA invests in Eugene and Vively

28 April 2025

As announced recently in The Australian, BUPA’s venture arm has completed its inaugural round of investments in health-based start-ups, including our clients, Eugene and Vively.

Coghlan Duffy was pleased to act as legal counsel to Eugene and Vively on their respective capital raises with BUPA and other investors.

The team was led by Partner, John Coghlan, with support from Associate, Victoria Nadalin.

About Eugene

Eugene empowers people to make proactive, informed healthcare decisions through accessible, genetics-driven insights and personalised health programs. For more details on Eugene visit here.

 About Vively

Vively is a digital health platform helping individuals optimise their metabolic health through real-time data, science-backed interventions, and personalised support. For more details on Vively visit here.

John Coghlan | Partner
E: jcoghlan@cdandco.com.au

Coghlan Duffy is a specialist corporate and commercial law firm based in Melbourne. The firm is proud to work with an enviable list of clients, including prominent Australian start-ups and ASX-listed companies.

A: Level 13, 440 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
T: +61 3 9614 2444
W: cdandco.com.au