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COVID-19 exposes M&A risks
Each time our markets experience a major downturn we see bidders trying to extricate themselves from previously announced transactions. If there is a …
Clearer guidance provided: the takeovers panel’s new equity derivatives guidance note
The Takeovers Panel has finally issued its updated guidance on the public disclosure of equity derivatives. This update guidance was published almost a …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises CBA in A$3.3 billion dollar deal on sale of 55% stake in CFS to KKR
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to be advising Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on the sale of its 55% stake in Colonial First State (CFS) to KKR, …
Full Federal Court dismisses ACCC’s appeal against Pacific National’s intermodal terminal acquisition
The Full Federal Court has dismissed the ACCC’s appeal in respect of its case against Pacific National and Aurizon.1 In dismissing the ACCC’s appeal, the …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises Verteva on its A$33 million capital raise
Herbert Smith Freehills’ private equity and venture capital team has advised on a A$33 million capital raising for Verteva, a new Australian fintech …
Herbert Smith Freehills’ M&A and Intellectual Property teams advise Seven West Media on sale of its magazine business to Bauer Media
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Pacific Magazines, part of the Seven West Media Group (SWM), on the sale of its magazine business to Bauer …
Insights and guidance on ASIC’s regulatory focus for public M&A over the second half of 2019
We examine the final corporate finance report recently released by ASIC and provide commentary on the key trends and regulatory focus areas identified …
Undisclosed association and control effects – the Panel’s approach in the Molopo decision validated by the Federal Court
The Federal Court recently dismissed an appeal against the Takeovers Panel’s declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to the affairs of …
Herbert Smith Freehills’ real estate and M&A teams advise Link REIT on A$683 million acquisition of 100 Market Street, Sydney
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Link REIT on its A$683 million acquisition of 100 Market Street, Sydney from the Blackstone Group.Link REIT is a Hong …
COVID-19: People: Contracting tips in light of COVID-19 (Australia)
In addition to impacting on our professional and personal lives, COVID-19 is changing how parties are currently negotiating their commercial …
COVID-19: Pressure Points: Reviewing your contractual obligations (Global)
We have developed a short guide to help you review your existing agreements in light of COVID-19.It provides guidance on what to keep in mind when …
COVID-19: Pressure Points: Material Adverse Change conditions take centre stage (Australia)
Difficult situations can pose difficult questions. The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus material adverse change clauses in deals. …
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