Allens acts for Hutchison on merger with Vodafone
11 June 2009
Allens Arthur Robinson (Allens) 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.
The merger creates a 50:50 joint venture called Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited (VHA), the third largest mobile operator in Australia.
Allens advised Hutchison on the deal for many months, covering three streams: Corporate, Integration Strategy and Competition.
Allens Partner Fiona Crosbie led the Competition team and according to Ms Crosbie: 'The last two months of the deal in particular involved an intense focus on securing clearance from the Commission.
'Allens was thrilled to assist Hutchison on this industry-changing transaction. We look forward to working with VHA as it embarks on a new and exciting journey.'
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| Allens legal team |
Corporate: Victoria Poole (Partner - Sydney), Andrew Finch
(Partner - Sydney), Andrew Wong (Senior Associate - Sydney), Jeremy
Chase (Senior Associate - Singapore) Integration Strategy: Peter James (Partner - Brisbane), Tim Cardiff (Lawyer - Sydney) Competition: Fiona Crosbie (Partner - Sydney), Liana Crowne (Lawyer - Sydney) |
For further information, please contact:
- Jane FoleyCorporate Communications Coordinator,
Melbourne
Ph: +61 3 9613 8503
Jane.Foley@aar.com.au
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Founded in 1822, Allens Arthur Robinson offers one of the most comprehensive legal networks in Australia and Asia with more than 1500 personnel based in 14 cities and eight countries across the region. Clients voted Allens Arthur Robinson the Best Professional Services Firm (revenue over $200 million) and Best Law Firm (revenue over $100 million) in the annual BRW Client Choice Awards 2005, 2006 and 2008. We have been an EOWA Employer of Choice for Women since 2004.
