Hamilton Locke Ranked in Inaugural Best Law Firms™ in Australia Report
It’s an honour to see Hamilton Locke ranked in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms™ in Australia, a publication milestone for Australia and the global legal community. The debut edition celebrates the top 2% of Australian law firms, highlighting professional excellence across various practice areas and jurisdictions. The 2025 edition of Australia’s Best Law […]
Hamilton Locke Advises Canaccord Genuity and Argonaut as Underwriters to De Grey’s $600 million Equity Raising
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited, Argonaut Securities Pty Limited and Argonaut PCF Limited as the Joint Lead Managers, Joint Bookrunners and Joint Underwriters to De Grey Mining Limited’s (De Grey) (ASX: DEG) $600m equity raising. De Grey is a West Australian mining company which aspires to be a Tier […]
7 Key Steps to Sell Your Business to Private Equity in Australia
Private capital markets have outperformed public equities in recent years, leading to an increase in asset allocation to private capital classes in Australia. Whilst M&A transaction volumes have remained depressed post-COVID-19, there remains a significant amount of ‘dry powder’ in the private equity sector waiting to be deployed. There are signs of green shoots in […]
Hamilton Locke Advises Sun Silver Limited on its IPO
Hamilton Locke is pleased to have advised Sun Silver Limited (ASX: SS1) on its highly successful initial public offering and acquisition of the Maverick Springs Project in Nevada, United States. Sun Silver commenced trading on the ASX today after raising the maximum subscription of $13 million under its IPO. These funds will primarily be used […]
The Role of WHS in Managing Risks to Workers Exacerbated by Climate Change
Climate change is exposing workers to significant health and safety risks by exacerbating existing climate-related hazards. As the challenge of climate change continues to unfold, businesses may be required to adapt their operations to ensure the continued health and safety of workers. Critically, businesses must adhere to WHS law and policy as the primary measure […]
Hamilton Locke Recognised in the 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in Australia
Hamilton Locke has once again been recognised in the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia Report, Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year Awards and Best Lawyers: One to Watch list. Additionally, in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia, our partners have been recognised across 17 practice areas. Name Practice Recognised […]
Taste of Australia – March 2024
Hamilton Locke’s ‘Taste of Australia’ provides foreign investors and their advisers with a high-level overview of the issues that have been front of mind for dealmakers in Australia during the last quarter. The information is deliberately introductory – no more than a taste. Our experts would be delighted to expand on any aspect that may […]
ASX Compliance Update
Changes to ASX Listing Applications In a bid to enhance efficiency and clarity in the listing application process, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has introduced several changes to its admission procedures, effective February 5, 2024. These changes set out in Compliance Update (no. 01/24) aim to simplify documentation requirements and improve compliance with spread and escrow […]
New Energy Experts Insights – How will the Closing the Loopholes Act affect the renewable energy industry with James Simpson – Part II
In this New Energy Experts Insights, we sit down for a second interview with James Simpson to discuss the recently passed Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 (Closing the Loophole Act) as it affects labour hire in the renewable industry. To read part I of this series where we discussed who will build […]
Real Estate Markets Quarterly – Autumn 2024
Welcome to the Autumn edition of our Real Estate Markets Quarterly! In this edition, we delve into recent industry developments and offer insights into the trends that will shape real estate markets in 2024. Features in this edition include: An industry spotlight on Co-Founder and Director, Natalie Rayment Exploring incentives for Build-to-Rent Developments Changes Impacting […]
M&A Report: 2023 Year in Review and Future Outlook
In Mergermarket’s 2023 Global & Regional M&A Rankings, Hamilton Locke ranked 6th in Australia for the highest volume of M&A deals, with 69 deals valued at USD738 million. This is the firm’s highest Mergermarket ranking and a significant jump from 13th place in 2022. As part of our ongoing commitment to driving excellence in the […]
Christopher Simpson
Chris Simpson approaches his work with a blend of drive, collaboration, and a keen commercial sense. With a reliable and conscientious demeanour, he navigates the intricacies of corporate transactions with a focus on learning about businesses and the corporate landscape. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions (public and private), capital raisings, and navigating complex agreements […]
