Thomson Geer
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025
About
Chair: Loretta Reynolds
Chief Executive Partner: Adrian Tembel
Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Bahasa, Bosnian, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Malayalam, Malaysian, Mandarin, Russian, Polish, Serbian, Sinhalese, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
Firm Overview
Thomson Geer is a major Australian corporate law firm. The firm has more than 800 people including more than 155 partners operating out of offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. The firm’s origins date back to 1885.
Website: www.tglaw.com.au
Affiliate firms:
TG Public Affairs –Public policy advisory firm
TG Legal + Technology –Providing legal services to clients with high volume legal needs – Workplace and insurance services, Resolution, Recoveries and Disputes; Stream leasing; Retirement village rollovers
TG Mining Services –Providing specialist tenement management services to Australian and international miners and explorers
Main Areas of Practice
- Advertising & Marketing
- Agribusiness
- Banking & Finance
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
- Capital Markets
- Class Actions
- Competition & Regulation
- Construction & Projects
- Corporate & Advisory
- Education
- Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety
- Energy & Resources
- Environment & Planning
- Franchising
- Funds Management & Financial Services
- Gaming & Leisure
- Government
- Health, Aged Care, Disability & Retirement Living
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Media, Broadcasting & Entertainment
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Property
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Sports Law
- Superannuation & Wealth Management
- Tax
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transport & Logistics
- Wills and Estates
Corporate/M&A
30+ partners, 62 fee earners
- Advising Kirin Holdings Company, Limited on its A$1.8 billion acquisition of Australian-listed healthcare company Blackmores Ltd via a scheme of arrangement.
- Advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore on its acquisition by Cyan Renewables by way of scheme of arrangement for A$1.1 billion. The deal is reportedly the largest takeover deal in the wind power segment in the Asia-Pacific region for 2024.
- Advising ASX-listed Genesis Minerals Ltd on its A$628 million acquisition of the Gwalia gold mine from St Barbara.
- Advising Western Australia-based gold miner Westgold Resources on its A$1.2 billion merger with Canadian-listed Karora Resources and dual-listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange to create a top five Australian gold producer.
- Advising Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation to advise it on the establishment of a renewable energy project partnership worth more than A$1 billion.
Contacts: Scott Gibson - Sanushka Seomangal - David Schiavello
Tel: +61 8 9404 9152 +61 2 8248 3443 +61 3 8080 3704
Emails:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Property & Development (including Construction, Infrastructure & Environment):
30+ partners, 68 fee earners
- Advising Acciona on a 50-50 joint venture with CPB Contractors (ACACPB JV) who have been engaged by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver the Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Program valued at more than $1.2 billion.
- Advising Gamuda on the A$2.16 billion Western Tunnelling Package for Sydney Metro West.
- Advising Infrastructure NSW on development of a new Sydney Fish Market worth A$650 million - A$750 million.
- Advising ASX-listed Dexus on A$186 million acquisition of McPhee Logistics Portfolio.
- Advising ASX-listed aged care provider Estia Health on a deal to acquire a portfolio of aged care homes and development sites worth more than A$100 million from Premier Health Care.
Contacts: Franco Aversa - Simon Ralton - Andrew Kelly,
Tel: +61 2 8248 3469 +61 2 8248 3426 +61 7 3338 7550
Email:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Media:
3 Partners, 5 fee earners
- Successfully defending Network Ten in a defamation case brought by former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann, with a judge finding, on the balance of probabilities, that Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office in Parliament House. Lehrmann is appealing the decision.
- Acting for The Australian in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling, in case brought by alleged murderer John Peros over the Shandee's Story podcast, which analysed the murder of Shandee Blackburn at the hands of her ex-boyfriend Peros.
- Acting for 36 major media organisations and journalists charged with contempt of court when Catholic Church Cardinal George Pell was found guilty of child sex offences (since overturned on appeal).
- Acting for an Australian newspaper in a five year campaign to overturn suppression orders in the “Lawyer X” scandal in High Court and in the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.
