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2010
Allens advises Cargill on grain business acquisition - 17 December 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised leading grain handler and trader Cargill Australia on its strategic acquisition of
grain trading assets and infrastructure from Canadian fertiliser and rural services provider Agrium Inc.
Allens advises Rio Tinto on Mongolian mine agreement - 14 December 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised leading international mining group and
long-standing client Rio Tinto on an agreement to assume direct management of
the valuable Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project in Mongolia
Allens acts on A$332 million FreightLink sale - 8 December 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised receivers and managers KordaMentha on the
sale of the assets of FreightLink Pty Ltd, Asia Pacific Transport Pty Ltd and
related corporate entities (together FreightLink) to Genesee &
Wyoming Inc for A$332 million.
Allens advises Rio Tinto on landmark exploration joint venture in China - 7 December 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised leading international mining group and long
standing client Rio Tinto on its non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco)
to establish a landmark exploration joint venture in China.
Allens advises Rio Tinto on extension of historic iron ore JV - 7
December 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised leading international mining group Rio Tinto
on the extension of its historic Channar Mining joint venture (Channar JV)
with Chinese State-owned metals trading house Sinosteel Corporation.
Allens advises on immunisation bond deal - 25 November
2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the International Finance Facility for
Immunisation Company (IFFIm) on its successful inaugural A$400m kangaroo bond
issue.
Allens wins national workplace flexibility prize - 24 November 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has been recognised for
creating a flexible workplace for staff at the Australian Human Resources
Institute (AHRI) awards.
Allens advises on one of Australia's largest ever IPOs - 24 November 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the Queensland Government on the A$6.7 billion IPO of rail operator QR National,
the second largest IPO ever conducted in Australia.
Allens advises Brambles on global acquisition - 23 November 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Brambles on Australian law issues in
connection with a transaction that will enable the company to expand its
reusable plastic container operations worldwide and strengthen its pallet
operations in the USA.
Allens acts on NSW's largest ever energy agreement - 22 November 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Tomago Aluminium, producer of about 25 per
cent of Australia's primary aluminium production, on the largest energy
agreement ever signed in New South Wales.
Allens advises Nikko AM on first foray into Australian asset management market - 17 November
2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is advising Japanese-based Nikko Asset
Management Co., Ltd. (Nikko AM) on its purchase of Tyndall Investments in
Australia and New Zealand, from the Suncorp-Metway Group for A$80 million.
Allens advises OneSteel in key strategic acquisition - 16 November 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Australian steel giant OneSteel on its
biggest acquisition since listing on the ASX 10 years ago.
Statement on the High Court decision on offshore refugee processing - 11
November 2010
The High Court's unanimous judgment today that decisions made in relation to
two Tamil asylum seekers processed offshore were unfair and unlawful has
important legal implications, according to lawyers involved.
Securities trading policies mandatory under new ASX Listing Rules - 5 November 2010
The time has come for Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed entities to review their existing securities
trading policies regarding key management personnel and ensure compliance with new ASX Listing Rules that come
to effect on 1 January 2011.
Allens advises Hillgrove on Kanmantoo fund raising - 3 November 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Hillgrove Resources Limited, owner of South
Australia's Kanmantoo copper and gold mine, on the critical finalisation of an
investment funding package.
Allens' employees put shoes on the other foot - 3 November 2010
With National Recycling Week 2010 beginning on 8 November, Allens Arthur
Robinson is highlighting one innovative scheme where shoes and clothes
from Perth are being redistributed to children in Third World countries.
Allens advises Tabcorp on proposed demerger and capital raising - 21
October 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Tabcorp Holdings
Limited in connection with the proposed demerger of its Casinos business and its
A$430 million accelerated renounceable entitlement offer (announced 18 October
2010).
Allens tops tables as project finance market grows - 20 October 2010
The global project finance industry has experienced 21 per cent growth in market activity to September 2010,
with India recording the world's largest deal volumes of US$56.8 billion, according to Dealogic's third quarter
2010 League Tables review.
Allens acts for UBS on Tap Oil $82 million capital raising - 14 October 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting as Australian legal counsel for UBS AG,
Australia Branch (UBS) on equity raising by Tap Oil Limited (Tap
Oil).
Australia's and Japan's leading law firms enter innovative alliance - 1
October 2010
Two of the region's leading international law firms have entered into an
innovative Co-operative Alliance focusing on meeting Japanese client needs in
Australia and across Asia.
Positive outlook for Australian debt capital markets following DBP issue - 29
September 2010
The outlook for Australia's debt capital markets is positive, with indications
that the appetite for domestic corporate bonds is growing, according to a
leading capital markets lawyer.
Allens advises Newcrest on successful merger of gold majors - 29 September
2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised leading international gold company Newcrest
Mining Limited on its A$9.5 billion acquisition of gold major, Lihir Gold
Limited, which has mining operations in Papua New Guinea, West Africa and
Australia.
Allens advises Victorian Government on new trams purchase - 28 September 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the Victorian Department of Transport on the procurement of 50 new low-floor
trams for the state's expanding public transport system.
Allens acts on acquisition of interest in the Gladstone LNG Project - 28
September 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Total S.A. (Total), the fifth-largest oil
company in the world, on its acquisition of a 20 per cent interest in the
Gladstone LNG project.
Allens acts for Equity Trustees in OAMPS deal - 27 September 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Equity Trustees Limited on its agreement with
Wesfarmers Group's OAMPS Limited, to acquire the OAMPS Super Fund.
Fast-tracking of native title claims could impact resources sector -
21 September 2010
Resources companies and other landholders risk being caught out by the Federal
Court's decision to fast-track native title claims.
Allens acts for GIC on Salta industrial portfolio acquisition - 20
September 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for GIC Real Estate (GIC), the real
estate arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, on the
purchase of a portfolio of industrial properties around the country from the Salta Property Group.
Allens advises joint lead managers on Mirabela Nickel's US$165 million global offering - 13 September 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the joint lead managers – Macquarie Capital Advisers Limited and UBS AG,
Australia Branch – of Mirabela Nickel Limited's (Mirabela) recently announced US$165 million capital raising.
Allens advises on financing of Port of Newcastle expansion - 8 September 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the senior banks and mezzanine lenders in the
A$3.2 billion combined refinancing of stage one and financing of stage two of
the third coal export terminal at the Port of Newcastle.
Fire services levy abolition long overdue - 27 August 2010
The Victorian Government's announcement today that it will abolish the fire
services levy was a long overdue reform, according to the law firm that
represented the Insurance Council of Australia at the recent 2009 Bushfires
Royal Commission.
Allens acts for CPPIB on A$3.4 billion proposed acquisition of Intoll
- 27 August 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB),
one of Canada's largest institutional investors, on its proposed acquisition of
Intoll Group (Intoll), valued at approximately A$3.4 billion.
Allens acts on Southern Hemisphere's biggest wind farm transaction -
12 August 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Meridian Energy
Ltd (Meridian), New Zealand's largest renewable electricity generator, on the
development of a $1 billion wind farm, which will be the biggest in the Southern
Hemisphere and one of the largest wind farms in the world.
Lawyers Weekly Awards make for an iconic night for Allens - 10 August 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson won two awards at the Lawyers Weekly Icon Awards, held at the Museum of Contemporary Art
in Sydney on 5 August.
Perth market is hot property - 4 August 2010
The Perth office of Allens Arthur Robinson has boosted its real estate team as the knock-on effects of the resources
boom continue in Western Australia.
Allens acts for Rio Tinto on JV agreement with Chinalco - 3 August
2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Rio Tinto on its recently announced binding
agreement with Chalco, a subsidiary of the Chinalco, in relation to the Simandou
iron ore project joint venture.
Allens acts for Telecom NZ on AAPT consumer division and iiNet sale - 3
August 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Telecom New Zealand on the sale of AAPT
Limited's consumer division and the sale of its stake in iiNet Limited.
Resources sector facing legislative shake-up - 22 July 2010
The resources sector is set to face one of its biggest legislative shake-ups
since the introduction of the GST.
Allens acts for Riversdale Mining on $337 million capital raising - 16
July 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Riversdale Mining
Limited (Riversdale) on a $337 million capital raising.
Media and IT industries need to be prepared for personal securities changes - 15 July 2010
Companies in the communications, media and IT industries will need to be
prepared for incoming legislation that may have a dramatic effect on the
ownership of assets, according to a leading law firm.
