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

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

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2 min read

KWM steers Carma’s $100m ASX debut

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

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3 min read

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

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

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2 min read

Mayne v Cosette: Inside Autralia's major MAC battle

Mayne v Cosette: Inside Autralia's major MAC battle

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

Oct 27, 2025

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5 min read

Inside Gold Fields' $3.7bn takeover of Gold Road

Inside Gold Fields' $3.7bn takeover of Gold Road

Another play in the consolidating gold sector

Oct 8, 2025

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5 min read

Corrs, HSF Kramer lead on $420m Seven West merger

Corrs, HSF Kramer lead on $420m Seven West merger

A merger that tests ASX rules and investor patience

Oct 6, 2025

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2 min read

Inside ADNOC's failed $36bn Santos tilt

Inside ADNOC's failed $36bn Santos tilt

Why Australia’s biggest-ever cash bid couldn't get across the line

Oct 1, 2025

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5 min read

The Rideshare War Hits Court

The Rideshare War Hits Court

Behind the case alleging corporate espionage

Sep 10, 2025

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6 min read

Qantas' $90m Fight with TWU

Qantas' $90m Fight with TWU

Who's acting on the five-year battle

Sep 8, 2025

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6 min read

Inside Square–Afterpay’s $39bn deal

Inside Square–Afterpay’s $39bn deal

How G+T and KWM stitched Australia’s biggest M&A together

Sep 3, 2025

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5 min read

Inside Epic's courtroom victory over Apple and Google

Inside Epic's courtroom victory over Apple and Google

Who's acting on the biggest tech takedown

Aug 27, 2025

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5 min read

The lawyers behind Domain-CoStar’s $3bn deal

The lawyers behind Domain-CoStar’s $3bn deal

Who's acting on one of the biggest deals in 2025

Aug 18, 2025

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4 min read

How G+T brought Virgin back to market

How G+T brought Virgin back to market

Who's acting on Australia's IPO comeback

Jun 24, 2025

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5 min read

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