- Advising on production of Australia’s most downloaded podcast “The Teacher’s Pet” about a man accused of murdering his wife more than 30 years ago.
Contacts: Justin Quill - John-Paul Cashen - Marlia Saunders
Tel: +61 3 8080 3748 +61 3 8080 3753 +61 2 8248 5836
Emails:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Dispute Resolution:
30+ partners, 92 fee earners
- Advising the then Prime Minister of Australia and other senior Liberal Party leaders in relation to legal challenges to their choices of candidates in several seats in New South Wales for the May 21, 2022, Federal Election.
- Acting for the Kingdom of Spain in seeking to oppose the recognition and enforcement of a (purported) international arbitral award of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) issued to Dutch investors, NextEra Energy Global Holdings BV and NextEra Energy Spain Holdings BV.
- Successfully acting for Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd in its appeal to the High Court of Australia over allegations fuel efficiency labels affixed to its popular Triton utility vehicle were misleading and breached consumer laws.
- Advising Mitsubishi in a class action relating to allegedly misleading fuel consumption claims for its popular Triton ute.
- Acting for gaming company Konami in a precedent-setting patent dispute with fellow gaming company Aristocrat. Aristocrat sued Konami in the Federal Court of Australia claiming Konami had infringed five patents relating to electronic gaming machines.
Contacts: Sylvia Fernandez - Bronwyn Lincoln - Scott Castledine
Tel: +61 2 8248 3499 +61 3 8080 3565 +61 2 8248 3413
Emails:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Technology & Telecommunications:
11 partners, 22 fee earners
- Advising Hyland Software on new contractual arrangements for IT products and services provided to icare, the New South Wales government's workplace injury insurance corporation.
- Advising City of Sydney on “one of the largest advertising contracts in Australian history”.
- Advising Rohde & Schwarz Australia on the awarding of a major contract to supply the integrated communications systems for Australia’s new A$39 billion Hunter class frigates being built by BAE Systems Maritime Australia.
- Advising mining technology company Chrysos Corporation on all aspects of its key commercial arrangements with operators of mines and mineral testing facilities and the suppliers of its core systems. Recently we also advised Chrysos in connection with its initial public offering which raised A$183.5 million, Australia's largest IPO as at May 2022.
Contact: Mark Feetham - Demetrios Christou
Tel: +61 2 8248 5847 +61 2 8248 3428
Email:[email protected], [email protected]
Restructuring & Insolvency:
20+ partners, 40 fee earners
- Advising the provisional liquidators of 17 companies associated with the IPO Wealth Fund which is owed approx $80 million by one of the companies in the group.
- Advising Evolution Traffic Management directors on Australia's insolvency laws and assisting with pre-administration planning and the preparation and presentation of a restructuring proposal.
Contact: Peter Harrison - Scott Guthrie - Ben Thrift
Tel: +61 2 9225 2533, +61 7 3338 7516, +61 3 8080 3725
Email:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Thomson Geer
- AdelaideLevel 7, 19 Gouger Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, SA 5000
- Web: www.tglaw.com.au
- Tel: +61 8 8236 1300
- Fax: +61 8 8232 1961
- BrisbaneLevel 28, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, QLD 4000CanberraLevel 9 Civic Quarter 68 Northbourne Avenue , Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 2601MelbourneLevel 39, Rialto South Tower, 525 Collins Street , Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3000PerthLevel 27, Exchange Tower, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6000SydneySixty Martin Place, Level 14, 60 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, NSW 2000
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515 items provided by Thomson Geer
Abuse of process in first-of-its-kind case in Western Australia sees statutory demand set aside
Thomson Geer has successfully had a statutory demand against a client set aside in a first-of-its-kind judgment in Western Australia that considered the interaction between the provisions of the Building Industry (Security of Payments) Act 2021 (WA) with the statutory demand process.
Adelaide Airport takes off on A$600M capital works program with Thomson Geer support
Thomson Geer congratulates Adelaide Airport on announcing its latest A$600 million capital works program 'Project Flight'.
