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Thomson Geer promotes three to Partner, one to Principal Lawyer

Thomson Geer is pleased to announce the promotion of three new Partners and one Principal Lawyer at sister firm TG Legal + Technology, as well as the promotions of 51 lawyers across our group.
23 Jun
Construction

NSW Court of Appeal upholds rare stay of SOPA judgment

A recent court of appeal decision upholding a rare stay of a judgment debt obtained under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) has explored when a stay may be granted despite impinging on the statutory policies underlying the legislation.
20 Jun
News

Thomson Geer successfully defends Nine Entertainment Co and journalist Joe Aston in A$445M class action

Thomson Geer has successfully defended Nine Entertainment Co. and high-profile former Australian Financial Review journalist and author, Joe Aston, in a $445 million securities class action pursued against them and 11 other defendants.
19 Jun
Construction

SA SOPA Update: The Crown now exempt from the Act

On 1 May 2025, a number of important changes were made to the South Australian security of payment regime through an amendment to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Regulations 2011 (SA).
13 Jun
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Construction

Thomson Geer advises Richard Crookes Constructions on A$780m Sydney Biomedical Accelerator project

Thomson Geer congratulates Richard Crookes Constructions and the team as work on the A$780 million Sydney Biomedical Accelerator project officially gets underway.
13 Jun
M&A and Capital Markets

ASIC launches Fast-track pre-vet prospectus review to boost IPO activity

In a promising development for companies considering listing in Australian public markets, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has launched its two-year pilot program to streamline the IPO process in Australia.
13 Jun
Construction

SOPA Case Update: No overlap, no problem

The recent decision of the South Australian Court of Appeal in Goyder Wind Farm 1 Pty Ltd v GE Renewable Energy Australia Pty Ltd & Ors [2025] SASCA 39 provided much-needed guidance on the circumstances in which a contractor may re-agitate claims that have already been adjudicated under the security of payment legislation.
6 Jun
Technology and Telecommunications

The latest prosecutions under the Spam Act: What you need to know

The Australian Communications and Media Authority is continuing to focus on businesses that breach the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), including the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, which incurred one of the largest penalties to date.
2 Jun
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