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We are a recognised leader in advising domestic and international clients on complex corporate transactions. We provide carefully considered advice based on an organisation’s strategic and operational needs.

Our corporate team advises public and private companies on corporate, securities and commercial matters in the following areas:

Mergers & acquisitions (including by way of scheme of arrangement or takeover)

IPOs and equity capital raisings (including share placements, entitlement issues and convertibles)

Joint venture and shareholder arrangements

Corporate reorganisations and restructures

Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules compliance and advice

Foreign Investment and Review Board (FIRB) advice and applications

Corporate

We are recognised for our depth of knowledge and experience in mining and resources law. Our many domestic and international clients (listed and private, explorers and producers) are involved in mining projects in Australia and across the globe.

Our resources team provides clients with clear, strategic and commercial solutions to assist them resolve specific industry issues in the following key areas:

Project acquisition and disposal (assets / shares)

Due Diligence — sale, acquisition, and IPO

Regulatory approvals and compliance (including FIRB)

Joint Ventures (incorporated and unincorporated)

Split commodity / mineral rights agreements

Mining services and operational agreements

Natural Resources

We are recognised industry-wide for providing our clients (private, listed and government) with pragmatic and timely legal advice.

Our lawyers have extensive knowledge and commercially focussed experience in the following areas:

Retail, commercial and industrial leasing and general real estate advice

Business sales and acquisitions (share and asset sales)

Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) advice and applications

Regulatory approvals and compliance (including in relation to the Associations Incorporation Act, Privacy Act and Australian Consumer Law)

Supply, distribution and licensing agreements

Personal Property Securities Register matters

Not-for-profits, charities and incorporated associations

Our Expertise