Beyond the drag-along: Shareholders’ agreements, constitutions and control in public and private companies
In part one of this series – No shortcuts to control: The Takeovers Panel slams the door on constitutional drag-alongs – we examined the Takeovers Panel’s landmark declaration in Mobile Asset Holdings Ltd, which confirmed that drag-along provisions in a public company constitution give rise to unacceptable circumstances.. That decision raised a broader question: how […]
Hamilton Locke welcomes four new partners, including Head of Tax

Hamilton Locke welcomes four lateral partners on 1 July 2026, further strengthening our capabilities in key areas of client demand. The appointments include our first Head of Tax, alongside two additional Tax partners and a Real Estate partner: Betsy-Ann Howe – Head of Tax, Sydney: Betsy-Ann is one of Australia’s top tax lawyers, advising clients […]