09 Dec 2025

Clifford Chance advises Ares on acquisition of Redback Boots

"Clifford Chance advised global alternative investment manager Ares Management Corporation on its acquisition of Redback Boots, a leading Australian work-boot manufacturer. The investment will support scaling of manufacturing capacity and accelerated growth in domestic and overseas markets. Clifford Chance has an ongoing advisory relationship with Ares."

Clifford Chance advised Ares Management Corporation on the acquisition of Redback Boots. The transaction involves Ares' purchase of Redback Boots, a leading Australian footwear manufacturer that specialises in work boots and distributes products in multiple international markets. Ares' investment is intended to enable Redback to scale its manufacturing capabilities and accelerate growth both in Australia and overseas. The deal represents the debut transaction for Ares' private equity strategy in Australia. This engagement continues Clifford Chance's longstanding work for Ares; the firm recently advised on Ares' secondary market transaction with Omni Bridgeway, a complex continuation-fund structure involving more than 150 investments. Clifford Chance represented Ares Management Corporation in the acquisition of Redback Boots with a team composed by: David Clee, Corporate Partner (Corporate); Sarah Jenkins, Counsel; Jack Corcoran, Senior Associate.
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