Completion accounts in M&A transactions – how to create certainty in uncertain times
The Snapshot Since the end of the COVID-19 era of cheap money and lofty valuations, the Australian private M&A market has been a buyer’s market. This has caused a relative increase in the use of completion accounts and specifically, debt-free/cash-free and target working capital purchase price adjustments, in transaction documentation compared with locked box or […]
Hillcrest tragedy: jumping castle operator acquitted by Tasmanian Magistrates Court
Magistrate Webster of the Magistrates Court of Tasmania has acquitted a sole trader charged under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) (the WHS Act) following the 2021 Hillcrest Primary School tragedy in which six children died and others were seriously injured while using a jumping castle during a school event. The inflatable was […]
Hamilton Locke advises Northern Co-operative Meat Company Limited on its transition to Casino Food Company Limited
A milestone shift from Co-operative to unlisted public company in the Australian meat processing industry. We are proud to have acted for the Northern Co-operative Meat Company Limited in Casino NSW. The Northern Co-operative Meat Company Limited, a cattle producer-owned Co-operative founded in 1933, officially transitioned to become Casino Food Company Limited, an unlisted public […]
Your guide to material adverse change clauses amidst current economic headwinds
The Snapshot The previous six months have been marked by significant economic instability. For an example, in April 2025, the Trump Administration introduced a 10% baseline tariff on most goods and services imported from Australia to the United States, as well as various other reciprocal tariffs. Current market uncertainty presents new challenges for domestic and […]
Hamilton Locke Recognised in Best Lawyers 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms – Australia
We are delighted to share that Hamilton Locke has been recognised in the Best Lawyers 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Australia across a range of practice areas and jurisdictions nationally. Hamilton Locke Rankings Category Location Practice Area National Tier 2 Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law National Tier 3 Commercial Law Litigation […]
Daniel Zakrzewski
Dan is a pragmatic and commercially minded banking and finance lawyer known for his direct and efficient approach. He advises a broad range of clients, including traditional and alternative lenders, borrowers, and sponsors, across a wide spectrum of financing transactions. His core focus areas include private credit, asset-based lending, corporate debt, and leveraged finance. Dan […]
Foreign resident capital gains tax changes back on the table
With the Labor Government securing another term, previously announced changes to Australia’s foreign resident capital gains tax (CGT) regime are again in focus. Need to know: Reforms aim to clarify and broaden the types of assets subject to CGT for foreign residents – include assets that have a “close economic connection” to Australian land. The […]
Hamilton Locke advises RSM Australia on the successful restructure of Balthazar Whisky Distillers
Hamilton Locke advised Brett Lord and Jonathon Colbran of RSM Australia in their capacities as voluntary administrators of Balthazar Whisky Distillers Pty Ltd (Balthazar) on the restructure of the whisky business, pursuant to a deed of company arrangement (DOCA). Balthazar formed part of Sovereign Brands, a US-based wine and spirits brand with products available in […]
ASIC Regulatory Guide 280: what it means for sustainability reporting in practice
The recent election outcomes have restored the certainty on the application of the Mandatory Climate-related Disclosures (AASB S2) coming into force this year. To support the reporting entities, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released a new Regulatory Guide on sustainability reporting. Need to know: RG 280 provides important guidance to entities about […]
Silenced no more? NDAs, sexual harassment and an employer’s positive duty
Are non-disclosure agreements addressing workplace sexual harassment, or just hiding it? Our experts weigh in on best practices for businesses.
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 […]
ASIC releases its discussion paper on the rise and rise of private capital
Reporting, valuations, and regulation of private markets are under focus. This Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released its discussion paper ‘Australia’s evolving capital markets: A discussion paper on the dynamics between public and private markets’. This follows the taskforce established by ASIC in 2024 to explore the need for additional regulation in private markets. The […]