Thomson Geer advises Allume Energy on A$10.4M capital raising and investment led by UK energy firm E
Thomson Geer has advised Australian solar energy sharing technology company Allume Energy on a A$10.4 million capital raising and investment in the company led by UK clean energy firm E.ON.
High Court rules against solicitor common fund orders in Federal Court class actions in NSW
The High Court of Australia has ruled that the Federal Court does not have the power to make "solicitors' common fund orders" (which facilitate remuneration of plaintiff lawyers by reference to the amount of damages or settlement) in class actions in New South Wales.
Victorian Supreme Court affirms the bar is high to remove a jury from a civil trial
The Victorian Supreme Court has emphasised in a recent decision that when a plaintiff elects to have their case heard by a jury, the bar to have the jury displaced is high.
Thomson Geer advises Orezone Gold Corp on ASX dual listing
Thomson Geer has advised West African gold miner Orezone Gold Corporation on its recent dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), raising A$75 million in an underwritten IPO and giving it a market capitalisation of more than A$680 million.
Can related bodies corporate sleep easy? The judgment of ACCC v Emma Sleep GmbH suggests not
The recent Federal Court decision Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Emma Sleep GmbH [2025] FCA 618 suggests that related body corporates cannot always escape liability for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by hiding behind the actions of one entity.
Thomson Geer advises Carnarvon Energy Limited on their A$89M investment into Strike Energy Limited
Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed oil and gas explorer Carnarvon Energy Limited (ASX:CVN) on its $89 million investment into ASX-listed Strike Energy Limited (ASX:STX).
Beneath the surface: Addressing hidden psychosocial strains in the workplace
Across all industries there is a growing recognition that psychosocial hazards - those related to workplace culture, mental health and organisational factors - pose a significant and often hidden threat to worker wellbeing.
Thomson Geer advises Warriedar Resources on acquisition by Capricorn Metals
Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed Western Australia gold company, Warriedar Resources Limited, on its acquisition by fellow gold focused company, Capricorn Metals Ltd, in an all-scrip deal valuing Warriedar at around A$188 million.
Thomson Geer advises owners of Alloy Steel Australia on acquisition by Lincoln Electric
Thomson Geer has advised the owners of Perth-based Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd on the sale of the company to US multinational company Lincoln Electric for approximately A$209 million.
Copyright and AI training in Australia: Insights from US cases
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, its rapid development is fuelled by the relentless training of large language models (LLMs) on vast datasets.
Thomson Geer advises Delta Lithium and Ballard Mining on demerger and IPO
Thomson Geer has advised gold mineral exploration company, Ballard Mining Limited, on its demerger from Delta Lithium Limited (ASX:DLI) as well as its successful $30 million initial public offering and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Can related bodies corporate sleep easy? The judgment of ACCC v Emma Sleep GmbH suggests not
The recent Federal Court decision Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Emma Sleep GmbH [2025] FCA 618 suggests that related body corporates cannot always escape liability for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by hiding behind the actions of one entity.
Thomson Geer advised 5 funds who held convertible debt instruments in DemystData
Thomson Geer advised 5 funds who held convertible debt instruments in external data management platform DemystData. DemystData was being acquired by Feedzai Inc., the world’s first end-to-end financial crime prevention platform, for A$157 million.
Thomson Geer are acting for 4 defendants in 2 separate defamation proceedings brought by John Peros.
These proceedings arise out of an investigative podcast published by journalist Hedley Thomas and The Australian, Shandee's Story.
Thomson Geer acted for CZR Resources in relation to its all-scrip takeover by Fenix Resources
Thomson Geer acted for CZR Resources Ltd in relation to its all-scrip takeover by Fenix Resources Ltd, valuing it at A$70 million.
Thomson Geer acted for motorised surfboard start-up Foil Drive on the sale of 31% of their shares
Foil Drive has expanded operations to sell its brands of products worldwide and has a team of dedicated 'Foilers' who promote through use and social media engagement.