Recent Government policy changes expected to boost Chinese interest
in Australian resources - 14 July 2010
The Federal Government's recent changes to foreign investment policy and the resources taxation reforms are expected
to be well received by potential Chinese investors in the Australian resources industry.
Allens acts for CSR in sale of Asian businesses to Rockwool Group - 8
July 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson advised CSR on its recent agreement to sell 100 per cent
of its Asian insulation, panels and trading businesses to Rockwool Group for
A$128 million.
M&A market set for upturn - 6 July 2010
While the Thomson Reuters data on activity in Australia's mergers and
acquisitions (M&A) market released yesterday shows a decrease in activity in the
first half of the year, there are signs of an upturn, according to Allens Arthur
Robinson Co-Head of M&A Guy Alexander.
Allens acts for financiers to Providence on A$660m leveraged acquisition of Study Group
- 6 July 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the financiers on
the A$660 million acquisition of Study Group by private equity firm Providence
Equity Partners.
Allens acts for CIT Group Inc on sale of Vendor Finance, Australia and New Zealand
- 2 July 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson advised CIT Group Inc (CIT)
(NYSE: CIT), a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle
market companies, on the sale of Sydney-based CIT Group (Australia) Limited and
CIT Group (New Zealand) Limited (together, CIT ANZ) to Bank of Queensland
Limited (BoQ) (ASX: BOQ).
Allens grows Singapore practice through key partner moves - 28 June 2010
International law firm Allens Arthur Robinson is significantly boosting its
South-East Asian practice, with former Clifford Chance Partner Rod Howell among
those joining the firm's Singapore office.
Allens wins United Nations award for sustainability - 7 June 2010
International law firm Allens Arthur Robinson won the WSP Lincolne Scott Sustainability Leadership Award at the United
Nations Association of Australia's World Environment Day Awards, announced on Friday 4 June 2010.
Allens acts for Conquest Mining on its takeover of North Queensland Metals - 4 June 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Conquest Mining Limited on its scrip and cash off-market takeover bid for gold producer
North Queensland Metals Limited announced yesterday.
Allens wins six Australasian Legal Business Awards - 17 May 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson won six awards at the Australasian Legal Business Awards in Sydney on 13 May 2010, including
the Australian Dealmaker of the Year, Australian Deal Team of the Year and several Deal of the Year gongs.
Allens acts on 'cool' private equity acquisition for Catalyst - 12 May 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Catalyst Investment Managers Pty Ltd (Catalyst), a leading independent firm
in the Australasian private equity market, on its acquisition of Actrol Parts, formerly an operating division
of GSA Industries (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
Allens advises Meridian Energy on $191m Sth Australian wind farm purchase - 11 May 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Meridian Energy Ltd on its acquisition of South Australia's Mt Millar wind farm
from ASX-listed entity Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund. Completion of the transaction is expected by 31 May 2010.
Allens continues to rack up equity capital markets roles - 5 May 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson's equity capital markets team continues to be busy during the second quarter of 2010, having
worked on two recently announced deals.
Allens acts for Newcrest on proposed merger with Lihir - 4 May 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Newcrest Mining Limited, one of the leading gold companies
in the world, on its proposed merger with Lihir Gold Limited.
Allens acts for The GPT Group on A$25.2 million sale - 20 April 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised The GPT Group, one of Australia's largest diversified listed property groups,
on its sale of Homemaker City Bankstown to Baycrown Pty Limited, a private Gold Coast property investment
and development company, for $25.2 million.
Allens acts for financiers of WA wind farm - 14 April 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the financiers of the development, construction and operation of the Collgar
Wind Farm in Western Australia.
Allens acts on $2.6 billion bank debt facilities transaction for Origin Energy Limited - 13 April 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for Origin Energy Limited, one of Australia's leading integrated energy companies focused
on gas and oil exploration and production, power generation and energy retailing, on the execution
of new bank debt facilities of $2.6 billion.
Allens appoints new Partner to Perth office - 13 April 2010
High-profile Perth resources and native title practitioner Marshall McKenna has been appointed a partner at Allens Arthur
Robinson focusing on litigation and dispute resolution matters.
Allens acts for LaSalle on new Sydney premium-grade development - 7 April 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for LaSalle Investment Management, one of the world’s leading real estate investment
managers, on its investment of a 25 per cent interest in the 42-storey premium-grade office tower development
proposed for 163 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Allens acts for CBA Institutional Equities on MMC Contrarian's $A135 million capital raising - 29 March 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised CBA Institutional Equities as the sole lead manager and underwriter of MMC Contrarian
Limited's capital raising announced on Friday, 26 March 2010.
Allens acts for ALE Property on first retail bond issue for 2010 - 26 March 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson advised ALE Property Group (ALE Property), Australia's largest listed freehold owner of pubs,
on its announced offer of unsecured notes, which intends to raise approximately A$100 million.
Allens appoints new Partner to Projects team - 26 March 2010
One of Australia's leading infrastructure and construction lawyers is to join
Allens Arthur Robinson.
Allens acts on Rio Tinto/Chinalco iron ore joint venture - 19 March 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for long-standing client Rio Tinto on its non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
Chinalco covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.
Allens acts on aged care facility purchase - 18 March 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Illawarra Retirement Trust (IRT), Australia's largest, not-for-profit,
community based, retirement living and aged care provider, on its acquisition of 'The Links Seaside' co-located high rise
retirement village and aged care facility in Wollongong from Horizon Living.
Allens Chairman named on Takeovers Panel - 1 March 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson Chairman and Partner Ewen Crouch has been named as a new member of the Takeovers Panel (the Panel).
Changes to Renewable Energy Target scheme to push forward big projects - 26 February 2010
Changes to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme announced today by the Federal Government
will help push forward projects
to develop wind, solar and geothermal energy that have been in limbo.
Allens property sale transactions mark new signs of life
- 23 February 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Grosvenor Australia (Grosvenor),
part of the international property development and investment group, on two
recent office property sales, signifying new signs of life in the market.
Allens advises Charter Hall on Macquarie real estate management acquisition
- 12 February 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson is advising Charter Hall Group
(Charter Hall), an Australian property funds management and
development company, on its agreed A$108 million acquisition of the majority of
Macquarie Group Limited's core real estate management platform.
Allens acts for Pfizer on divestment of animal health assets to Virbac - 8 February 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Pfizer Inc, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company,
on the successful divestment of its animal health assets to Virbac.
Internet service providers off the hook – for now - 4 February 2010
A landmark Federal Court decision handed down today has ruled that internet service providers are not liable for copyright infringements that occur
when people use their service to download film and television content.
Project finance back from the dead - 14 January 2010
Government stimulus packages directed towards major infrastructure have helped the Asian project finance
sector stage a major recovery.
Allens summer clerk takes out world's top university debating gong - 12 January 2010
Allens Arthur Robinson Sydney Summer Clerk Steven Hind has beaten representatives from 240 universities – including finalists
from Oxford, Harvard and the London School of Economics – to take out the World Universities Debating Championship in Turkey.
Australia leads world out of mergers and acquisitions slump - 5 January 2010
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) figures for 2009 released this week have highlighted Australia is leading the world out
of a slump in global deal making.
2009
Allens acts for Lend Lease on A$192 million acquisition - 16 December 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is advising Lend Lease Group (Lend Lease), one of the world's leading fully integrated property solutions
providers, on its A$192 million acquisition of Lend Lease Primelife Group (Primelife). The acquisition was approved by Primelife
security holders on 14 December.
Allens signs up for Indigenous business program - 10 December 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has today signed an agreement with Indigenous business Message Stick for the provision of audio and web
conferencing services as part of a pilot project linking Indigenous businesses with some of Australia's biggest organisations.
Allens acts on proposed acquisition of Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust - 10 December 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Challenger Life Company Limited on the proposed acquisition of 100 per cent of the units
in Challenger Kenedix Japan Trust – valued at approximately A$157 million – which was announced on 9 December 2009.
Under the proposed transaction, CKT unitholders will receive $1.00 cash per unit.
Declassified files reveal hair-raising situation - 1 December 2009
Declassified files have revealed a successful campaign by Allens Arthur Robinson's Operation MOverlord, launched out of its Melbourne Corporate Department.
