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High Court rules against solicitor common fund orders in Federal Court class actions in NSW

In Kain v R&B Investments Pty Ltd, the High Court has ruled that the Federal Court does not have the power to make "solicitors' common fund orders" (which facilitate remuneration of plaintiff lawyers by reference to the amount of damages or settlement) in class actions in New South Wales where solicitors are subject to the Legal Profession Uniform Law (NSW), which prohibits such contingency fees.
8 Aug
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M&A and Capital Markets

Thomson Geer advises Allume Energy on A$10.4M capital raising and investment led by UK energy firm E.ON

Thomson Geer has advised Australian solar energy sharing technology company Allume Energy on a A$10.4 million capital raising and investment in the company led by UK clean energy firm E.ON.
6 Aug
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Thomson Geer advises owners of Alloy Steel Australia on acquisition by US multinational Lincoln Electric

Thomson Geer has advised the owners of Perth-based Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd on the sale of the company to US multinational company Lincoln Electric for approximately A$209 million.
5 Aug
Arbitration

Thomson Geer Arbitration Review July 2025

Our latest Arbitration Review provides an overview of the key developments in arbitration practice and procedure since January 2025, both within Australia and in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
1 Aug
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Energy and Resources

Thomson Geer advises Warriedar Resources on acquisition by Capricorn Metals

Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed Western Australia gold company, Warriedar Resources Limited, on its acquisition by fellow gold focused company, Capricorn Metals Ltd, in an all-scrip deal valuing Warriedar at around A$188 million.
31 Jul
Employment

Beneath the surface: Addressing hidden psychosocial strains in the workplace

Across all industries there is a growing recognition that psychosocial hazards - those related to workplace culture, mental health and organisational factors - pose a significant and often hidden threat to worker wellbeing.
31 Jul
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Energy and Resources

Thomson Geer advises Carnarvon Energy Limited on their A$89M investment into Strike Energy Limited

Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed oil and gas explorer Carnarvon Energy Limited (ASX:CVN) on its $89 million investment into ASX-listed Strike Energy Limited (ASX:STX).
25 Jul
Competition and Regulation

Can related bodies corporate sleep easy? The judgment of ACCC v Emma Sleep GmbH suggests not

The recent Federal Court decision Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Emma Sleep GmbH [2025] FCA 618 suggests that related body corporates cannot always escape liability for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law by hiding behind the actions of one entity.
18 Jul
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