Acting for ASX-listed Australian dental surgery chain 1300Smiles on its A$165 million sale to trans-Tasman dental operator Abano Healthcare Group.

Acting for the liquidators of a high-profile corporate collapse and associated proceedings to recover unfair preferences, obtain court approval for litigation funding and act in contested proceedings concerning proofs of debt and the application of rights of set-off under the Corporations Act (2001) (Cth).

Acting for GeelongPort in negotiating a complex Agreement for Lease and Lease with TT-Line in relation to the relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne’s Station Pier to Geelong.

Acting for high tech minerals analysis company, Chrysos Corporation, in the largest initial public offering in Australia for 2022. Chrysos listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in an IPO that raised A$183.5 million, with Thomson Geer advising on all Australian legal aspects of the listing.

Advising FKP Commercial Developments in relation to the Gasworks multi-use development at Newstead, Brisbane. Work included drafting and implementing complex titling arrangements for this significant mixed use master planned development.

Advising on enforcement of award made under the Convention for the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID), including issues of foreign state immunity.

Advising food technology company Dragontail Systems on its acquisition by restaurant company Yum! Brands via a scheme of arrangement for A$93.5 million.

Acting for an ASX-listed company in an immunity application to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) relating to cartel conduct engaged in by a subsidiary of the company.

Drafting and advising on submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration in response to complaints under the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code.

Acting for Australian and multi-national companies managing their trade mark portfolios in Australia, New Zealand and overseas. Clients are across a wide range of industries including consumer and health care goods, pharmaceuticals, hotel chains, clubs, musical goods, publishing, storage and sporting charitable organisations with household brand names.

Acting for InterGrain, a wheat, barley and oat breeder, in relation to multiple strategic alliances and technology commercialisation, including most recently in relation to the acquisition of a crop breeding program and commercialisation licence.

Advising on a two stage development of three jetties, three wharves, associated channel dredging and a 62 hectare seabed reclamation at Cockatoo Island in the Port of Yampi Sound in Western Australia.

Advising a Local Government on conditional land sale provisions incorporating the redevelopment of a strategic CBD landholding in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government, including ensuring compliance with statutory provisions relating to a major land transaction.

Advising on tax law administration, including appearing on behalf of taxpayers before ATO investigations, and dealing in white-collar crime including offences under the Criminal Code Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Acting for a superannuation trustee in circumstances where an employer had made mistaken superannuation contributions of approximately $85,000.

Advising ANZ in relation to the leasing of helicopters to the Victorian police and New South Wales ambulance services.

Thomson Geer advised Domino’s Pizza Enterprises on its acquisition of Domino’s Pizza in Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia for A$214 million with an earn-out of up to A$142 million.

Acting for Qualcomm Inc and Qualcomm Australia Pty Ltd advising on protection of Qualcomm’s confidential commercial information including source codes in the Apple and Samsung patent and anti-trust Federal Court proceedings.

Advising accountants and clients in negotiations with the ATO on substantive tax matters, including tax planning, structuring, penalty minimisation, and audit case management.

Acting for an Australian bank in respect of its A$70 million corporate facilities to an integrated cattle business to assist with, amongst other things, its equity contribution towards the development of a cattle processing facility in northern Australia.

Advising one of Australia's largest health care providers on an audit of alleged underpayments of wages and allowances and managing notifications to affected employees and the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Advising large private groups and ASX listed companies on business structuring and acquisitions.

Advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore on its acquisition by Cyan Renewables by way of scheme of arrangement for A$1.1 billion. The deal is reportedly the largest takeover deal in the wind power segment in the Asia-Pacific region for 2024.

Acting for the liquidators of a listed entity in relation to priority disputes with PPSA creditors, providing advice as to vesting of interests under the PPSA, undertaking public examinations and acting in relation to a variety of proceedings, including uncommercial transaction proceedings and breach of director’s duties claims.

Assisting with various commercial tasks including its establishment and then advising on clinical trial agreements, fundraising, and privacy law compliance.

Advising National Rugby League club Sydney Roosters on the partnership deal that will see it play home games and finals at the Allianz Sydney Football Stadium for at least the next 25 years when it opens in 2022.

