Hamilton Locke advises Fenix on securing the right to mine Baowu Steel’s Weld Range Project
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Fenix Resources Limited (ASX:FEX) on its transformational agreement with China Baowu Steel Group Corporation Limited, the world’s largest steel producer, pursuant to which Fenix has secured the right to mine and export iron ore from the Weld Range Hematite Iron Ore Project. Fenix is an integrated mining, logistics and port services […]
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, […]
Lessons from a royalty dispute in the oil and gas sector
The recent decision in Oil Basins Limited v Esso Australia Resources Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 34 is a reminder of the Australian court’s pro-arbitration stance, and underscores the importance of having clear terms in royalty agreements, especially within the oil and gas sector. Need to know The case considered whether the depreciation and decommissioning (D&D) […]
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 […]
A practical guide to whistleblowing in Australia
When an employee steps forward to ‘blow the whistle,’ it’s crucial to get your response right. Here’s an essential guide for employers.
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. […]
Mines, Markets & M&A forum debrief: deal innovation, alternative financing and acquisition-driven growth among discussion highlights
Our Perth team recently co-hosted the 2025 Mines, Markets & M&A Forum with BDO and Vector Advisors at which a range of industry experts explored the latest trends in public M&A in Australia. Need to know: Despite global volatility, investors remain confident in the outlook for Australia’s resource sector, with sustained capital raising and significant […]
Hamilton Locke advises New World Resources Limited on $250 million competing takeover bids from Central Asia Metals Plc and Kinterra Capital
Hamilton Locke advised New World Resources Limited (ASX:NWC) on competing takeover bids from Central Asia Metals Plc (LON:CAML) and Kinterra Capital. New World is an Australian, ASX listed exploration and development company. Its flagship Antler Copper Project is located in Arizona, USA. An auction for control of New World started in May 2025 with a […]
Hamilton Locke tops WA Business News’ 2025 Corporate Finance Survey
Our Perth team have been recognised by WA Business News in their 2025 Corporate Finance Survey, as one of the leading legal advisors in M&A and ECM deals in Western Australia. Our rankings for the first half of 2025 are: #1 in WA for ECM deal volume, with 37 deals raising over $775 million. #2 in WA for […]
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 […]
Hamilton Locke advises VBX Limited on its IPO
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised VBX Limited (ASX: VBX) on its highly successful $10 million initial public offering and ASX listing. VBX is a near-term producer of high-quality, low-silica Australian bauxite at its flagship, Wuudagu Project, in Northern Western Australia, where it has completed a pre-feasibility study (PFS). Proceeds of the IPO will […]
