Mills Oakley supports PKF on the sale of the strategic poultry supplier Southern Cross Farms to Willowstone Farms

Mills Oakley was proud to support PKF alongside Colliers on the sale of the strategic poultry supplier Southern Cross Farms to Willowstone Farms who were advised by Equion Capital and Thomson Geer. Southern Cross Farms comprises 29 broiler sheds in South Australia.

July 8 2026

The Mills Oakley team was led by partners Phoebe Pitt and Stuart Lewin (Restructuring), Annoushka Scharnberg (Property, Projects & Construction) and Andrew Chan (Corporate) and team of lawyers including Jessica Gordon, Brendan Gonano as well as the Adelaide conveyancing team led by Yvette Graetz.

Phoebe Pitt commented “This sale is a great result for South Australia as it not only ensures the continuity of employment for dozens of employees and safeguards regional economic contribution, but also sees continuity of a business which plays a fundamental role in the state’s essential food production and poultry farming industries”.

Andrew Chan commented “It was great to work with the PKF and Colliers teams to contribute to maintaining the supply of chicken parmas and popcorn chicken in South Australia and we wish the Buyer every success with the continued operation of the Southern Cross Farms business”

Annoushka Scharnberg noted “We were pleased to act for PKF on the sale of these South Australian chicken farms. The transaction reflects the continued strength and optimism in the Adelaide market, and highlights the value of combining local knowledge with the resources of a national firm to deliver efficient, timely and cost-effective outcomes for clients.”