Thomson Geer, Corporate/M&A | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

About

Provided by Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer provides advice and insight on all aspects of commercial and corporate law and regulation.

We advise and assist clients on matters including mergers and acquisitions, governance, capital raisings, private equity transactions, takeovers, ASIC and ASX requirements, and joint ventures.

We act for Australian businesses, foreign investors and the Australian Government. Our clients include large private companies, listed corporations, financial institutions, private equity funds, venture capitalists, stockbrokers, and accountants.

Thomson Geer was named Australian Mid-Market M&A Legal Advisor of the Year by global mergers and acquisitions research firm Mergermarket in 2021 and is regularly listed in the upper rankings of deals in Australia by volume.

The firm is a longstanding member of the Australian Investment Council (previously AVCAL).

We are best known for:

Project management and outcome delivery
Commercial approach to resolving legal issues which arise throughout the various phases of each transaction
Lean and experienced teams
Efficient cost effective and flexible approach to fee structures
Team work

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Australia

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Thomson Geer provides pan-Australian coverage from offices in five cities and a high level of hands-on partner involvement in domestic and cross-border transactions, winning praise for its supportive engagement with clients and commitment to cost-competitive staffing. It acts for a wide range of clients from large multinational corporations to family-owned businesses and is particularly noted for its representation of startups in the new technology sphere, while also prominently acting for clients in the energy, resources and healthcare sectors.

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Work Highlights

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Thomson Geer advised Kirin on its acquisition of Blackmores.

Strengths

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They can rapidly synthesise a complex situation and provide clear and effective instructions and a path forward.