Thomson Geer is advising Freight Management Holdings from Asia Pacific logistics provider SingPost
Thomson Geer is advising the second largest shareholder in a Pacific Equity Partners-led consortium acquiring Australian logistics company Freight Management Holdings (FMH) from leading Asia Pacific logistics provider SingPost for A$1.02 billion.
Thomson Geer advised Sustainable Energy Infrastructure on the sale of its Moranbah Station in QLD
The power station was sold to ASX-listed QPM Energy. The company will use the energy from the power station to power its Moranbah gas project, which takes waste mine gas from coal mines and supplies it to industrial customers.
Thomson Geer advised Leo Lithium on a Prepayment Agreement and Trailing Product Service Fee
Thomson Geer advised Leo Lithium on a Prepayment Agreement and Trailing Product Service Fee, with Chinese lithium company Ganfeng, the world's largest lithium producer, in connection with Leo's exit from the Goulamina Project in Mali.
Thomson Geer advised large 3D printing system company AML3D on two successful capital raisings
Thomson Geer advised large 3D printing system company AML3D (market cap A$69m) on two successful capital raisings – A$30m and A$6.9m – to boost the Australian-based business's expansion overseas.
Thomson Geer advised Astral Resources on its A$25 million capital raising via a share placement
Thomson Geer advised Western Australia gold explorer Astral Resources (market cap A$174 million) on its A$25 million capital raising via a share placement.
Thomson Geer advised gold mine developer Rox Resources on its A$27 million capital raising
Thomson Geer advised ASX-listed gold mine developer Rox Resources (market cap A$151 million) on its A$27 million capital raising.
Thomson Geer advised Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea on successful IPO
Thomson Geer advised Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea Limited on its successful IPO. Tasmea raised A$59 million resulting in an indicative market capitalisation of approximately A$360 million (as at 18 March 2025, market cap A$583 million)
Thomson Geer advised large scale 3D metal printing company AML3D on two capital raisings in 2024
Thomson Geer advised large scale 3D metal printing company AML3D on two capital raisings in 2024: 1. Placement and Rights Issue raising $6.9 million (May 2024) 2. Placement raising $30 million (Nov 2024)
Thomson Geer acted for nano electronic x-ray technology company Micro-X on two capital raisings
Thomson Geer acted for world-leading nano electronic x-ray technology company Micro-X on two capital raisings.
Thomson Geer acts for Anacacia Private Equity IV LP on their acquisition of Florabelle
Anacacia is a mid-market private equity firm that partners with leading small to medium enterprises (SMEs) both in Australia and globally. Thomson Geer acted for Anacacia on all aspects of the acquisition. This is Anacacia's first acquisition of a homewares business.
Balancing risk: Injuncting recourse to bank guarantees under construction contracts
A court recently clarified that a beneficiary to a bank guarantee in a construction project will lose its right to have recourse to a bank guarantee after the date upon which the Principal was required to return or release the bank guarantees in accordance with the construction contract.
A major wrinkle for "on account only" assessments in construction contracts
"Approved in the amount of $###, on account only" is a common assessment response to variation or other claims made under a construction contract. A recent decision delivered by the Supreme Court of New South Wales may see the end of that approach so favoured by superintendents.
Abuse of process in first-of-its-kind case in Western Australia sees statutory demand set aside
Thomson Geer has successfully had a statutory demand against a client set aside in a first-of-its-kind judgment in Western Australia that considered the interaction between the provisions of the Building Industry (Security of Payments) Act 2021 (WA) with the statutory demand process.
Adelaide Airport takes off on A$600M capital works program with Thomson Geer support
Thomson Geer congratulates Adelaide Airport on announcing its latest A$600 million capital works program 'Project Flight'.
Thomson Geer advises Allume Energy on A$10.4M capital raising and investment led by UK energy firm E
Thomson Geer has advised Australian solar energy sharing technology company Allume Energy on a A$10.4 million capital raising and investment in the company led by UK clean energy firm E.ON.
High Court rules against solicitor common fund orders in Federal Court class actions in NSW
The High Court of Australia has ruled that the Federal Court does not have the power to make "solicitors' common fund orders" (which facilitate remuneration of plaintiff lawyers by reference to the amount of damages or settlement) in class actions in New South Wales.
