Caution to Lenders: Real Property Mortgage Successfully Challenged as Unreasonable Director Related Transaction
Real property mortgages, whether freehold mortgages or leasehold mortgages, are a ubiquitous feature of a real property financing deal. However, like any other transaction, they are subject to claw-back risk in a liquidation scenario, where a liquidator may challenge the validity of previous transactions. In Cooper as Liquidator of Runtong Investment and Development Pty Ltd […]
LexisNexis Publishes Practical Guidance for Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles in Collaboration with Hamilton Locke
We are excited to announce that the new Corporate Collective Investment Vehicles topic co-authored by Partner Erik Setio and Lawyer Annabelle Parmegiani from our Funds team has been published by LexisNexisPacific in Practical Guidance Corporations. The Hamilton Locke Funds team’s expertise extends across a range of fund structures underpinned by a deep understanding of financial […]
New Energy Expert Insights: Ready for take-off – Investment in Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel with John Sheehy and Rodrigo Arias Lopez – Pottinger
In this edition of New Energy Expert Insights, we sat down with John Sheehy, CEO of Pottinger and Rodrigo Arias Lopez, Executive Director at Pottinger, to discuss the investment outlook of sustainable Aviation fuel in Australia. John Sheehy is the CEO of Pottinger. He has advised private and public sector clients in relation to strategy, […]
SAFE Notes: not so safe after all?
Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) have become a popular capital raising tool for companies and in particular, start-ups, since their inception a decade ago. Although designed to enable companies access to early-stage capital without the complexity of traditional debt and equity mechanics, SAFEs can often prove to be a far-cry from “simple”, as the […]
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 […]
