Acting for The Herald Sun newspaper in a five year campaign to overturn suppression orders in the “Lawyer X” scandal that reached the High Court. Also appeared in The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants in relation to the matter.

Advising Codafication on deployment of Codafication’s proprietary Virtual Assist, Crunchwork, and Unity Cloud business automation platforms-as-a-service, particularly with Suncorp, QBE, IAG, and other significant insurers and brokers.

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 a superannuation trustee in circumstances where approximately $100,000 of misappropriated funds had been deposited into a member’s account.

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.

Lead adviser to Toll Holdings and other successful parties in their bids and associated contracts for the major port, tug, barge, roro and marine supply base logistics contracts to support the $50 billion Gorgon gas project. These contracts are amongst the largest and most complex marine supply base and logistics contracts ever entered into in Australia.

Assisting Bankstown RSL Club on procuring tenders and anchor tenants for its $100 million mixed use development and ongoing advisory work with catering, licensing and tenancy operations.

Advising the Government of South Australia in relation to the sale of an agency’s property portfolio with a value of $565.5 million.

Involvement in one of the largest civil trade practices cases in Australia’s history involving allegations of contravention of Part IV of the then Trade Practices Act.

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.

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.

Partner Jae Lemin has experience advising Standard Chartered Bank and GuarantCo, on the project financing of the 28 MW Teknaf Solartech solar project in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. The project was the first utility-scale, grid-connected solar project in Bangladesh and won “Asia-Pacific Solar Deal of the Year” at the Infrastructure Journal awards.

Acting for Licella Holdings Limited in relation to its commercialisation of its patented Cat-HTR technology for conversion of waste feedstocks into biofuels including licensing of international and Australian joint venture entities and advising in relation to participation in a CRC-P Partners Agreement.

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 Canada-focused uranium explorer 92 Energy Limited on its successful A$8.7 million capital raising using Canada’s flow-through share regime. This regime provides tax incentives to eligible Canadian investors and enables shares to be placed at a higher price than would otherwise be possible.

Assisted 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 UK and Canadian listed Altus Strategies plc and United Arab Emirates specialist mining and streaming company AlphaStream Capital on their joint acquisition of a gold royalty portfolio from Newcrest Mining Limited valued at US$37.5 million.

Advising 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.

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 Paraway Pastoral Company (Macquarie Pastoral Fund) on its purchases, divestments, and leases of rural properties in NSW, including the purchase of access rights, water rights, and licences.

Acting for Village Roadshow Limited in obtaining a Class Ruling from the Australian Taxation Office confirming the taxation treatment of a return of share capital to shareholders.

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

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

Advising Ingenia Communities on its acquisition of five rental retirement villages and a tourist park. The purchases incorporated 274 senior village rental units and 236 cabin and camp sites. The units are located throughout New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Acting for Victor Smorgon Group subsidiary VBS Exchange on its off market bid for ASX-listed base and battery metals producer Altamin Ltd.

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 major managed investment scheme manager on all aspects of AFSL requirements.

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 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.

Advising CO2CRC on the commercialisation of intellectual property and structuring of entities and constitution, membership, subscription agreements and project Agreements.

Assisting Australian biogas systems provider Energy360 on its acquisition by energy giant AGL. Thomson Geer advised Energy360 on all aspects of the deal, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and implementing the acquisition.

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.

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

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.

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

Acting for seven local councils in relation to the 'China Sword' issue, the ban on sending paper and plastic to China which is forcing up recycling costs. This is a national problem with Councils reaching out to State Governments for funding to cover the gap and provide a solution.

* Fuel Labelling Class Action: currently defending Mitsubishi Motors in $1 billion diesel emissions consumer class action. * Dick Smith Proceedings: successfully defended Deloitte following the collapse of the electronics retailer. * QBE: defended securities class action and "common fund" application.

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.

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.

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.

Acting for Mitsubishi in a class action relating to allegedly misleading fuel consumption claims for its popular Triton ute.

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.

