Hamilton Locke ranked among WA’s leading legal advisers in Business News’ 2026 Corporate Finance rankings
Our Perth team has been recognised by Business News in its Corporate Finance rankings, ranking among the most active legal advisers on M&A and ECM transactions in Western Australia for the second half of the 2026 financial year. Our rankings for the six months to 30 June 2026 are: #1 in WA for M&A deal […]
Hamilton Locke advises Lux Copper Corp. Ltd (ASX: LUX) on its successful IPO and ASX listing
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Lux Copper Corp. Ltd (ASX: LUX) on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, raising $15 million to advance the next phase of exploration and development at its Alaskan projects. Lux Copper is an Australian mineral exploration entity focused on copper and zinc exploration that holds a […]
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 advises Daly Resources Limited on its successful IPO
Hamilton Locke has advised Daly Resources Limited (ASX:DLY) on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange, raising $12 million to advance its next phase of exploration and development at its Northern Territory projects. Daly Resources is an Australian exploration company focused on advancing a portfolio of fluorite, copper and zinc prospects in the Northern […]
Annalie Mitchelson
Annalie has over two decades of experience advising corporate taxpayers with a focus on tax litigation, dispute resolution, and R&D tax disputes. Her experience includes acting in complex tax matters involving transfer pricing, anti-avoidance and R&D disputes, and the detailed collation, analysis and presentation of compelling evidence to drive a successful resolution of disputes. Annalie […]
Hamilton Locke advises Zenith Minerals on its $93.5 million recommended takeover by Forrestania Resources
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Zenith Minerals Limited (ASX: ZNC) on the recommended off-market scrip takeover by from Forrestania Resources Ltd (ASX:FRS). Zenith is an Australia resource company focused on advancing high-quality gold, lithium and base metal assets within established Australian mining jurisdictions. Forrestania is a Western Australian gold exploration and development company […]
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 Cygnus Metals Limited on $232 million acquisition by Central Asia Metals PLC
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Cygnus Metals Limited (ASX/TSXV: CY5) on its proposed acquisition by Central Asia Metals PLC (AIM: CAML). Cygnus is a diversified critical minerals exploration and development company with key assets located in Tier 1 mining jurisdictions, including its flagship Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Québec, Canada. CAML is a UK-incorporated, […]
Alison Cooper
Alison is an experienced resources and energy lawyer who advises across the full project lifecycle of mining, oil and gas projects. She advises clients on the acquisition and divestment of mining assets, project approvals, land access and compensation, project development and operations, as well as preparing and negotiating farm-in arrangements, joint venture agreements, mineral rights […]
Federal Budget impact on Employee Share Schemes
Background and proposed changes The changes proposed by the Federal Budget will materially alter how employee incentive arrangements are structured in private companies. Under the Budget measures, it is proposed that the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount will be abolished from 1 July 2027 and replaced with cost base indexation. A minimum 30% tax […]
Hamilton Locke advises Kaoko Metals Ltd on its successful IPO
Hamilton Locke advises Kaoko Metals Ltd on its successful IPO. Commenting on the transaction, Hamilton Locke Partner, Jeremy Newman said: “we’re very pleased to have been able to assist Kaoko Metals with its public offer and admission to the ASX. It was a pleasure working with the Kaoko Metals team and we’re looking forward to […]
Hamilton Locke Advises Sow Good Inc. on its Acquisition of the Nachu Graphite Project from Ryzon Materials Ltd
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Sow Good Inc. (Nasdaq: SOWG), a leading U.S.-based freeze-dried food and candy manufacturer, on its acquisition of the wholly owned Tanzanian subsidiaries of Ryzon Materials Ltd, the holders of the Nachu graphite exploration and development project located in the Ruangwa region of Tanzania. The Nachu Project is an […]
