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 […]
No shortcuts to control: The Takeovers Panel slams the door on constitutional drag-alongs
In a landmark decision, the Takeovers Panel has declared for the first time that drag-along and tag-along provisions proposed for insertion into the constitution of an unlisted public company give rise to unacceptable circumstances due to breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The decision sends a clear signal: Chapter 6 cannot be sidestepped through […]
Hamilton Locke advises Calix Limited on Binding Toll Treatment Agreement with Green360 Technologies
Hamilton Locke was pleased to advise Calix Limited (ASX:CXL) on its Binding Tolling Treatment Agreement with Green360 Technologies (ASX:GT3), supporting the commercial production of calcined clay for low‑carbon cement applications. Under the agreement, Calix will toll‑process up to 30,000 tonnes per annum of calcined clay for use in Green360’s Eco‑Clay product. The agreement follows successful […]
Practical implications: What the dismissal of the ACCR v Santos greenwashing case means for corporations’ climate commitments and disclosures
Despite the Federal Court’s dismissal of a greenwashing claim brought by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility against oil and gas producer, Santos Limited, the risk of legal action from shareholders, regulators and activists remains certain. Large emitting corporations should continue to focus on ensuring all representations regarding emissions and the energy transition are accurate […]
AI in the Boardroom: balancing innovation and obligation
Used wisely, AI tools can arguably enhance the corporate decision-making process. There are risks, however, in directors overly relying on or blindly trusting in AI output – and they need to be able to justify its use in the context of their legal duties and responsibilities. Need to know: AI use in workplaces is soaring, […]
Not my monkey, not my circus: PCBU successfully walks away from WHS prosecution
In SafeWork NSW v Tattam Express Pty Ltd [2025] NSWIC 7, the Industrial Court of NSW provides further clarification on the categories of “worker” under WHS laws for when a duty is owed. In doing so, the Court stopped a WHS prosecution in its tracks when it found that the injured person was not a […]
Hamilton Locke wins Law Firm of the Year at the 2025 Australian Law Awards
Hamilton Locke has been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards! The Australian Law Awards, now in its 25th year, celebrate outstanding legal professionals and firms across the country. This recognition is a testament to the culture we’ve built together, a culture defined by high performance, agility, and leadership. […]
Hamilton Locke named “fastest-growing partnership” in the Australian Financial Review
Hamilton Locke has been named the “fastest-growing partnership” in the Australian Financial Review (AFR) Law Partnership Survey. The AFR conducts a bi-annual review of the legal sector and features top firms in its Law Partnership Survey. Full coverage from the AFR Law Partnership Survey: Revealed: The law firms that have grown (and shrunk) the most […]
Substantial reforms to NSW Industrial Relations and WHS laws underway
The Industrial Relations and Other Legislation Amendment (Workplace Protections) Bill 2025 (the Bill), introduced by the New South Wales Government on 27 May 2025, and passed on 27 June 2025, proposes substantive amendments to the State’s industrial relations and work health and safety framework. The Bill will implement targeted and wide-ranging reforms to the Work […]
Capitalising on carbon: new investment opportunities and global partnerships for Australian businesses
The Australian carbon market remains in flux, with key developments on hold due primarily to shifting geopolitical priorities and political uncertainty ahead of the upcoming domestic election. Over the past two years, Australia’s voluntary carbon credit market has largely remained on pause, reflecting investor caution amid uncertain policy direction. Project developers have experienced a decrease […]
Hamilton Locke advises management team of Waste Services Group
We are proud to share that Hamilton Locke, together with global advisory firm Liberty Finance Group (Liberty), advised the management team and non-sponsor shareholders of Waste Services Group (WSG) in connection with its majority stake acquisition by global investment firm The Carlyle Group. The Hamilton Locke team advised on all aspects of the transaction to […]
M&A Report: 2024 year in review and future outlook
As the fog of macroeconomic and geopolitical complexities that contributed to a soft market in 2023 clears, 2024 saw a marked increase in dealmaking driven by strong investor confidence and availability of assets. Recognised in Mergermarket’s 2024 Global & Regional M&A Rankings, Hamilton Locke has advised on over 93 M&A deals valued at USD2.51 billion […]