Acting for the former directors of an ASX-200 company in multi-party litigation alleging breach of directors duties in respect of the company's accounts.

Assisting lithium producer Piedmont Lithium Inc. on its successful US$130.8 million capital raising from investors to fund the expansion of its operations.

Assisting gut health business Microba Life Sciences Ltd on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in an IPO that raised A$30 million.

Advising ASX-listed Australian minerals explorer, Havilah Resources Limited on the proposed A$205 million acquisition of its Kalkaroo Project by OZ Minerals.

Advising investors and managers of listed and unlisted private equity and property funds in relation to structuring, acquisitions and divestments.

Advising an offshore life insurance company about selling life insurance policies covering Australian residents.

Advising multiple insurers around licensing, and product design aspects.

Acting for News Corp Australia in a world-first defamation case brought by a former youth offender, Dylan Voller, in which the High Court held that media outlets are publishers of comments made by third parties on their Facebook pages.

Acting for three broadcasters challenging the imposition of a no-fly zone over public protests that stopped a media helicopter from filming them. The no-fly zone was revoked.

Advising Roshana Group on the $15 million Valencia Nursing Home redevelopment. This involved providing strategic advice and advocacy through multiple SAT mediations and JDAP meetings to facilitate approval for a 120 bed redevelopment of an existing aged care facility in the City of Kalamunda.

Advising medicinal cannabis pharmaceutical company Incannex Healthcare on a A$23.6 million capital raising through the exercise of loyalty options.

Acting for a residuary beneficiary to defend a claim by the executor to be paid executor's commission for their work administering the estate in circumstances where the executor was also a beneficiary and had delayed the administration of the estate.

Advising Gamuda Australia on its successful bid with consortium partner Laing O’Rourke for a A$2.16 billion contract to deliver a major tunnels and civils package for the Sydney Metro West project. Thomson Geer supported Gamuda on all contract documentation issued by Sydney Metro.

Commencing urgent interlocutory injunctive proceedings in respect of misleading or deceptive television commercials produced by the clients’ competitors and managing vigorously contested litigation up to and including final hearing.

Acting for a litigation guardian in Supreme Court proceedings to recover a property an elderly person transferred to a family member in circumstances where the person could not comprehend the nature and effect of the transaction. Also advised on separate proceedings to enable a Guardian and Financial Manager to be appointed to assist the elderly person outside of the proceedings.

Acting for DHL Supply Chain, part of Germany-based Deutsche Post Group, in acquiring Australian logistics company The Glen Cameron Group. Strengthening DHL’s position in the Australian road freight market, creating one of the country’s largest logistics companies with combined revenue over A$1 billion.

Assisting a global social media giant on the Australian components of their data breach response framework, including advising on the Australian notification requirements and considerations.

Advising on acquisition of medicinal cannabis research and development company APIRx.

Advising Southern Palladium Ltd on its successful dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange after an oversubscribed A$19 million initial public offering.

Advising in relation to the establishment of the Escape Travel franchise, structure, documents (internal and external), including disclosure and other necessary documentation.

Acting for multinational healthcare and consumer goods company Reckitt alleging a competitor had infringed its trade mark on a popular dishwashing capsule.

Acted for Liebherr Australia in negotiating an agreement for the joint development and supply of hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric mining haul trucks to Fortescue Future Industries.

Acting on and drafting documentation for land transactions (sales, purchases, leases, share farming agreements etc.), water transactions (sales, purchases, leases etc. of water entitlements) and rural business transactions.

Acted for Liebherr Australia in negotiating an agreement for the joint development and supply of hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric mining haul trucks to Fortescue Future Industries.

Lead adviser to Mineral Resources in relation to its mine to ship infrastructure, rail and shipping services agreement with the Brockman Mining Marillana Joint Venture concerning the construction and operation of over 300km of rail and a new iron ore export terminal at Port Hedland within an open access structure.

Advising on a merger with CDA Health, one of Australia's largest distributors of medicinal cannabis.

