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Allens advises on largest cash takeover in Australian history
The now completed acquisition is both the largest cash and infrastructure takeover in Australian history. Valued at approximately AU$32 billion, the transaction was implemented by way of an ...
Beware the stamp duty pitfalls of nominee clauses and resulting trust exemptions – discussion of the Victorian case of Hartman
The recent Victorian case of Hartman1 demonstrates the potential stamp duty dangers of relying on nominee clauses in transactions involving land (or other dutiable property). The VCAT decision highlights the importance of settling, if possible, on the identity of the ultimate transferee prior to execution of a contract and, above all, the need for developers and other purchasers of land to seek advice before relying on a nominee clause or otherwise seeking to transfer title to a third party. ...
Allens recognised for Deal of the Year and PPP of the Year at global awards
Lead partner for both projects David Donnelly acknowledged the teams behind the deals and commended their outstanding work during the uncertainty of the pandemic: 'We're delighted to be recognised ...
Allens tops infrastructure league tables
The firm ranked first in Australia and New Zealand for volume and value of deals across: Infrastructure (legal and financial advisers) Transport (legal advisers) Social Infrastructure (legal ...
LOGOS consortium completes landmark $1.67 billion acquisition of the warehousing and property components of Qube's Moorebank Logistics Park
Moorebank Logistics Park is Australia’s largest intermodal freight facility, offering unparalleled industrial warehousing opportunities and rail-to-port connectivity. The site includes approximatel ...
Expansion in scope of transactions subject to FIRB approval rules
In this Insight, we look at the changes and comment on what they mean for transactions. The changes to the SOCI Act also have operational implications for many businesses – which we will separately publish on. ...
Are diversification leases the answer?
The WA Government has proposed to introduce a new form of non-exclusive land tenure. These proposed diversification leases would be suitable for hydrogen and other renewable energy projects. ...
In Touch: Highest total penalty amount ever imposed under ACL; and other developments
NAB acquisition of Citigroup Australia Pty Limited’s Aust consumer business; Turnitin LLC's acquisition of Ouriginal Group AB; Techtronic Industries Australia; JBS acquisition of Rivalea Holdings and Oxdale Dairy Enterprise; Compass Matin; Australian Institute of Professional Education Pty Ltd ...
The Federal Government's 20-year gas plan ‒ what's next
The recently released 2021 National Gas Infrastructure Plan (the NGIP) sets out priority actions for ensuring affordable, reliable gas, and provides a pathway to unlocking new supply for the east coast gas market. ...