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Troubled waters for Ports deal signals increased ACCC scrutiny of transactions involving common ownership and minority interests
It seems there are stormy seas ahead for common ownership issues in Australia, as the ACCC has indicated an increased appetite to scrutinise transactions involving parties with minority interests or common ownership in competing firms. ...
Allens named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year by Mergermarket
Allens has been named M&A Legal Adviser of the Year in the Mergermarket M&A Awards 2022, as well as Private Equity Legal Adviser of the Year, Cross-border M&A Legal Adviser of the Year, and Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Biotech M&A Legal Adviser of the Year. ...
Earn-out consideration under a scheme of arrangement – the art of the possible
The recent acquisition of an unlisted public company Crestone Holdings Limited has established a new market precedent involving the use of earn out consideration under a scheme of arrangement. ...
Allens advises The GEO Group on equity sale of Ravenhall Correctional Centre
The equity sale follows the successful development of the Ravenhall Correctional Centre by way of a public-private partnership (PPP), with the centre opening in late 2017. 'We are pleased to have ...
Significant changes to unfair contract terms laws and higher penalties for competition and consumer law breaches
This Insight provides an overview of proposed changes in the reforming legislation, including the amendments to the UCT regime and the increased penalties under the CCA and ACL. Given the imminent passage of these reforms, now is the time to prepare your organisation for the changes and review and amend any potentially problematic standard form contracts. ...
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, ...
2022 PE Horizons update: caution and opportunity
Geo-political tensions, high inflation and rising interest rates have created significant market volatility. This inevitably breeds caution amongst sponsors, but also creates opportunity. ...
In Touch: Bingo Industries pleads guilty to criminal cartel offences, Google ordered to pay $60m penalty and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
Allens advises Cooke on proposed AU$1.1bn acquisition of Tassal
The deal continues the trend of take-privates involving large Australian listed entities and investor interest in the Australian food and beverage sector. 'We are pleased to be supporting Cooke on ...