Acting for a US-based global leader in aircraft leasing in respect of a London Court of International Arbitration commenced against a Chinese cargo operator for delivery up and US$150 million in contractual damages for ongoing breaches of a 747 freighter lease.

Advising shareholders of Freight Management Holdings (owners of leading 4PL service provider efm Logistics) in multiple transactions with Singapore Post. Across four transactions from 2020 to 2023, Singapore Post acquired 100% of FMH for A$500 million. Our team guided FMH shareholders throughout.

Assisting several registered clubs with amalgamations and other transactions including Mounties Group, Blacktown Workers Club, Windsor RSL and Campsie RSL.

Representing an executor to defend a claim by a disappointed beneficiary brought on the basis that the deceased lacked capacity to make a will.

Advising in relation to all documentation for new franchisees, leases, franchise sales, disposals, acquisitions, ACCC, ASIC and other regulatory compliance and Domino’s IPO, and its international expansion.

Advising Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Project on the A$260 million Lifehouse facility for the provision of integrated cancer services in a new purpose-built facility on the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital campus in Sydney.

Advising one of the world's largest digital asset exchanges on complicated AFSL applications, and associated structuring advice.

Arranging arbitrations to resolve “on risk” disputes between two life insurance companies.

Acting for UniQuest (the commercialisation company for the University of Queensland) in relation to a range of intellectual property licensing and commercialisation transactions; drafting precedent document for UniQuest including confidentiality agreements and intellectual property commercialisation agreements; Katrina is the primary legal adviser for UniQuest.

Advising Norman & Associates, in their role as Development Manager, on securing approvals for waste water treatment and disposal system and project advice related to the freeholding of 432 licensed allotments at the Fishermans Bay, South Australia, existing development.

Advising on issues relating to the marketing of insurance products, including the wording and structure of advertising and related intellectual property issues.

Advising the City of Sydney on all aspects of a tender for new street furniture and on street advertising – which is one of Australia’s most valuable outdoor advertising contracts.

Appointed by the NSW Supreme Court as a trustee for sale of a parcel of rural land in NSW during the course of a dispute by the owners of the land.

Advising a litigation funder in relation to a proposed class action involving allegations of very significant underpayment to employees across a chain of hospitality businesses.

Acting for the Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA) on the drafting, development and consultation of the AFIA Car Rental Code of Practice. The Code for members of AFIA, who have approximately 75% of the total market share by revenue of the car rental market in Australia, went live on 1 March 2018.

Acted for Kimberley Ports Authority on port management agreement and associated arrangements for appointing a port manager at the Port of Wyndham, Western Australia.

Assisting major club hospitality group with diversification projects including establishing an innovation and incubation hub, and facility for manufacture of pulp-based products, with international licensors and distribution channels.

Acting for a major developer in respect to A$1.2 billion in debt facilities. Works included drafting and negotiating loan note subscription agreements, syndicated facility agreements and associated securities, comprehensive due diligence and providing advice on complex financial structures and trust arrangements.

Advising on the $130 million merger of the QBiotics Group, by the use of two schemes of arrangement to tophat existing companies, Qbiotics Limited and EcoBiotics Limited, with a new holding company, QBiotics Group Limited.

Advising BankSA and Westpac Banking Corporation in relation to the documentation and negotiation of property development and project finance transactions involving syndications, "club" transactions and participations, including finance for the construction and operation of hotels, apartment developments, office developments, warehouse developments, ships and aircraft.

Acting for ASX-listed Australian dental surgery chain 1300Smiles on its A$165 million sale to trans-Tasman dental operator Abano Healthcare Group.

Helping ASX-listed packaging and recycling company PACT Group in its acquisition of Synergy Packaging from international packaging company Berry Global Group. Thomson Geer assisted with all aspects of the transaction, including engagement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission which did not oppose the acquisition.

Advising gold miner Genesis Minerals on its acquisition of the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia from fellow miner St Barbara for A$628 million and on a A$470 million capital raising by Genesis to fund the acquisition.

Advising multiple superannuation funds on the implementation of the financial accountability regime.

