White & Case has snapped up an IT and IP expert from Bird & Bird, citing the increasing need for technological expertise in M&A and private equity transactions.
Personal injury firm LHD Lawyers has acquired Holding Redlich’s personal injury group, Work Injury Lawyers, bolstering the firm’s presence in Victoria.
Global investment firm KKR has signed a deal to acquire renewable energy producer Zenith Energy, which provides services for Australia’s off-grid mining industry.
The ACCC will not oppose Allianz Australia’s plan to acquire the personal insurance business of the RAA after finding the transaction, which is part of a $642 million deal, does not pose a substantial threat to competition in the South Australian market. Insurance giant Allianz announced the $642 million deal with the Royal Automobile Association…
Johns Lyng Group confirmed Wednesday it had received a takeover offer from Pacific Equity Partners for an undisclosed sum and has granted the private equity firm an exclusivity period to undergo due diligence.
Ashurst and King & Wood Mallesons are working behind the scenes on the proposed union of long-time partners Brickworks and investment house Washington H. Soul Pattinson, a merger that shows capital markets are ready to back big deals, one lead lawyer says.
Fletcher Building has confirmed it has received inquiries from prospective buyers of its businesses, including its construction division.
Multinational real estate services and investment giant CBRE will acquire privately-owned commercial real estate agency Burgess Rawson.
Mayne Pharma has said it will file a court challenge to the validity of US drug maker Cosette Pharmaceuticals’ purported termination of a $672 million takeover offer.
Norton Rose Fulbright has lured two M&A parters from Squire Patton Boggs to join its Sydney office during a period of high demand.