Allens acts for underwriters on Sims Metal Management's $400 million institutional placement - 26 November 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson advised the underwriters UBS and CommSec in relation to the fully underwritten institutional placement
of A$400 million for Sims Metal Management, the global leader in metals and electronics recycling.
Allens acts for Brambles on London listing cancellation and sale facility - 26 November 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is advising Brambles Limited, a leading global provider of support services, on its plans to cancel its secondary
listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Australia not 'out on its own' on climate change legislation - 25 November 2009
New climate change legislation will not leave Australia 'out on its own', a review of similar regulation around Asia has revealed.
Personal property securities legislation close to being passed - 24 November 2009
Personal property securities legislation (PPS) continues its path through Federal Parliament and its final form is taking shape.
Allens wins award for corporate social responsibility program - 12 November 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has been recognised for its corporate social responsibility program at the Australian Human Resources
Institute Awards held in Melbourne last night.
Allens acts for the GPT Group on sale of $185 million Four Points by Sheraton Hotel - 2 November 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the GPT Group, one of Australia's largest diversified listed property groups, on the sale of
the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Sydney, valued at A$185 million.
Allens acts for the GPT Group in $200 million shopping centre acquisition - 2 November 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the GPT Group, one of Australia's largest diversified listed property groups, in its acquisition
of additional interests in Highpoint Shopping Centre and Homemaker City in Maribyrnong, Victoria.
New laws make social media interaction dangerous for bosses - 2 November 2009
New workplace legislation has made social media communications between employers and employees more dangerous for employers,
according to a leading workplace relations lawyer.
Allens recognised as HR leader - 23 October 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has been recognised for its leading HR initiatives and teams at the annual HR Leadership Awards,
held in Melbourne last night.
Allens acts for ALE Property Group on Australia-wide auction - 8 October 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for ALE Property Group, Australia's largest listed freehold owner of pubs, on the sale of six hotels,
valued at more than A$36 million, via a live simulcast auction in four states.
Allens acts for Rio Tinto in negotiations over copper and gold project in Mongolia - 7 October 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Rio Tinto in the negotiation of its investment agreement with the Mongolian Government for
its Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold project, which was signed last night.
Allens advises the Commonwealth on first Treasury Indexed Bond since 2003 - 1 October 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the Australian Office of Financial Management in the launch of its first Treasury
Indexed Bond deal since 2003.
Allens acts for Yahoo!7 on acquisition of totaltravel.com - 1 October 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Yahoo!7, the joint venture between the Seven Media Group and Yahoo!, in its acquisition
of totaltravel.com, the online travel information marketplace.
Allens acts for syndicate banks in A$510 million loan - 7 September 2009
International law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the syndicate banks in a A$510 million syndicated loan to Cheung Kong
Infrastructure Finance (Australia) Pty Limited.
Universities urged to examine employment contracts over IP rights - 4 September 2009
Universities should examine their existing contracts with research staff after the Full Federal Court yesterday confirmed a decision that
intellectual property rights in inventions made by a university professor were not owned by the university that employed him.
Allens acts for lenders on US$145 million syndicated loan - 3 September 2009
International law firm Allens Arthur Robinson acted for the lenders in the US$145 million syndicated loan to Right Lane Limited,
the wholly-owned subsidiary of PRC entity Legend Group Holdings Limited.
Allens acts for Healthscope on A$140 million capital raising - 26 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Healthscope Limited, a leading private healthcare provider within Australia, on a capital
raising valued at A$140 million.
Wind the winner in RET deal, but other technologies may struggle - 20 August 2009
The Federal Government's final plan to deliver 20 per cent renewable energy by 2020 was a well-timed boost for the wind industry, but may not
benefit as much other promising renewable energy technologies.
Allens staff sign up for reconciliation - 20 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has become the first major Australian law firm to implement a Reconciliation Action Plan.
Allens acts for Amcor on A$3.1 billion equity and debt funding package - 18 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Amcor Limited on its A$3.1 billion equity and debt funding package for its proposed acquisition of
Alcan Packaging from the Rio Tinto Group – valued at US$2.025 billion – which was announced today.
Allens acts on proposed acquisition of Felix Resources - 14 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Felix Resources, the Queensland-based coal producer, in regards to its proposed acquisition by
leading Chinese resource company Yanzhou Coal Mining Company Limited.
Allens acts for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank on $300 million equity raising - 10 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank in an equity raising valued at A$300 million.
Allens acts for Goodman Group on A$1.8 billion capital raising - 7 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Goodman Group, an international integrated property group, on a capital raising valued at A$1.8 billion.
Allens acts for ALE Property Group on A$105 million equity raising - 6 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for ALE Property Group, Australia's largest listed freehold owner of pubs, on an equity raising valued
at A$105 million via an accelerated entitlement offer and an institutional placement.
Allens acts for Thiess-Degrémont JV in winning bid for Australia’s biggest desalination plant - 5 August 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Thiess, one of Australia's largest construction and services companies, and Degrémont, a world
leader in desalination technology, for their role in the winning consortium's bid for the Victorian Desalination Project.
Allens acts for underwriters on NAB's $2.75 billion placement - 22 July 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the joint lead managers and underwriters - Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs JBWere and Merrill Lynch - of the
A$2 billion institutional placement by National Australia Bank announced on 22 July 2009.
Allens acts for lenders on the refinancing of the Hills M2 and M1 Eastern Distributor motorways - 20 July 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the lenders in two of the Transurban Group's major tollroad refinancing transactions in recent months.
Allens acts for TenCate on sale of A$40 million joint venture interest - 16 July 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Royal Ten Cate, the multinational textile technology and chemical company, on the sale
of a 50 per cent joint venture interest to JV partner Noel P Hunt International Limited.
Innovation driving project finance market - 16 July 2009
Innovation is driving new life into the project finance sector as Governments, companies and funders look at new ways to get deals
off the ground post the global credit crunch.
Allens acts for Investa on largest development sale in Sydney for 2009 - 15 July 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Investa Property Group (Investa), a fully integrated real estate company, on the sale
of the largest development site in Sydney for the year to EnergyAustralia, one of the largest energy suppliers in Australia.
Allens announces Partners and Senior Associates for 2009 - 10 July 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed Mun Yeow and Andrew Maher as Partners of the firm.
Allens acts for the Plenary Group in winning Biosciences Research Centre PPP bid - 7 July 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for the Plenary Group as leader of the winning consortium for the A$230 million Biosciences Research
Centre project, a joint initiative of the Victorian Government, through the Department of Primary Industries, and La Trobe University.
Mergers and acquisitions market set for long, slow recovery - 3 July 2009
A 40 per cent plunge in global merger & acquisition (M&A) activity for the first six months of 2009 is not unexpected, according to
Allens Arthur Robinson chairman and co-head of M&A Ewen Crouch.
Record run of capital raisings set to continue over the next 12 months - 1 July 2009
Continuing uncertainty in the economy should provide opportunities for the recent run of capital raisings to continue during the new
financial year, according to a leading capital markets lawyer.
Allens advises Victorian Government on train and tram franchising - 26 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for the Victorian Government's Department of Transport on its worldwide tender for the operation
of Melbourne's train and tram networks, known as the Metropolitan Rail (Train and Tram) Franchising Project.
Allens acts for Aviva on sale of wealth management business to NAB - 24 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Aviva plc, one of the world’s largest insurance groups and the largest insurance services provider
in the UK, on the sale of Aviva Australia Holdings Ltd to the National Australia Bank.
Allens chief goes homeless for the night - 19 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson Chief Executive Partner Michael Rose was one of about 200 business leaders who spent last night on Sydney's
streets for the 2009 CEO Sleepout.
Allens acts for CEMEX in $2.02 billion sale agreement of Australian operations - 18 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., a global building materials company, on its sale of its Australian operations to
Holcim Group, the world's second largest cement maker.
Allens acts for Goodman in formation of partnership with China Investment Corporation - 17 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for long-standing client Goodman Group, the international integrated
property group, in the formation of a partnership with China Investment Corporation.
Allens acts for Hutchison on merger with Vodafone - 11 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for Hutchison in the merger of its Australian telecommunications business with Vodafone, which was
announced on 9 February 2009 and, following clearance from the ACCC last week, was completed on 10 June 2009.
Allens acts on $US15.2 billion capital raising - 8 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is advising long-term client Rio Tinto in relation to its proposed $US15.2 billion capital raising.
