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More than just window shopping: unboxing recent M&A activity in the Australian retail sector
From 'just browsing' to buying In this Insight, we look at recent M&A trends in the consumer and retail sector, which has not escaped the challenging economic environment. We also highlight some key legal considerations for targets and investors looking at consumer and retail M&A transactions. ...
Allens advises on $1.5b acquisition of United Malt Group
The transaction was signed in July 2023 and completed on 15 November 2023, following receipt of various regulatory approvals in Australia, the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Austria and ...
Allens advises WesCEF on lithium-focused joint venture with Ora Banda
The deal sees WesCEF acquire 65% of OBM's lithium and other (non-gold) mineral rights on its Davyhurst tenements for an initial payment of $26 million and a 2% royalty in relation to future ...
Allens advises lenders on sustainable loan to fund affordable housing
The Building Communities consortium is comprised of Tetris Capital and community housing providers Community Housing (Victoria) Limited, Women’s Property Initiatives and Aboriginal Community Housin ...
Vietnam cross-border lending guide
Vietnam continues to be an attractive destination for foreign investors. Both Vietnamese and foreign-invested enterprises constantly require debt capital from overseas lenders to establish and grow their businesses. Further, the demand for cross-border financing has also been boosted by a growing nu ...
Agriculture, food and beverage sector - M&A and governance update
Despite a more cautious market in 2023, M&A in the agricultural, food and beverage sector has proven resilient. In this Insight, we delve into some ongoing trends shaping it, as well as giving a quick snapshot of Australia's proposed mandatory climate disclosure regime. ...
Constitutional cloud cast by High Court over state taxes affecting goods: Vanderstock and the future of federal-state taxation powers
In its recent decision of Vanderstock v Victoria, the High Court has ruled by a 4:3 majority that the Victorian electric vehicle road user charge is unconstitutional. ...
Allens advises Crestone on acquisition by LGT Group
Crestone was established in 2016 following a management buyout at UBS Wealth Management’s Australia unit, and provides wealth advice and portfolio management services to high net worth clients, ...
Allens advises Liontown Resources on $1.2b debt and equity package to fund Kathleen Valley project
The package will fund Liontown's Kathleen Valley Lithium Project, one of the world's most significant new long-life lithium projects. Allens also advised Liontown on its response to the proposed ...
The growing importance of ESG due diligence
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are a major focus of many companies, their stakeholders and regulators. Companies are exploring how to embrace the opportunities that may arise from a well-executed ESG strategy and navigate the risks that ESG issues present, particularly in a period of evolving laws and standards, stakeholder expectations and shareholder activism. ...