This year, the public M&A market experienced a resurgence in activity, with the highest number of deals we have seen in the last decade. Our annual M&A Outlook special report explores the activity, strategies, trends and our predictions for the Australian M&A scene in 2025. Read more and download here: https://lnkd.in/evvZ2kMD
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. With more than 175 years of history and a talented team of over 1000 people, we pride ourselves on our client-focused approach and commitment to excellence. Our fundamental ambition is the success of our clients, and this is reflected in everything we do. We advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile public international law matters in our region, assisting governments and corporations with the resolution of highly complex cross-border disputes. We are the firm of choice for many of the world’s most significant organisations, with our people consistently recognised for providing outstanding client service and delivering exceptional results.
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- Sydney, NSW
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Perth, WA 6000, AU
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Brisbane, QLD 4000, AU
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Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
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Updates
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Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for those under 16 years old. Certain social media platforms will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australian children under the age of 16 from having accounts on their platform. Philip Catania, Eugenia Kolivos, Claire Allen and Kate Mani explore the new requirements.
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We are pleased to be named as the #1 Legal Advisor in Australasia by M&A deal count in the 2024 Mergermarket Global M&A Legal Advisor League Table rankings. Our M&A team has a track record of advising on significant strategic transactions. More here:
M&A and Capital Markets - Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Our head of responsible business and ESG Dr Phoebe Wynn-Pope and special counsel Kate Gill-Herdman, together with Georgia Smith, recently wrote a piece in The Australian, where they examined how Australia’s new climate disclosure regime, which commenced on 1 January 2025, and EU-driven sustainability regulations will impact governance and accountability for Australian directors. More here:
Sustainability regulations up the ante for Australian directors
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AUSTRAC's new investigative and information gathering powers under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Act came into effect today, marking a significant shift to AUSTRAC’s enforcement abilities. Caroline Marshall, Steven Rice, Molly Tredinnick, Julia Vorlaender, Thilini Joseph and Tiana De Silva explore the changes and key considerations for businesses.
New AUSTRAC investigation and examination powers take effect
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We have advised DAZN Group Limited (DAZN) on its A$3.4 billion acquisition of 100% of the Foxtel Group from Foxtel’s shareholders News Corporation and Telstra Group. Led by partners Adam Foreman, Sandy Mak and James North, Corrs advised DAZN on all stages of the transaction with support from experts from the firm’s corporate, technology, media and telecommunications, tax, competition, banking and finance, real estate, environment and planning and employment practices.
Corrs advises DAZN on its $A3.4 billion acquisition of Foxtel
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We have advised the dealers and joint lead managers ANZ, Bank of China, Mizuho, MUFG and NAB, on the establishment of Qube’s A$2 billion Australian debt issuance programme and debut issuances. Led by our partner Jo Dodd, Corrs advised the banks on all aspects of the transaction with support from experts across our banking and finance practice.
Corrs advises dealer group on establishment of Qube’s A$2 billion debt issuance programme and A$600 million issuance - Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Australia recently proposed a Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive to encourage corporations to produce renewable hydrogen in Australia – part of the Future Made in Australia reforms. Luke Imbriano, Tracey Greenaway, Nathan Unitt and Phoebe Maus explore the proposal and key considerations ahead of its introduction.
Proposed $6.7 billion Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive for renewable hydrogen
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