Allens advises NAB on South East Queensland Schools PPP - 4 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for the National Australia Bank Limited in its role as private sector project financier of the South East
Queensland Schools Public Private Partnership Project, the initiative that will see seven new state schools built in high-growth areas
of South East Queensland, and involves the first use of the 'supported debt model' developed by Queensland Treasury.
Allens acts for CBA on first issuance of bonds into Thai debt markets - 4 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on the first issuance of bonds into the
Thai debt markets by an Australian organisation.
Allens acts for GPT on A$100 million sale of shopping centre - 4 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for GPT RE Limited, one of Australia’s largest diversified listed property groups,
in relation to the transaction for the sale of the Floreat Forum shopping centre to Australasian Property Investments Pty Limited,
a private Perth property investment and development company.
Allens acts for Charter Hall in A$118 million raising - 28 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Charter Hall Group, an Australian property funds management and development company,
on a A$118 million raising with strategic investment from Gandel Group, the property investment group.
Moral hazard clauses set to become standard in sports contracts - 28 May 2009
Moral hazard clauses that allow sponsors, sports bodies or clubs to tear up contracts because of a players off-field behaviour are
set to become the norm, according to a leading sports lawyer.
Financial institutions bank on Allens' equity capital markets team - 27 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson continues to play a key role in the financial services sector's capital raising deals, with the firm acting for
the underwriters of ANZ's A$2.5 billion institutional share placement.
ASIC lifts the short selling ban – but for how long? - 25 May 2009
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's surprise move to lift its temporary ban on covered short selling of financial
stocks earlier than expected does not signal that it won't intervene in the equity markets again, according to a leading lawyer.
Allens advises Billabong on capital raising - 18 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Billabong International Limited, the iconic Australian brand and clothing
group, on a capital raising of up to A$290 million.
Employers' IP in danger as job losses mount - 11 May 2009
Employees made redundant due to the global economic downturn may be walking out the door with more than ill-feelings, according
to a leading intellectual property lawyer.
Winner of Allens-sponsored art prize announced - 8 May 2009
Sydney artist Rodney Pople has won the $20,000 NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize, which is sponsored by Allens Arthur Robinson.
Allens acting for CPPIB in $2 billion acquisition of stapled securities - 8 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Canada Pension Plan Investment Board on its proposal to acquire stapled securities in Macquarie
Communications Infrastructure Group.
Allens acts for GPT on $1.2 billion underwritten capital raising - 7 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is advising The GPT Group, one of Australia’s largest diversified listed property groups, on a capital raising to raise
a minimum of A$1.2 billion.
Allens advises Iluka on $114 million institutional placement - 7 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Iluka Resources Limited, the producer and processor of mineral sands and the largest producer
of zircon in the world, on an institutional placement raising A$114 million.
Allens equity capital markets team keeps raising the bar - 7 May 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has continued to demonstrate its strong equity capital markets capability this month with key advisory roles on three more
significant capital raising deals valued at more than a combined total of $A1.6 billion.
Allens acts for Aberdeen in acquisition of fund management assets - 6 May 2009
Leading international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson is advising Aberdeen Asset Management PLC on the acquisition of certain fund management assets and
businesses of Credit Suisse Group AG, spanning businesses in Europe, Asia and Australasia.
Government announces changes to emissions trading scheme… but will they be enough? - 4 May 2009
The Federal Government's announcement today that it would make some changes to its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is to be welcomed,
according to a leading climate change lawyer.
Allens advises Aristocrat on $200 million capital raising deal - 28 April 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson's Equity Capital Markets team continues to keep busy on the most significant capital raisings of 2009, working
with Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) on its recent institutional placement, which raised A$200 million.
Allens acts for OneSteel on rights issue - 16 April 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for global steel manufacturer and distributor OneSteel Ltd in the company's accelerated non-renounceable
rights issue with institutional placement.
Allens officially opens new Jakarta premises - 9 April 2009
Leading Asia Pacific law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has officially opened the new premises for its network member firm in Jakarta, Widyawan & Partners.
Foreign Investment Review Board relaxes rules for residential acquisitions - 9 April 2009
Developers should be taking steps to benefit from the Foreign Investment Review Board's relaxed guidelines for the sale of
new residential real estate to foreigners, according to Allens Arthur Robinson Partner Tony Davies.
Allens Arthur Robinson IP practice ranked number one once again - 2 April 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has been named Australian Intellectual Property Firm of the Year 2009 by Managing Intellectual Property at an awards ceremony in London.
Australia and China provide M&A beacon in economic gloom - 2 April 2009
Mergers and acquisitions activity in Australia and out of Greater China are the bright spots in an otherwise lacklustre first quarter of
regional deal activity, according to leading Asia Pacific law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.
Allens acts for Tabcorp in first ASX-listed corporate bond issue in almost 20 years - 26 March 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Tabcorp Holdings Limited on the first major retail offering of corporate bonds in almost 20 years.
Flexibility a must during tough economic times - 25 March 2009
Organisations cannot afford to cut back on investment in flexible work programs during tough economic times, according to a leading flexibility expert.
Increase in insurance litigation heads to Australia and Asia - 13 March 2009
The collapse of the subprime market in the United States and the subsequent credit crisis has triggered a wave of litigation and regulatory action
against investment and finance companies that will soon hit Australia and Asia, according to a leading insurance lawyer.
Allens acts for van Laack in Herringbone buy-out - 12 March 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for van Laack GmbH, the German-owned, international shirting company,
in its acquisition of Australian-owned Herringbone.
Storm clouds gather for listed companies over shareholder class actions - 10 March 2009
A perfect storm of factors is making the threat of shareholder class actions greater than ever, according to a leading commercial litigation lawyer.
Allens to move Melbourne office to 101 Collins Street - 9 March 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has signed an agreement to relocate its Melbourne office to 101 Collins Street from the start of 2012.
Allens acts for Wesfarmers on significant refinancing - 6 March 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted on a first for the Asia Pacific in helping Wesfarmers Limited obtain a forward debt extension totalling
$4.1 billion in its syndicated facility and a large number of bilaterals.
Fact Sheet: Carbon capture and storage legislation in Australia - 5 March 2009
In the past five months, significant legislation and amendments to existing legislation to facilitate carbon capture and storage (CCS)
have been passed at both a federal and state level in Australia
Allens acts for ANZIS in part-acquisition of Neerabup Power Station - 3 March 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised ANZ Infrastructure Services Limited (ANZIS) in the recent acquisition by the Energy Infrastructure
Trust (EIT) of Babcock & Brown Power Ltd's interest in the Neerabup Power Station
Free trade agreement provides complexity amid the opportunities - 2 March 2009
The ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand free trade agreement signed last week will increase opportunities for businesses across the region but will create an
extremely complex strata of tariff measures and other free trade commitments, according to a leading South East Asian lawyer.
Allens principal adviser for Rio Tinto on strategic deal with Chinalco - 2 March 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted as the lead legal adviser to Rio Tinto in the high profile negotiation and agreement of Rio Tinto's major strategic
alliance transaction with Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco), as announced on 12 February 2009.
Allens acts for Shell in extensive deal with Arrow Energy - 26 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Shell in acquisitions from, and a joint venture deal with, Arrow Energy Ltd, the global coal seam gas company.
Allens acts for ACCIONA Agua in its joint bid win for A$1.4 billion desalination plant - 23 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for ACCIONA Agua, an international leader in water treatment, in assisting the company's
successful bid for Adelaide's A$1.4 billion desalination plant contract.
Allens acts for Hutchison in merger with Vodafone - 20 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson is acting for Hutchison in the merger of its Australian telecommunications business with Vodafone
creating a 50:50 joint venture, VHA Pty Limited.
Allens advises Thai Government on infrastructure funding framework - 20 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised the Thailand Government on its new Public Private Partnership framework aimed at providing
funding for major infrastructure projects across the country.
Changing conditions cloud continuous disclosure requirements - 18 February 2009
A combination of vigilant regulators and a volatile stock market has produced a heightened awareness among listed companies of the requirements
for continuous disclosure, according to a leading commercial disputes lawyer.
Businesses now face the second 'R' word - 16 February 2009
Companies already dealing with the global economic downturn can expect to face a raft of new government regulations in the coming months.
Allens advises Qantas on capital raising deal worth $500 million - 12 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has advised Qantas Airways Limited on its recent capital raising. The transaction raised $500 million
for Qantas via an institutional placement, and will be followed by a share purchase plan for Qantas retail shareholders.