Advising on production of Australia’s most downloaded podcast “The Teacher’s Pet” about a man accused of murdering his wife in 1982. Providing extensive pre-publication advice through the production phase of the podcast, and dealing with a journalist’s involvement in the criminal trial of the accused, who was found guilty of murder 40 years after his wife disappeared.

Advising the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation on the establishment of a renewable energy project partnership in Western Australia with ACEN Corp worth more than A$1 billion.

Advised medicinal cannabis pharmaceutical company Incannex Healthcare on a A$23.6 million capital raising through the exercise of loyalty options.

Advising the receivers and managers of a manufacturing facility on a negotiation of a 10 year EPA licence (the first to be granted by the regulator).

Acting for irrigation schemes and unincorporated associations in relation to their irrigation infrastructure, constitutions including rights and obligations of members and the transfer of water entitlements between outgoing members and incoming members.

Successfully representing a business owner in a claim alleging breach of the Franchising Code of Conduct and seeking damages with respect to the alleged claim.

Acting for a university as proprietor in relation to the major refurbishment of an iconic building and surrounds, and associated long term leasing arrangements, including advising and documenting arrangements for relocation and pop up/temporary accommodation.

Lead adviser to Mineral Resources in relation to its proposed development and operation of a 25mtpa iron ore export transhipment terminal in the Port of Ashburton.

Advising a major post-secondary education provider about a restructure of its businesses across Australia, including the strategy for implementation and communication of a large number of redundancies.

Reconstruction over a two year period of a listed mining services company in relation to syndicated finance facilities culminating in full payment to the syndicated financiers of all monies owed. This involved working with the company (with assets in several countries) in their documentation of agreements with lenders, sale of properties, capital raisings, dealings with hedge fund financiers, consultants Flagstaff and KordaMentha, Banks' agents McGrath Nicol and lawyers in each relevant jurisdiction.

Advising a well-known fashion designer to understand the Australian privacy and surveillance landscape and how it applies to their retail operations in Australia. The client was developing global surveillance policies and consents for its personnel, and we provided Australian law review.

Acting for Okeland Communities on its $75 million acquisition of its 252 hectare, 3500+ lot master-planned community site in Bullsbrook, Western Australia.

Representing US and Australian companies resisting enforcement of a foreign arbitral award made in Singapore at both trial and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Victoria. 'First of kind' defence in Australian courts based on 'double recovery' as breach of public policy.

Advising multiple retail funds on licensing, disclosure and compliance set-up and operations.

Advising National Rugby League club Sydney Roosters on the partnership deal that will see it play home games and finals at the Allianz Sydney Football Stadium for at least the next 25 years when it opens in 2022.

Advising ASX-listed gold explorer, Oklo Resources Limited, in relation to its acquisition by Canada-based gold miner, B2Gold Corp, in a cash and scrip deal valuing the company at A$90 million.

Providing extensive advice to corporate clients and various advertising agencies on trade practices and competition law issues in relation to pricing practices and advertising and marketing for television, radio and print media.

Representing numerous Australian and international companies with household brand names brands in high stakes litigation in the Federal Court of Australia.

Negotiating and documenting a A$120 million club facility for the development of Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, by Beck group interests.

Advising on a large safety due diligence project for a large contractor involved in the sustainment of the Collins Class submarine fleet. This work included the delivery of a governance safety system to ensure leaders can deliver excellence in the governance of safety and compliance with its due diligence obligations under the harmonised Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws.

Acting for multinational resources company in arbitration proceedings under rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, including advice on anti-suit injunction to restrain foreign civil proceedings in breach of arbitration agreement.

Advising ASX on the acquisition of new technology from a Swedish company to support and operate a new share trading platform.

Advised the owner of social media and branding agency L&A Social in relation to the sale of all of the shares in the L&A Social to Tag Worldwide (Australia) Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Wertheimer UK Limited). The deal enables L&A Social to combine its social media expertise and Tag's strong end to end offering to provide a more holistic service and deliver continued growth for clients and businesses.

Partner Scott Castledine acted for QBE in its defence of a securities class action (Federal Court of Australia) arising out of a $1 billion profit downgrade and “common fund” application.