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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.
