ACCC opens inquiry into Lactalis’ bid for Fonterra assets

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The competition regulator has opened an informal review into whether competition issues would arise should French dairy company Lactalis make a play for the assets of New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra which are up for sale.

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Lander & Rogers settles suit by wheelchair-bound practice group manager

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Lander & Rogers has settled a lawsuit by a former practice group manager alleging the firm engaged in a dodgy invoicing scheme and took adverse action against him after he began using a wheelchair.

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Vehicle Management Systems wins extension to renew patents after forgetting to pay fees

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A company that manufactures vehicle sensing technology used to monitor public parking has been allowed more time to renew its patents, despite opposition from rival SARB.

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Private equity expert joins King & Wood Mallesons from Clayton Utz

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A specialist private equity lawyer with over 20 years of experience has joined King & Wood Mallesons private capital team as a partner.

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Lenders for Bondi Junction property lose bid for break fee, KWM’s fees

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Lender WholeCap has lost its bid for a “break fee” and $430,000 in legal costs billed by King & Wood Mallesons associated with a term sheet for a proposed $66.1 million loan to a Harbour Land entity.

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Victoria sued over Metropolitan Remand Centre construction project

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A contractor working on upgrades at the Metropolitan Remand Centre in Victoria has filed proceedings against the Victorian Correction Infrastructure Partnership, arguing a dispute resolution clause in their contract runs afoul of the SOP Act.

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King & Wood Mallesons advises Transgrid on connecting first renewable energy zone

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King & Wood Mallesons has advised Transgrid on a project to connect the country’s first renewable energy zone to NSW’s energy grid.

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BaptistCare can use Five Dock social housing as security, court finds

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A court has clarified that BaptistCare Community Housing can use a social housing property in Five Dock to secure a loan from Housing Australia for improvements at the site. 

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Gold Road Resources agrees to $3.7B takeover

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Australian mining company Gold Road Resources has agreed to a $3.7 billion takeover by South African mining company Gold Fields.

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