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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The Clifford Chance team forms the Australian arm of a worldwide network, experienced in the management of high value, high profile mandates for market-leading multinationals. It possesses strong expertise in foreign investment regulations for inbound investors and those operating in the global energy and resources sector. The team is further noted for its ability to integrate competition and foreign investment regulatory-related advice into its transactional support service where required. It advises on both public M&A and private equity transactions, and counts prominent private equity firms among its clients.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Viva Energy on its AUD1.15 billion acquisition of convenience retailer OTR Group from Peregrine Corporation.

  • Clifford Chance advised Genesis Capital and its associated company, Beam Dental Bidco, on an off-market takeover offer to acquire Pacific Smiles Group.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance were very attentive, had really good knowledge of cross-jurisdictional matters and were very engaged. They handled the transaction very well.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Clifford Chance has highly capable, excellent lawyers.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David Clee
    Band 4David Clee

    David Clee

    David Clee has earned a strong reputation for his expertise in acquisition and takeover work for domestic companies and in handling inbound investments from large international clients. He is based in Clifford Chance's Sydney office.
    • David is highly skilled, very pragmatic and excellent at solving legal issues. He is very, very responsive and reliable.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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