Advising mining and infrastructure services company MACA Ltd on a $367 million takeover bid by Thiess.

Advising Lone Star on its proposed (but ultimately unsuccessful) disposal of a controlling stake in Korea Exchange Bank (to both Kookmin and subsequently to HSBC for approximately US$3 billion).

Advising and representing clients in actions against them by regulators such as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to advertising claims.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Acting for Mitsubishi in a class action relating to allegedly misleading fuel consumption claims for its popular Triton ute.

Acting for Eden Fishermen's Club in negotiating entry into a major joint venture development project involving the construction of a new clubhouse and establishing a lifestyle living community, creating a 'destination' for the NSW South Coast.

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 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.

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.

Advising clients on the application of the unfair contracts regime under the Australian Consumer Law, including conducting contract review, assessing risk and drafting necessary amendments.

Thomson Geer won a landmark case clarifying for the Victorian building industry when the 10-year limitation period for commencing a building action takes effect. The win in the Victorian Court of Appeal overturned an earlier Supreme Court decision which held that where multiple occupancy permits are issued for the same building works, the limitation period under section 134 of the Building Act 1993 (Vic) commences on the date of the ‘final’ occupancy permit for the works.

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

Acting for industrial and mining clients in relation to EPA prosecutions in the Land & Environment Court and other enforcement matters.

Advising UK-based investment advisor ARCH Emerging Markets Partners on the cornerstone investment.

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.

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.

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 the South Australian Department for Infrastructure and Transport in relation to the outsourcing of Across Government Facilities Management services worth $1.7 billion.

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

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.

Advising Oracle on large SI contracts (billing system and CRM) involving customers such as AGL, Alinta, Aurora, Delta, EnergyAustralia, Envestra, Integral, Hunter Water, Hong Kong Light and Power, Transurban, TRUenergy, TrustPower, United Energy, and Yarra Valley Water.

Representing AFL clubs, club officials, players and spectators in the AFL Tribunal in contested hearings and hearings on penalty.

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

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

Advising Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (Priceline) on performance management programs; dealing with long-term absentee employees; and enterprise agreements at distribution centres across Australia.

Advising Nutanix on a contract to provide IT solutions for systems used by the Department of Defence.

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

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.

Acting on large infrastructure related adjudications under Security of Payment legislation ranging from A$1 million to $80 million in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.

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

Advising J.G. Boswell Company on the sale of one of Australia’s largest land, water and infrastructure agribusinesses, Australian cotton grower and producer Auscott Limited to Australian Food & Fibre following a competitive sale process run by PwC.

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.

Partner Scott Castledine's class action experience includes successfully defending Deloitte in multiple class actions and other proceedings (NSW Supreme Court) arising out of the collapse of electronics retailer, Dick Smith, resulting in a successful discontinuance against Deloitte.

Regularly advising clients on whether transactions are at risk of substantially lessening competition, and if so, advising on the appropriate approach to the regulator, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Working with Melbourne school Parade College to partner with English Premier League champions Manchester City to launch the first Manchester City Football School in Australia.

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.

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

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.

Advising the peak body for the Australian barley and malting industry, Barley Australia, on its merger with Grains Australia. Thomson Geer advised Barley Australia on the terms of the merger and on intellectual property matters.

Advising on senior and mezzanine financing of construction of a 123 lot mixed residential and commercial development in Bondi Junction, Sydney.

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.

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

Advising ACCIONA which, in a 50-50 joint venture, has been engaged by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver the Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Program.

Advising the supplier of batteries to the Collins Class submarine on many aspects of the company’s operations and legal needs.

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.

Successfully acting for Pro-invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd (as trustee) in defending a $6.1 million Supreme Court of Queensland proceeding commenced by contractor Built Qld Pty Ltd.

Advising the peak body for the Australian barley and malting industry, Barley Australia, on its merger with Grains Australia. Thomson Geer advised Barley Australia on the terms of the merger and on intellectual property matters.

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 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.

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

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).