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Legislative Update - Strengthening Australia's Defence Framework

Australia’s Defence laws have undergone a number of reviews recently to ensure that they continue to remain fit for purpose and serve Australia’s interests in an increasingly complex strategic environment.

Meet the team that successfully defended Network Ten in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case

The Thomson Geer team that successfully led Network Ten's defence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case was led by Partner Marlia Saunders.

A win for builders: Court further refines scope of duty of care owed by builders to subsequent purchasers

A recent decision by the Queensland Court of Appeal has confirmed that there are very limited circumstances in which a builder will owe a duty of care to subsequent purchasers of property they built.

Thomson Geer lawyers recognised by international legal directory Best Lawyers

Thomson Geer lawyers have been recognised by international legal directory Best Lawyers in its 2025 The Best Lawyers in Australia edition.

Franchisors beware: Major Australian franchisor fined to the tune of $1.5 million

A record fine for contempt of court in a proceeding brought by the competition watchdog has been ordered against a franchisor by the Federal Court of Australia.

Intellectual Property

Avoiding a mezz and getting intercreditor drafting right – Lessons from case law

Despite attempts by some market participants to establish one, there is no standard market position for intercreditor terms in Australia. This means documentation can vary between transactions and documentary positions have potential to creep as deal precedents are re-used and amended in subsequent negotiations.

Banking and Finance

Global marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore in A$1 billion buyout by private equity backed Cyan Renewables

Thomson Geer is advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore (ASX:MRM) on its proposed acquisition by Cyan Renewables for A$1.03 billion.

Call It What You Want: Branding lessons from Taylor Swift

Many people are becoming tired of hearing about Taylor Swift after the Australian leg of her Eras Tour swept the country recently.

Intellectual Property

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