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Thomson Geer has advised Brisbane-based technology company, Octopus Deploy on the second biggest ever venture capital investment in an Australian tech company. Octopus Deploy has secured a A$221m investment from New York-based, Insight Partners, a leading global venture capital and private equity firm specialising in investing in software ScaleUps and high-growth technology. Established in 2011 […]

Thomson Geer has advised Lasseters International Holdings on the sale of Alice Springs’ iconic Hotel Casino, to Sydney based development and hospitality group Iris Capital for AUD $105m. With a 4.5 star hotel, a commercial health club, day spa, Alice Springs Convention Centre, international standard casino and multiple restaurants and bars, Lasseters Hotel Casino is […]

Thomson Geer has been recognised by Best Lawyers in Australia as Australian 2022 “Law Firm of the Year” for Real Property Law. Law firm of the Year awards are determined by peer feedback, the firm’s coverage and scope in this practice area and our reputation as an expert in this field. Congratulations to all members […]

Thomson Geer has advised one of Australia’s most acclaimed film special effects companies, Rising Sun Pictures on its acquisition by US based visual effects company, FuseFX. Founded in 1995 in Adelaide South Australia, Rising Sun Pictures is an award-winning film visual effects business having worked on productions such as Ford V Ferrari, Spider-Man: Far From […]

Thomson Geer has advised leading Australian online local services marketplace, Airtasker on its successful A$83.7m initial public offering and debut on to the ASX. Founded in 2012, Airtasker is an online platform that enables users (individuals and businesses) to connect with and hire people to complete an open ended range of tasks. Airtasker raised $83.7 […]

Thomson Geer has advised Australian MedTech company, Magnetica on its successful merger with medical equipment business, Scientific Magnetics. Magnetica, who specialises in next-generation magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies will merge with UK based bespoke designer and manufacturer of superconducting magnet systems, Scientific Magnetics and its US subsidiary Tecmag, which manufactures instrumentation for nuclear magnetic resonance […]

Thomson Geer has advised Odyssey Gold Limited (formerly Odyssey Energy Limited) (ASX:ODY) on a number of significant transactions as it positions itself to become a premier gold explorer in the Murchison Goldfields. Odyssey Gold has recently successfully acquired two gold mining exploration assets. Odyssey Gold has acquired the high grade Stakewell Gold Project in the […]

Thomson Geer has advised the shareholders of Victorian based Freight Management Holdings Pty Ltd (FMH), a leading 4PL logistics business more commonly known as efm Logistics Services, on a transaction that will see Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) become a 38% shareholder in FMH for A$85m. Completion of the sale and purchase and placement of an […]

Thomson Geer partner Jacquie Seemann has been appointed to the newly formed NSW Jewish Day School Review Committee. Jacquie joins other leaders from within the Jewish community, business, philanthropy and education who are operating as part of a NSW Jewish community-wide plan to address the challenges faced by Jewish schools in NSW. Spearheading the Committee […]

Senior associate Arjunan Puveendran joined Thomson Geer in Sydney in 2015 and works primarily in the firm’s Corporate group in its specialist gaming and leisure team. Recognised for this legal skill, Arjunan was a finalist in the 2018 Lawyers Weekly ’30 Under 30′ Awards. Aside from his busy life as a lawyer, Arjunan is a […]