Allens acts for DEXUS in part-sale of 6-star, Green Star development - 12 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for DEXUS Property Group, one of Australia's largest diversified property groups, in a comprehensive
deal that saw the sale of a one-third interest in its new premier office tower development in Sydney.
Energy and resources senior associate joins Allens - 11 February 2009
Alison Baxter has recently returned to Allens Arthur Robinson's Perth practice as a senior associate in its energy
and resources group.
Economic downturn provides opportunity for better supply chain agreements - 11 February 2009
Businesses should use the economic downturn to take stock of their supply chain practices to make sure they are in a more
advantageous position when the economy bounces back, according to a leading construction and infrastructure lawyer.
Allens acts for Henderson Group in capital raising of $106 million to part finance acquisition - 9 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Henderson Group plc, the international financial services group,
on a capital raising valued at approximately A$106 million.
Allens continues to show strong equity capital markets capability - 9 February 2009
In the first few weeks of 2009, Allens Arthur Robinson has continued to demonstrate its strong equity capital markets capability.
Allens acts for Wesfarmers Limited in capital raising of $4.6 billion - 5 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for Wesfarmers Limited, Australia's largest
retailer, on its equity capital raising which secures a minimum of $4.6 billion.
Allens acts for AngloGold Ashanti in sale of US$1.1bn stake in gold mine - 5 February 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has acted for AngloGold Ashanti Ltd, one of the world's leading gold producers, on the sale of
its interest in the world class Boddington Gold Mine Project.
Allens involved in United Nations human rights project - 2 February 2009
Leading law firm Allens Arthur Robinson will work with the United Nations on a
world-wide project designed to better understand the link between corporate law
practices and human rights.
Financing for projects across Asia hard to come by in 2009 - 19 January 2009
Governments could be left holding the bag on major infrastructure projects in 2009 as private sector funding becomes difficult to obtain, according
to one of the Asia's leading project finance lawyers.
Mergers & acquisitions activity set for sluggish start in 2009 - 6 January 2009
The long-buoyant Asia-Pacific mergers & acquisitions market is set for a sluggish start in 2009, according to the law firm ranked as one of the leaders in the region.
Allens on the move in Asia - 5 January 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson has relocated its offices in Hong Kong and Jakarta and has completed its refurbished premises in Cambodia as the firm continues its
long-standing investment in the region.
2008
Fact Sheet: Federal Government's 2020 emissions target and Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - 16 December 2008
The Government has announced its intention to commence the Scheme on 1 July
2010. People need to be prepared for this now. Government, too, has its work cut
out to address all flow-on effects from the introduction of the Scheme.
Businesses need to be ready now for
emissions reduction scheme - 15 December 2008
Businesses will need to get prepared immediately if they are to be ready for the Federal
Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it begins on 1 July 2010, according to
a leading climate change lawyer.
Allens employs new system for closer
contact with clients - 8 December 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson will implement a new practice management system, ADERANT
Expert, with a focus on further strengthening client relationships.
Secretaries provide pro bono support
for Redress WA applications - 1 December 2008
Four legal secretaries from the Perth office of law firm Allens Arthur Robinson
are working pro bono with the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia to
process claims for compensation made by victims of abuse suffered while children
in State care.
Lawyers grow the 'stache to
raise the cash - 20 November 2008
For eleven months of the year they are the clean-shaven Allens Arthur Robinson
Banking & Finance team in Melbourne.
Allens Arthur Robinson appoints new Chairman - 19 November 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson Partner Ewen Crouch has been elected Chairman of
the firm.
New legislation adds certainty to
carbon capture and storage projects - 14 November 2008
Last-minute amendments to the Federal Government's legislation for carbon
capture and storage (CCS) in offshore waters will provide crucial
encouragement for CCS projects, according to a leading climate change lawyer.
Fact sheet: Carbon capture and
storage - 14 November 2008
Carbon capture and storage information.
Firm ranks high in Chambers Asia
rankings - 14 November 2008
The latest firm rankings by Chambers Asia demonstrate that the firm has
continued to expand its already strong presence in Asia.
Allens' pro bono work recognised
with prestigious award - 12 November 2008
The firm's pro bono work has been
recognised by the Victoria Law Foundation with the awarding of a Distinguished
Pro Bono Award 2008.
Allens' People & Development team
recognised at HR awards - 7 November 2008
The People & Development department of Allens Arthur Robinson has been
recognised for their outstanding work over the past 12 months by being named
finalists in two recent HR awards - the 2008 Australian HR Awards and the
Australian HR Institute Awards.
Rhodes Scholar calls for action to halt acid attacks - 6 November 2008
Australia's latest Rhodes Scholar has called for action to halt acid attacks
that are leaving hundreds of Pakistani women, children and men horrifically
disfigured.
Allens assists Goodman Group in A$955
million equity raising - 5 November 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson (Allens) has advised global property group Goodman on its successful A$955
million equity raising.
Project finance squeeze will drive M&A activity - 31 October 2008
A significant tightening in the availability of finance for major projects will
see many smaller energy and resources companies snapped up around the Asia
Pacific.
Company chiefs may be held liable over
IT requirements for emissions reporting - 23 October 2008
CEOs could be held personally liable and face fines of up to $220,000 if they
fail to ensure that their company's information technology systems are capable
of complying with new emissions reporting requirements.
Allens Arthur Robinson lead the
Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg M&A adviser tables - 3 October 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has again come out on top in both the Q3 2008 Thomson
Reuters M&A Legal Advisor Review and the Bloomberg Asia Pacific M&A Legal
Advisory League tables.
Allens' appoints new M&A partner -
24 September 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed Vijay Cugati as a partner in its M&A team.
Carbon capture and storage is the
key to Australia's emissions trading scheme - 5 September 2008
Australia will need to invest substantially in carbon capture and storage
technology if it is to meet the emissions reductions targets outlined in
Professor Ross Garnaut's supplementary report, released today.
Panda pirates 'kung-fued' -
17 August 2008
An attempt to pirate one of the world's most recognisable trade marks has been
shut down after legal action taken by Allens Arthur Robinson lawyers in Sydney and Beijing.
M&A work holds up despite economic slowdown -
7 August 2008
The international economic slowdown has not seen a shut-down of merger and
acquisition activity, according to Allens Arthur Robinson M&A co-practice leader
Ewen Crouch.
Strong flow of project financings
to continue in Asia Pacific - 5 August 2008
One of the world's leading project finance legal advisers has predicted
continued strong growth in resources and infrastructure project financings in
the Asia Pacific over the next 12 months.
Lack of detail for coal-fired
electricity generators a concern: climate change legal expert - 16 July 2008
The Federal Government's assistance plan for coal-fired electricity generators
may cause considerable concern for that industry, according to Allens Arthur
Robinson Partner Grant Anderson.
Allens Arthur Robinson leads the
Thomson M&A adviser tables - 3 July 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has dominated the announced Australasian mergers and
acquisitions market for the first half of 2008, according to the Thomson
Reuter's M&A Legal Advisor Review released today.
Allens Arthur Robinson announces
nine new partners - 25 June 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have
been elected to the partnership, effective 1 July, 2008.
Allens Arthur Robinson involved
in ground-breaking United Nations report - 30 May 2008
Leading international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has played an important
role in a United Nations report on the role of corporations in human rights,
which is to be considered by the UN Human Rights Council next week.
Allens' new China trade mark
agency - 17 April 2008
Leading international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has continued its
expansion in Greater China with the launch of a new locally licensed
intellectual property business in China - Allens Arthur Robinson Intellectual
Property (Beijing) Limited.
Allens Arthur Robinson leads the
Thomson M&A adviser tables - 04 April 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has dominated the announced Australasian
mergers and acquisitions market for the first quarter of 2008, according to the
Thomson Financial M&A Legal Advisor Review released today.
Allens Arthur Robinson acts as legal
adviser in Fresenius Kabi's acquisition of Cosco Pharm - 04 April 2008
Leading international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has acted as the
legal adviser for Fresenius Kabi (China) in the company's acquisition of 100 per
cent of the equity in Cosco Pharm, the third-largest manufacturer of blood bags
in China.
Allens Arthur Robinson continues its
commitment to growth in Western Australia - 02 April 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has once again illustrated its commitment to continue
growing its Western Australian practice with the appointment of Tim Lester
as a partner specialising in corporate and finance matters.
