Expanding the Landholder Duty Net – Victorian Court of Appeal Confirms Decision in Oliver Hume Case
The Victorian Court of Appeal handed down judgement in Oliver Hume Property Funds (Broad Gully Rd) Diamond Creek Pty Ltd v Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] VSCA 175 (Oliver Hume decision) last week, upholding the previous decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). The Oliver Hume decision found that shares issued under an […]
Hamilton Locke attracts three new partners to Corporate and Finance teams
Hamilton Locke has appointed three new partners as we continue to expand nationally: Gaynor Tracey (Head of Corporate, Sydney), Madeleine Kulakauskas (Corporate, Sydney) and Luke McShane (Finance, Perth). Nick Humphrey, Managing Partner of Hamilton Locke, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Gaynor, Madeleine and Luke as our newest partners. With an anticipated uptick in M&A and […]
Licensing Essentials: Responsible Managers in a Nutshell
Having the right Responsible Managers is important to maintaining and managing a financial services business. But who are the right people to put in this role and how do you set them up for success? Below, we break down what the role of a Responsible Manager is, who qualifies to be a Responsible Manager, and […]
Gaynor Tracey
Gaynor approaches her work with a commercial and pragmatic mindset, consistently aiming to deliver practical solutions that meet her client’s business objectives. An exceptional communicator with deep legal expertise, Gaynor builds strong relationships with her clients, ensuring she understands their needs and provides straightforward advice that can be acted upon. Gaynor brings 25 years’ experience […]
Taste of Australia – July 2024
Hamilton Locke’s Taste of Australia provides foreign investors and their advisers with a snapshot of the issues that have been front of mind for dealmakers in Australia during the last quarter. In this edition, we discuss: Opposition goes nuclear M&A and Capital Markets update Foreign investment update – you have been heard! Compulsory merger notification […]
Michele Levine Included in the 2024 DA Top 50 Impact List
Funds & Financial Service Partner Michele Levine has been recognised as one of the top influencers in the digital asset sector, securing the 32nd spot on the 2024 DA Top 50 Impact List. This list highlights individuals who have made a significant impact on the direction of the digital asset sector in Australia. The DA […]
Jaime Lumsden Named Among Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyers of 2024
Hamilton Locke is proud to announce that our Funds and Financial Services Partner, Jaime Lumsden, has been recognised in the 2024 edition of Australasian Lawyer’s Most Influential Lawyers list. The fourth edition of this list highlights 47 legal professionals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and influence across various sectors, including business, government, non-profit organisations and […]
Key Considerations and Disclosure Challenges in Contested Scrip Takeovers
In M&A transactions, scrip deals are often used by bidders as they allow the target shareholders to retain part or full exposure to the underlying business and can be helpful in bridging the gap in value expectations, while reducing upfront cash paid by the bidder. As part of disclosure to target shareholders, it is customary […]
Real Estate Markets Quarterly – Winter 2024
Welcome to the Winter edition of our Real Estate Markets Quarterly! In this edition, we delve into recent industry developments and insights shaping Australian and New Zealand real estate markets in 2024 and the trends observed from the last quarter. We cover a range of topics from stamp duty reforms, build-to-rent tax concessions, New Zealand […]
Hamilton Locke announces 1 July 2024 promotions
Hamilton Locke has made several promotions across our teams with effect from 1 July Promoted to the partnership in our Workplace and Employment team are Melissa Doran and Timothy Zahara. Melissa joined our firm in 2023 as a Special Counsel, moving across with Michael Tooma and team from Clyde & Co. She is a specialist […]
Hamilton Locke Advises MRDG on the Launch of the MRDG Healthcare Fund 1
Hamilton Locke has advised Melbourne & Regional Development Group (MRDG) on the launch of the MRDG Healthcare Fund 1, a wholesale fund that will raise capital to invest in the development of a state-of-the-art medical centre on the corner of South Road and the Nepean Highway in Moorabbin, Victoria. At Hamilton Locke, we are committed […]
Mortgage aggregators in the payroll tax spotlight
The Supreme Court of NSW (Court) recently handed down its decision in the matter of Loan Market Group Pty Ltd v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2024] NSWSC 390, which examined whether amounts paid by a mortgage aggregator were liable for payroll tax on commissions paid to mortgage brokers under the Payroll Tax Act 2007 […]
