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.

Representing companies to protect their trade marks from infringements by competitors, as well as defending their trade marks from claims against them.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Advising integrated communications solutions provider Rohde & Schwarz Australia on the awarding of a major contract to supply the integrated communications systems for Australia’s new Hunter class frigates being built in South Australia by BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

Assisting energy consulting firm CQ Energy on its acquisition by software and services company Energy One in a deal valued at A$36 million. Thomson Geer acted for CQ Energy on all aspects of the acquisition, including a restructure of the firm, tax matters, share agreements, property leases, ASX listing rules and compliance matters.

Drafting and advising on advertising celebrity agreements, sponsorship agreements and promotional agreements.

Acting for Australian aged care provider Estia Health on a deal to acquire a portfolio of aged care homes and development sites worth more than A$100 million from Premier Health Care.

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.

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

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

Acting for Queensland University of Technology in relation to rationalisation of its complex intellectual property ownership and commercialisation agreements with respect to gene edited bananas including drafting and negotiation of a Master Commercialisation Agreement with Australian Banana Research Pty Ltd, and subsequently acting in relation to drafting and negotiation of new research agreements.

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

Advising the South Australian National Football League on the disposal of AAMI Stadium. The site is to be developed on a stage by stage basis with the developer gaining control on a progressive basis. The 23.5ha site will be redeveloped to include around 1600 homes along with cafes, restaurants and a “boutique shopping strip”.

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 a leading global plant construction and mechanical engineering group domiciled in Germany in its defence of a EUR 100 million Singapore International Arbitration Centre arbitration brought by an Indian counterpart for breach of contract.

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

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 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.

Advising Carino Care on employment matters relating to the acquisition of a portfolio of residential aged care facilities from Ark Health Care.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

Advising a range of clients on COVID-19 related privacy considerations, including a global waste-management solutions company who was developing an app to manage COVID-19 employee risks. This matter required us to advise on various aspects of app implementation, and to prepare appropriate policies and documentation to meet Australian laws whilst maintaining one set of documentation globally.

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

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

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.

Helping Australia-based packaging and recycling company Close the Loop become a key player in the world’s rapidly growing circular economy through a strategic merger and oversubscribed A$12 million initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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.

Reviewing a major insurer’s product disclosure statement and heavy motor insurance policy with an emphasis on the use of plain English terminology and formatting suitable for online sales and promotion.

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.

Assisting Resolute Mining with a US$90 million sale process for its Bibiani gold mine in Ghana which involved multiple bidders from a range of jurisdictions as well as co-ordinating the sale process with other advisors both in Australia and in Ghana.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Acting for Queensland University of Technology in relation to rationalisation of its complex intellectual property ownership and commercialisation agreements with respect to gene edited bananas including drafting and negotiation of a Master Commercialisation Agreement with Australian Banana Research Pty Ltd, and subsequently acting in relation to drafting and negotiation of new research agreements.

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 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.

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.

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

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

Successfully defending Network Ten against Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case with a judge finding, on the balance of probabilities, that Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office in Parliament House.

Acting for a superannuation trustee in an appeal to the Federal Court regarding the manner of distribution of a superannuation death benefit.

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.

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 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 New Zealand wind farm companies on the regulatory regimes for the establishment of wind farms in Australia.

Advising an international government body on the development of policy around digital assets.

Advising the CTP Regulator in relation to the entry of insurer Youi into the South Australian compulsory third party insurance market.

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

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

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

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 Ferrier Hodgson in their capacity as receivers and managers of a pharmacy chain located across the Eastern seaboard. This included the negotiation and drafting of sale documentation in respect of several individual multi-million dollar businesses, together with the creation of security interests in certain personal property.

Advising Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea Limited on its successful initial public offering and capital raising giving it an indicative market capitalisation of approximately A$360 million.

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 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.

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.

Acting for a superannuation trustee in disability discrimination complaints to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Acting for aged care providers in relation to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

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

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

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).

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

Advising ReNu Energy Limited (ASX:RNE) on its $100 million bioenergy alliance with Resonance Industrial Water Infrastructure Fund (RIWIF). ReNu is an independent power producer which delivers its customers with clean energy products, at a lower price, with no upfront costs.

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

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 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).

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Advising BHP Billiton on its major steel works remediation project on the Hunter River, Newcastle.