Gilbert + Tobin

We are pleased to have advised Qube Holdings Limited (ASX:QUB), a leading provider of integrated transport and logistics services in Australia and New Zealand, on the establishment of its Australian Medium Term Note Programme and inaugural issuance under the Programme of $600,000,000 Fixed Rate Notes due 2031 and 2034. The G+T team was led by Head of Banking + Projects Partner, John Schembri, special counsel Louise McCoach and lawyers Nick Cooper and Clarke Heap. John commented: “This is a really exciting transaction for Qube. It demonstrates Qube’s commitment to diversifying its funding base while strengthening its financial flexibility for long-term growth. The establishment of the Programme and successful issuance showcase Qube’s strong market standing and the confidence investors have in its strategy and performance. We are proud to support Qube on this important milestone and look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship". https://lnkd.in/gMpezqgJ

We are pleased to have advised leading multidisciplinary environmental and advisory consultancy EMM Consulting Pty Limited on the strategic minority investment in EMM by Quadrant Private Equity's Strategic Equity Fund. The G+T team was led by Corporate Advisory partner David Josselsohn and lawyers Ashleigh Kern, Alex Fielden and Katerina Burtaev.   David commented: "This transaction marks an important milestone in EMM’s journey, as Quadrant will partner alongside EMM’s existing management team and existing shareholders to drive the next phase of growth. We are proud to have assisted EMM and its founders and look forward to seeing their continued success and growth in partnership with Quadrant”. https://lnkd.in/gXsanz5s

It's been an exciting start to the 2024/25 Summer Clerks Sporting Competition! Our Sydney Summer Clerks recently kicked off the competition at Rushcutters Bay Park, going head-to-head with other law firm teams.

The ACCC’s 5-year Digital Platform Services Inquiry is continuing to explore the rapidly evolving digital economy, covering a diverse range of topics. The inquiry to date has been key to informing the government’s policy around regulation of the digital economy. On 4 December 2024, the ACCC published the ninth and penultimate interim report which re-examines general search services in Australia. Elizabeth Avery, Louise Klamka, Andrew Low, Haidee Leung, Stephanie Dixon and Aaron Park cover the key takeaways from the ACCC’s Interim Report and where to next. https://lnkd.in/gNjviFpR

A report from an expert group established by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority provisionally finds that the dominance of the Apple (Safari) and Google (Chrome) is holding back innovation in the UK. Andrew Low and Peter Waters review the report’s analysis of how Apple and Google upstream individually tie their browsers into their respective operating systems and downstream by agreement into Google’s search engine on iOS. https://lnkd.in/gV96Hjs4

We are delighted to once again sponsor the summer exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. The Yayoi Kusama exhibition, opening this Sunday, is the largest ever exhibition of the artist’s work in Australia. See more here: https://lnkd.in/gte27-He #NGVKusama

ASIC has released Consultation Paper 381 and proposed updates to INFO 225 regarding digital assets. The consultation represents an opportunity for industry to provide feedback to ASIC and contribute to shaping the future of Australia's financial services landscape. Peter Reeves and Emily Shen unpack the paper here https://lnkd.in/gG-GwJM9

We have advised Banked : on its acquisition of 100% of Waave, supporting Banked’s continued global expansion in the Pay by Bank space. The transaction was led by Ilona Hunnisett, with support from Olivia Tabbernal.     Commenting on the transaction, Ilona Hunnisett said: “We’re thrilled to have assisted Banked in its acquisition of Waave as this transaction demonstrates Banked’s commitment to deliver on its vision to create a truly global Pay by Bank network”. https://lnkd.in/gC3TaNjM

We have advised De Grey Mining Ltd on the $5 billion proposed acquisition by Northern Star Resources Limited by way of an all-scrip scheme of arrangement. The G+T team was led by Sarah Turner and included Justin Mannolini 马俊廷 GAICD SF Fin, Janelle Sputore, Sarah Urquhart, Adam Sibum and Rachael G.   Sarah Turner commented on the deal “This pivotal transaction, involving one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in a Tier-1 mining jurisdiction, will allow De Grey shareholders the opportunity to become shareholders in an ASX 50 gold producer”. https://lnkd.in/gAaQYScx

We are delighted to have advised Quadrant Growth Fund, the founders and other shareholders of Quad Lock on its sale to Stockholm-listed Thule Group for $500 million. The G+T team was led by David Josselsohn and Beth Cameron, assisted by Muli Zhou, Kim Nguyen and Katerina Burtaev, and further supported by specialists Charles Coorey and Lachlan Green. David commented: "Having advised Quadrant Growth on its initial investment in Quad Lock in 2020, we are pleased to have assisted Quadrant and the founders of Quad Lock, Chris Peters and Rob Ward, on this transaction. We look forward to seeing this leading Australian business continue to grow under Thule’s ownership”. https://lnkd.in/gCgHHTn3