Bright lawyers embrace dark times
- 28 March 2008
Leading international law firm Allens Arthur Robinson will once again take part
in the annual Earth Hour on Saturday, 29 March at 8pm.
Allens' Brisbane practice gains
corporate specialist - 27 March 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed Chelsey Evans as a corporate
partner to the firm's Brisbane office.
Allens wins Client Awards
- 13 March 2008
Leading international law firm, Allens Arthur Robinson has won the 'Best
Professional Services Firm' (revenue over $200 million) and 'Best Law Firm'
(revenue over $100 million) awards in the annual BRW Client Choice Awards.
Allens moves to 567 Collins Street,
Melbourne - 12 March 2008
Leading international law firm, Allens Arthur Robinson, has
entered an initial 12-year lease for new Melbourne premises at 567 Collins St.
Businesses put on notice over
'green' claims in advertising - 7 February 2008
Businesses have been put on notice after the Australian Competition and Consumer
Commission's recent decision to closely examine advertising containing
references to carbon offsets and 'green' products to ensure accuracy.
Allens Arthur Robinson dominates
Dealogic project finance legal adviser tables - 25 January 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has again dominated the Australian project finance legal
adviser tables for 2007, according to the Dealogic Project Finance Legal
Advisor Review released today.
Bloomberg ranks AAR as number one
Australian/New Zealand IPO issuer adviser - 10 January 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson has been ranked the leading Australian/New Zealand IPO
issuer's adviser, by volume, in Bloomberg's 2007 league tables.
Allens Arthur Robinson leads the
Thomson M&A adviser tables - 3 January 2008
Allens Arthur Robinson dominated the announced Australasian mergers and
acquisitions market in 2007, according to the Thomson Financial M&A Legal
Advisor Review released today.
2007
Allens Arthur Robinson's Asia leader
relocates to Hong Kong – 20 November 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson has announced the firm's Asian Executive Partner, Jim
Dunstan, will relocate from Australia to Hong Kong.
AAR acts for Rio Tinto in relation
to BHP Billiton approach – 12 November 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it is acting as Australian legal counsel to Rio
Tinto in relation to an approach made by BHP Billiton.
Allens Arthur Robinson appoints new
Queensland Practice Director – 25 October 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson has announced the appointment of Erin Feros as the firm's
new Queensland Practice Director, effective 1 November.
Reforms to taxation of Public
Private Partnerships: Contact for media comment – 16 August 2007
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, is expected to
today introduce into Federal Parliament changes to the Income Tax Assessment
Act relating to the taxation of Public Private Partnerships.
AAR acts for Bendigo Bank on its
proposed merger with Adelaide Bank – 9 August 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it is acting as legal counsel to Bendigo Bank on
its proposed merger with Adelaide Bank.
AAR acts for Westpac on the proposed
listing of BT's investment management business – 9 August 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it is acting as legal counsel to Westpac Banking
Corporation in relation to the proposed float of the investment management arm
of its subsidiary, BT Financial Group.
Allens Arthur Robinson wishes partner
success in new role – 5 July 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson has congratulated partner Bob Santamaria on his
appointment as Group General Counsel of ANZ Bank.
Allens Arthur Robinson features
strongly in first–half M&A tables – 3 July 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson featured strongly in large Australasian mergers and
acquisitions occurring in first–half 2007, according to the Thomson Financial
M&A Legal Advisor Review released today.
Allens Arthur Robinson prepares for further
growth in West Australia with lateral partner appointment – 12 June 2007
The chairman of Allens Arthur Robinson, Jim Thynne, today announced
the firm is preparing for more growth in its West Australian practice with the
appointment of Tim Lester to the Perth office as partner, specialising in
corporate and finance matters.
Allens Arthur Robinson's M&A team:
'Australian Deal Team of the Year' – 16 May 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice group has been
named 'Australian Deal Team of the Year' at the 2007 ALB Australasian Law
Awards.
Allens Arthur Robinson and TSMP
form Singapore Joint Law Venture – 24 April 2007
International law firm Allens Arthur Robinson and Singapore–based law firm TSMP
Law Corporation announced today they will enter into a joint law venture in
Singapore, to be known as Allens Arthur Robinson TSMP, from 1 June 2007.
Allens Arthur Robinson announces 12 new
partners – 12 April 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson is pleased to announce the following 12 lawyers
have been elected to the partnership, effective July 1, 2007: Igor Bogdanich,
Marcus Clark, Jacqueline Downes, Stuart Mengler, Jason Morris, Darren Murphy,
Ren Niemann, Nick Rudge, Malcolm Stephens, Miriam Stiel, Tom Story and David
Yates.
Allens Arthur Robinson acts for
Wesfarmers in proposal to acquire Coles Group – 4 April 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it is acting as legal counsel to Wesfarmers
Limited in relation to its proposal to acquire the whole of Coles Group Limited.
Allens Arthur Robinson 'threepeats'
as Employer of Choice for Women – 13 March 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson has been awarded an EOWA Employer of Choice for
Women citation by the Federal Government's Equal Opportunity for Women in the
Workplace Agency for the third consecutive time.
Allens Arthur Robinson again ranked
number one Australian legal adviser in global project finance deals – 8
February 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson was again entrusted with a greater dollar amount of
project finance deals in 2006 than any other Australian firm, according to the
Dealogic Global Project Finance Review.
Allens Arthur Robinson records
strong results in M&A in 2006 – 3 January 2007
Allens Arthur Robinson's Mergers & Acquisitions team has come home with a rush
in the second half of 2006, according to the Thomson Financial 2006 M&A Legal
Advisor Review released today.
2006
Allens Arthur Robinson acts for
Qantas in response to proposal from Airline Partners Australia – 14
December 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it has acted as legal counsel to Qantas in its
investigation of the approach it received from a private equity consortium and
is now advising on its response to the A$11.1 billion takeover proposal which
was subsequently made by Airline Partners Australia.
Allens
Arthur Robinson appoints Michael Rose as Managing Partner Elect on the
retirement of Tom Poulton in July 2007 – 6 December 2006
The chairman of Allens Arthur Robinson, Mr Jim Thynne, today announced that Mr
Michael Rose has been appointed to take over the role of Managing Partner at the
end of Mr Tom Poulton's term on July 1 2007. Mr Rose is currently Executive
Partner of AAR's Litigation and Dispute Resolution department.
Allens Arthur Robinson farewells
partner – 9 November 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson today announced that Partner Jon North will retire from
the firm on 31 December 2006, taking up a position as an executive director of
Gresham Advisory Partners.
Allens Arthur Robinson adds Vietnam
to Asian network – 3 November 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson announced today that it plans to expand its on the
ground presence in the Asian region through the establishment of offices in
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and the transfer of the current Vietnamese
operations of Phillips Fox.
Allens Arthur Robinson acts for
CEMEX in bid for Rinker Group – 30 October 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it is acting as legal counsel to CEMEX in
its A$16.8 million takeover proposal for Rinker Group.
Allens Arthur Robinson takes silver
in New York corporate race – 12 October 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson showed winged heels in running into second place in the
mixed teams section of the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge Championship
earlier this week.
Allens Arthur Robinson picks up
another Client Choice award – 21 September 2006
The International Law Office (ILO) has announced that Allens
Arthur Robinson is the recipient of the 2006 Australian Client Choice Award.
Allens Arthur Robinson wishes
departing partner all success – 20 September 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson today announced that Andrew Clarke,
Partner in the Sydney Corporate and Commercial department, will retire from the
firm on 31 December 2006. Andrew will be taking up a position as a Managing
Director and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions for Citigroup in Australia and New
Zealand early next year.
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms
advisory role for electronic communications network – 13 September 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson confirms it is acting for a joint
venture between New Zealand Stock Exchange, Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Goldman
Sachs JBWere, Macquarie Bank and CommSec regarding an electronic communications
network to provide certain trade reporting and crossing services for securities.
AAR contributes to Queensland's
legal heritage – 31 August 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed the Supreme Court of Queensland Library to
preserve over 120 years of priceless Queensland legal history.
Allens Arthur Robinson named
insurance law firm of the year – 26 July 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson has been named Law Firm of the Year at the 2006
Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards.
Allens Arthur Robinson expands
charitable commitments – 24 July 2006
After an extensive review process, Allens Arthur Robinson has confirmed it is
financially supporting 23 charitable organisations and projects in their 2006/07
activities.
