Who's acting

What’s happening, who’s moving, and why it matters

Allens steers Aware Super's merger with TelstraSuper

Nine months. $235bn. One of Australia's biggest super tie-ups done.

May 19, 2026

Allens steers Canva through AI acquisition spree

The top-tier firm guided Australia's most private tech company through a string of M&A moves

May 13, 2026

Corrs and Mallesons steer Regis-Vault's $11bn gold merger

Two miners combine to create Australia's third-largest gold producer

May 6, 2026

G+T and Allens steer $800m Grant Thornton buyout

Private equity-backed Grant Thornton Advisors snaps up its Australian sister firm in one of the largest PE plays in accounting history

May 6, 2026

ASIC strikes out: Federal Court throws out every claim against Nuix

Justice Goodman dismisses every allegation brought by the regulator, from misleading conduct to continuous disclosure.

May 3, 2026

MinterEllison and G+T steer Advanced Innergy's tilt at Matrix Composites

The global materials science group taps MinterEllison for its takeover of the ASX-listed engineering firm, with G+T in the corner for Matrix

Apr 27, 2026

Mallesons and Allens steer NextDC's $2.2bn capital raise as AI demand hits record highs

Mallesons advised NextDC while Allens acted for La Caisse on the dual-track raise

Apr 23, 2026

Gilbert + Tobin advises Starwood on financing for Blackstone's Hamilton Island acquisition

The Miami real estate giant bankrolled Blackstone's iconic island play, and G+T handled the financing

Apr 23, 2026

Corrs steers Whiteoak's bite of Zeus Street Greek

The PE firm takes a significant stake in the $100m+ revenue Greek QSR chain as private equity appetite for fast food heats up

Apr 22, 2026

Corrs and Thomson Geer lead $300m gold takeover

Pan African folds in its Tennant Creek partner as the two firms guide one of the gold sector's tidiest consolidation plays

Mar 30, 2026

High Court hands fashion designer victory over pop star in 17-year trademark fight

A 3:2 finding means the singer's fame didn't extend to clothing, and that her companies had spent years knowingly infringing

Mar 29, 2026

KWM advises Australia Post on blockchain-powered digital stamp launch

The postal giant pairs physical stamps with digital collectibles in a first for the philatelic sector

Mar 12, 2026

Ashurst and KWM steer Aula Energy's solar acquisition from Lightsource bp

Aula picks up five operational solar farms as Lightsource bp pivots to hybrid projects

Mar 3, 2026

G+T, Allens act on Firmus' $14.2bn AI infrastructure deal

Blackstone-led debt facility backs one of Australia's largest private credit financings

Feb 26, 2026

The lawyers behind Eucalyptus' $1.6bn exit to Hims & Hers

G+T and MinterEllison guide the largest trade sale of a venture-backed local company in years

Feb 25, 2026

Allens, G+T act on $11.7bn Qube take-private deal

Macquarie-led consortium inks scheme to delist Australia's largest logistics operator

Feb 22, 2026

G+T tapped to support Antisemitism Royal Commission

Gilbert + Tobin lands key role on Antisemitism Royal Commission

Feb 13, 2026

Ashurst and Clayton Utz line up on $1.2bn Hamilton Island sale

Blackstone snaps up one of Australia’s most iconic tourism assets from Oatley Family

Jan 20, 2026

KWM and Ashurst Steer Westpac’s $21.4bn RAMS Exit

Inside the landmark deal that hands Pepper, KKR and PIMCO one of Australia’s biggest mortgage portfolios.

Nov 21, 2025

DLA Piper, HSF Kramer act on MinRes' US$765m lithium deal

POSCO takes 30% stake in MinRes’ lithium arm

Nov 17, 2025

MinterEllison steers Johns Lyng Group’s $1.3bn take-private

Pacific Equity Partners’ acquisition of the building services group marks one of 2025’s biggest schemes in Australia.

Nov 10, 2025

KWM steers Carma’s $100m ASX debut

The online used car retailer’s rare tech float marks one of the first IPOs under ASIC’s fast-track process.

Nov 7, 2025

Allens, Ashurst act on EQT's $5.2bn bid for AUB Group

The Swedish fund enters six weeks of exclusivity as Ashurst and Allens face off on the one the year's biggest scheme

Nov 3, 2025

Mayne v Cosette: Inside Australia's major MAC battle

How G+T and Corrs faced off in Australia’s major MAC ruling

Oct 27, 2025

Inside Gold Fields' $3.7bn takeover of Gold Road

Another play in the consolidating gold sector

Oct 8, 2025