Revised anti-money laundering Bill a
step forward – 13 July 2006
The revised Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Bill
released today by the Federal Government is more business-friendly than previous
versions of the Bill, although the vital question of a transition period was
still unclear.
Allens Arthur Robinson tops IPO
league tables – 6 July 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson advised on the highest value of
initial public offerings (IPOs) of any law firm in Australia and
New Zealand in the past six months with 39% of market share, according to
research by Bloomberg.
Allens Arthur Robinson appoints new
Special Counsel and Senior Associates – 30 June 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson is preparing for further growth, appointing
seven new Special Counsel and 27 new Senior Associates.
New Partners announced – 4
May 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson is pleased to announce six lawyers have been
elected to the Partnership, effective July 1, 2006.
Allens Arthur Robinson
Partner 'Dealmaker of the Year' – 10 April 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson Partner Ewen Crouch has been named 'Australian
Dealmaker of the Year' at the 2006 ALB Australasian Law Awards.
Clients rank Allens Arthur Robinson
best large Australian professional services firm for second consecutive year –
9 March 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson was last night again selected as the Best Large
Professional Services Firm of the Year and the Best Large Law Firm in the 2006
BRW-St.George Client Choice awards. Adding to its accolades, AAR also won
the Best Queensland Professional Services Firm award.
Allens Arthur Robinson a smart
choice for women – Federal Government – 21 February 2006
Leading law firm Allens Arthur Robinson was today awarded an EOWA Employer
of Choice for Women citation by the Federal Government's Equal Opportunity for
Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
AAR increases lead in Asia Pacific
project finance – 8 February 2006
Allens Arthur Robinson has increased its share of the Asia Pacific project
finance advisory market, again ranking first in Dealogics' 'Asia Pacific
Legal Advisers on Project Finance Deals 2005' table and the 'Australasia Legal
Advisers on Project Finance Deals 2005'.
Allens Arthur Robinson goes global in
M&A – 4 January 2006
Leading law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has shown its international
experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Thomson Financial 2005 M&A
Legal Advisor Review, being the only Australian-based firm to feature in the
European, UK, Asia-Pacific and Australasian league tables.
2005
AAR acts for ANZ in Tianjin City
Commercial Bank acquisition – 12 December 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for ANZ in its proposed subscription for a 19.9 per
cent stake in China's Tianjin City Commercial Bank for approximately US$120
million (A$161 million).
Allens Arthur Robinson boosts
Shanghai team – 28 November 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson has announced that two partners will be relocating
to its Shanghai office, replacing departing partner Michael Cripps.
The RAARmones to blitz in charity
rock event – 6 October 2005
The spirit of iconic '70s punk band the Ramones will be rocking at the Brisbane
Entertainment Centre on 15 October when Allens Arthur Robinson band the
RAARmones takes to the stage in the name of charity.
Allens Arthur Robinson wins Hong
Kong Client Choice award – 28 September 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson has been ranked above all US, English and Asian
firms in being awarded the International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice award
2005 for Hong Kong. AAR was praised by clients for its clear, decisive
recommendations and its commercial awareness. (Download
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Allens Arthur Robinson adds to
anti-money laundering team – 29 July 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed Judy Maguire to its anti-money laundering
(AML) team, preparing for further growth in its AML practice led by Partners
Anna Lenahan and Peter Jones. (Download
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Allens Arthur Robinson's charitable
commitments – 27 July 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson has confirmed it is financially supporting 25 charitable
organisations and projects in their 2005/06 activities.
Allens Arthur Robinson appoints
two new Banking & Finance partners – 17 June 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson has announced that Tom Highnam and Rob Watt, both
Senior Associates in the firm's Banking & Finance Department based in Sydney,
will become Partners on 1 July.
AAR acts for GPT in breaking away
from Lend Lease – 10 June 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson played a significant role in corporate history when it
acted for General Property Trust in the deal that saw GPT internalise its
management on 2 June, creating a A$7.2 billion stapled entity and ending its
34-year relationship with Lend Lease.
Allens Arthur Robinson wins
Australasian Law Firm of the Year – 23 May
2005
Leading law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has been named 2005 Australasian Law
Firm of the Year by international legal publishers Chambers and Partners. AAR
Chairman Jim Thynne accepted the prestigious award on behalf of the firm at a
ceremony in London over the weekend.
Allens Arthur Robinson elects new
Partners – 10 May 2005
'On behalf of the Partners and staff of Allens Arthur Robinson, congratulations
to our newest Partners. I am sure they will make a significant contribution to
the firm's future success. We are always delighted to bring new talent into the
partnership and to see it continue to grow, diversify and flourish,' said Allens
Arthur Robinson Chairman, Jim Thynne.
Allens Arthur Robinson wins
International Deal of the Year Award – 1 May 2005
Leading legal firm Allens Arthur Robinson collected the International Deal of
the Year Award at the Australasian Legal Business (ALB) Deals of the Year
2005 Awards ceremony over the weekend. The award was presented to AAR for its
work with client News Corp in its successful reincorporation from Australia to
the USA.
Master Class to highlight water
market's future – 17 March 2005
An increase in funding for water saving projects and substantial progress
towards reforms that recognise the true value of water is possible now that four
states have agreed to rejoin the National Water Initiative (NWI), according to
Allens Arthur Robinson partner Grant Anderson.
Allens Arthur Robinson wins
prestigious intellectual property award – 8 March 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson's strong intellectual property and trade mark practice
has been recognised by an international poll as one of the top firms in trade
mark and copyright work.
Allens Arthur Robinson wins 'Client
Choice' awards – 3 March 2005
Leading legal firm Allens Arthur Robinson has been acknowledged as a
pacesetter in client service in the BRW-St.George Client Choice Awards,
receiving the 'Large Professional Services Firm of the Year' and 'Best Large Law
Firm' awards in Sydney last night.
Allens Arthur Robinson is top legal
adviser on project finance deals in Asia-Pacific for 2004 – 12 January 2005
Allens Arthur Robinson has won the coveted top spot on both the 'Asia-Pacific
Legal Advisers on Project Finance Deals 2004' table and the 'Australasia Legal
Advisers on Project Finance Deals 2004' table in the Dealogic Project Finance
Review for 2004.
2004
AAR acts for ANZ in Cambodian joint
venture bank – 9 December 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for the ANZ Banking Group in a joint venture with
the Royal Group of Companies (Cambodia) to establish a bank in Cambodia.
AAR to open Beijing office –
7 December 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson is set to open a new office in Beijing next month and
will move three more partners into Asia as part of an aggressive expansion plan
to capitalise on market opportunities, particularly from Greater China.
AAR acts for BHP Billiton on its
$2.272 billion share buy-back – 25 November 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for BHP Billiton Limited on its successful
off-market share buy-back of 180.72 million shares at a total cost of
approximately $2.272 billion.
Unique legal sponsorship wins
national marketing award – 27 October 2004
AAR's campaign won the marketing sponsorship category of the Australian
Marketing Institute Awards, which attracts entries from the very best of
Australia's corporate sector.
AAR builds Perth
construction practice with Hollingdales – 20 October 2004
Top boutique Perth construction law firm Hollingdales is to become part of Asia
Pacific law firm Allens Arthur Robinson.
AAR acts for Lion Nathan in sale of
Chinese assets – 28 September 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for Australian brewer Lion Nathan in the sale of
its Chinese beer business to China Resources Breweries (CRB) for US$154 million.
The John Lehane Memorial Lecture
– 20 August 2004
Lord Robert Walker discusses dishonesty and unconscionable conduct in commercial
life – some reflections on accessory liability and knowing receipt.
AAR acts for Associated British
Foods in $1.9 billion deal – 26 July 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for Associated British Foods PLC (ABF)
in its A$1.9 billion purchase of Burns Philp & Co's global yeast and herbs and
spices business.
AAR works on resort deal
– 12 July 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson acted for General Property Trust and Voyages Hotels &
Resorts Pty Limited in their recent acquisition of the P&O Australian Resorts
portfolio.
Allens Arthur Robinson named
Supplier of Excellence – 21 May 2004
Hamersley Iron has awarded Allens Arthur Robinson its "Supplier of
Excellence" award for intellectual services in 2003/04, as part of their
Supplier Recognition Program.
Computer programmers' FTA concerns a furphy
– 14 May 2004
Australian companies using open source software have nothing to fear from
the US Free Trade Agreement, according to technology lawyer Peter James.
Employers face a rise in disability
discrimination claims – 2 April 2004
Employers face an increase in disability discrimination claims as workers hit
by falling workplace and personal injury pay outs seek a new form of legal
compensation, according to a leading employment lawyer.
Allens Arthur Robinson partners with
M2006 – 10 February 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson, the 'Australian Law Firm of the Year', has been
appointed as the official law firm for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games (M2006).
Top Project Finance firm predicts
mixed outlook for 2004 market – 19 January 2004
The outlook for the Australian Project Finance market in Australia is mixed
despite a 34 per cent growth in deals globally in the last year.
Back to the future for former
ASIC Chairman – 15 January 2004
Former Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Chairman
David Knott is joining leading law firm Allens Arthur Robinson as a
Special Adviser.
Allens Arthur Robinson dominates
Australian and Asia Pacific M&A tables – 7 January 2004
Allens Arthur Robinson has topped the 2003 Asia Pacific merger and
acquisition table and has continued its dominance in Australia for the fourth
year running, according to Thomson Financial.
2003
It's not just the English who
drop-kick their way into the Rugby World Cup 2003 final – 21 November 2003
A Melbourne physiotherapist will go from working on local rugby players to
watching 30 of the world's best at the Rugby World Cup 2003 final after winning
the second round of Allens Arthur Robinson's online drop-kicking competition.
Corporate legal challenge
to be played out in Melbourne – 14 November 2003
One of the Asia Pacific's leading law firms and one of the world's top sports
management companies have combined to mount a unique legal challenge against the
Melbourne business community, including Channel 7 and Australia Post.
AAR powers up $1 billion
Schneider/Clipsal deal - 6 November 2003
Allens Arthur Robinson has helped put together a complex multi-jurisdictional
deal between two of the world's largest electronic companies.
AAR partner wins Telstra Business
Woman Award – 25 September 2003
Allens Arthur Robinson partner Louise Benjamin (formerly Louise Castle)
has been named as one of Telstra's Business Women of the Year.
Sixty thousand drop in and try out
for rugby tickets – 24 September 2003
A young Queensland student has proved himself to be Australia's 'super boot' by
beating 60,000 other contestants in Allens Arthur Robinson's online rugby
drop-kicking competition.
Low interest rates, high dollar
produce mixed outlook for M&A market – 3 July 2003
Low interest rates will produce slow growth in the Australian mergers and acquisitions market,
according to Allens Arthur Robinson M&A practice leader Tim Bednall.
AAR appointed Rugby World Cup 2003 Lawyers
– 15 May 2003
Allens Arthur Robinson has been appointed the 'Official Law Firm' for the Rugby World Cup 2003,
which is being held in cities across Australia later this year.
AAR announces new partners – 5 May 2003
Leading Asia-Pacific law firm Allens Arthur Robinson has appointed seven new partners.
The new partners are Greg Bosmans, David Brewster, Richard Gordon, Richard
Spurio, Belinda Thompson and Stuart Weir. Michael Cripps, who has helped Allens Arthur Robinson
successfully build up its Shanghai practice, has also become a partner.
Striking the right balance: business will
welcome the Dawson Report – 16 April 2003
The Federal Government's release of the much awaited report from the Dawson
Committee's review of Part IV of the Trade Practices Act will be warmly welcomed
by most sections of the business community as a balanced response to the competing
interests of the ACCC, large and small business and consumer groups.
AAR works on investment bank link-up
– 2 April 2003
Allens Arthur Robinson has worked on one of the most high-profile mergers of 2003 –
the link up between investment bank and securities firms JBWere and Goldman Sachs.
Securities issuers and underwriters need
to prepare now for war – 18 March 2003
War in Iraq is not only going to affect stock markets, it will raise immediate practical
problems for companies proposing to issue capital and underwriters of capital raising.
Boral High Court Decision – 7 February 2003
In a landmark judgment handed down on 7 February 2003, the High Court of Australia held
that building and construction materials supplier Boral had not contravened the Trade
Practices Act in relation to the Act's misuse of market power provisions.
AAR acts in successful super surcharge
tax case – 5 February 2003
The High Court on Wednesday 5 February handed down its decision in the constitutional
challenge by State judicial officers.
Allens Arthur Robinson completes
M&A hat-trick – 16 January 2003
Allens Arthur Robinson has topped Thomson Financial's M&A rankings for the third consecutive year.
2002
Gutnick Internet libel case
– 10 December 2002
The High Court of Australia's ruling in the defamation case between Victorian
businessman Joseph Gutnick and international news service Dow Jones is an
important, but not surprising, decision.
AMP appoints General Counsel – 4 December 2002
AMP today announced the appointment of David Cohen to the position of General Counsel.
Mr Cohen joins AMP from Allens Arthur Robinson, where he has been a partner since 1991
and the national head of the firm's Funds Management, Real Estate and Superannuation Group
for more than three years.
CFOs OK AAR – 22 November 2002
Australia's investment and banking leaders have named Allens Arthur Robinson corporate
legal services firm of the year.
‘Clearly controversial’
campaign wins marketing accolade – 14 November 2002
The campaign that launched Allens Arthur Robinson has won one of Australia's highest marketing
accolades.
Allens Arthur Robinson's Intellectual
Property Group recognised as industry leaders – 22 August 2002
Allens Arthur Robinson's Intellectual Property Group has capped off an impressive few months
by becoming the only Australian IP firm to be nominated as a finalist for the International
Intellectual Property Law Firm award at the recent Chambers Global Awards 2002.
Allens Arthur Robinson makes it three out of
three in Project Finance – 11 July 2002
International research by Dealogic Capital Data has confirmed Allens Arthur
Robinson as the number one project finance team in Asia for the third time in 18 months.
Slump in Australian mergers and
acquisitions market set to reverse – 4 July 2002
A six month slump in the Australian merger and acquisitions market is set to
reverse, albeit slowly, according to leading Mergers and Acquisitions lawyer, Tim Bednall.
Allens Arthur Robinson is Australia's leading law firm - 19 June 2002
London, United Kingdom – a new survey conducted by Who's Who Legal has found that Allens Arthur Robinson has more of
the world's leading lawyers than any other firm in Australia.
According to Who's Who, we are the leading law firm in both Sydney and Melbourne, and
we have the top practices in the country for competition, e-commerce, litigation, patents
and trademarks. The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers features thirty-six lawyers
from Allens.
Australian law firm makes global top
ten – 15 May 2002
Australia's Allens Arthur Robinson is now one of the world's top ten law
firms according to a newly-released survey of over 5,000 international business
leaders and lawyers.
Allens Business Solutions appoints
Managing Director – 8 May 2002
Former senior Deacons partner, Andrew Martin has been appointed as Managing
Director of Allens Business Solutions. Martin will join Solutions, which offers
high-level commercial and strategic advice and transaction management services
to corporations, government and institutions, this month.
Leading Hong Kong telecommunications
lawyer joins Allens Arthur Robinson – 25 March 2002
One of Hong Kong's most experienced corporate counsel is to join Asia Pacific
law firm Allens Arthur Robinson. Don Hess will join AAR this month from regional
telecommunications giant Pacific Century CyberWorks where he was General Counsel
and Company Secretary.
AAR presents:
The Art of Laurence Hope 9 March – 14 April 2002
Painting Forever: Tony Tuckson 2 March – 5 May 2002
Allens Arthur Robinson is sponsoring these two exhibitions – Laurence Hope at the Queensland University Art Museum and Tony Tuckson's Australia National Gallery of Australia Travelling Exhibition.
AAR – No.1 in Asia Pacific for M&A
– 21 January 2002
Data released by Thomson Financial on January 21 shows Allens Arthur
Robinson leading the field for M&A deals in Asia-Pacific during 2001 with a
top ranking in the broadest category "highest value of M&A deals with
Asia Pacific involvement".
Australia defies Asia Pacific Merger &
Acquisition slowdown– 21 January 2002
Australian-owned companies will remain attractive merger targets for
foreign companies throughout 2002, despite figures released today showing a
slight decline in overall M&A activity.
Australian business must prepare
for a new wave of foreign mergers – 21 January 2002
Australian-owned companies will remain attractive merger targets for foreign
companies throughout 2002, despite figures released today showing a slight decline
in overall M&A activity.