Victorian Supreme Court affirms the bar is high to remove a jury from a civil trial
The Victorian Supreme Court has emphasised in a recent decision that when a plaintiff elects to have their case heard by a jury, the bar to have the jury displaced is high.
Thomson Geer advises Orezone Gold Corp on ASX dual listing
Thomson Geer has advised West African gold miner Orezone Gold Corporation on its recent dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), raising A$75 million in an underwritten IPO and giving it a market capitalisation of more than A$680 million.
Can related bodies corporate sleep easy? The judgment of ACCC v Emma Sleep GmbH suggests not
The recent Federal Court decision Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Emma Sleep GmbH [2025] FCA 618 suggests that related body corporates cannot always escape liability for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by hiding behind the actions of one entity.
Thomson Geer advises Carnarvon Energy Limited on their A$89M investment into Strike Energy Limited
Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed oil and gas explorer Carnarvon Energy Limited (ASX:CVN) on its $89 million investment into ASX-listed Strike Energy Limited (ASX:STX).
Beneath the surface: Addressing hidden psychosocial strains in the workplace
Across all industries there is a growing recognition that psychosocial hazards - those related to workplace culture, mental health and organisational factors - pose a significant and often hidden threat to worker wellbeing.
Thomson Geer advises Warriedar Resources on acquisition by Capricorn Metals
Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed Western Australia gold company, Warriedar Resources Limited, on its acquisition by fellow gold focused company, Capricorn Metals Ltd, in an all-scrip deal valuing Warriedar at around A$188 million.
Thomson Geer advises owners of Alloy Steel Australia on acquisition by Lincoln Electric
Thomson Geer has advised the owners of Perth-based Alloy Steel Australia (Int) Pty Ltd on the sale of the company to US multinational company Lincoln Electric for approximately A$209 million.
Copyright and AI training in Australia: Insights from US cases
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in our everyday lives, its rapid development is fuelled by the relentless training of large language models (LLMs) on vast datasets.
Thomson Geer advises Delta Lithium and Ballard Mining on demerger and IPO
Thomson Geer has advised gold mineral exploration company, Ballard Mining Limited, on its demerger from Delta Lithium Limited (ASX:DLI) as well as its successful $30 million initial public offering and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
Can related bodies corporate sleep easy? The judgment of ACCC v Emma Sleep GmbH suggests not
The recent Federal Court decision Australian Competition and Consumer Commission v Emma Sleep GmbH [2025] FCA 618 suggests that related body corporates cannot always escape liability for contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) by hiding behind the actions of one entity.
Thomson Geer advised 5 funds who held convertible debt instruments in DemystData
Thomson Geer advised 5 funds who held convertible debt instruments in external data management platform DemystData. DemystData was being acquired by Feedzai Inc., the world’s first end-to-end financial crime prevention platform, for A$157 million.
Thomson Geer are acting for 4 defendants in 2 separate defamation proceedings brought by John Peros.
These proceedings arise out of an investigative podcast published by journalist Hedley Thomas and The Australian, Shandee's Story.
Thomson Geer acted for CZR Resources in relation to its all-scrip takeover by Fenix Resources
Thomson Geer acted for CZR Resources Ltd in relation to its all-scrip takeover by Fenix Resources Ltd, valuing it at A$70 million.
Thomson Geer acted for motorised surfboard start-up Foil Drive on the sale of 31% of their shares
Foil Drive has expanded operations to sell its brands of products worldwide and has a team of dedicated 'Foilers' who promote through use and social media engagement.
Thomson Geer is advising Freight Management Holdings from Asia Pacific logistics provider SingPost
Thomson Geer is advising the second largest shareholder in a Pacific Equity Partners-led consortium acquiring Australian logistics company Freight Management Holdings (FMH) from leading Asia Pacific logistics provider SingPost for A$1.02 billion.
Thomson Geer advised Sustainable Energy Infrastructure on the sale of its Moranbah Station in QLD
The power station was sold to ASX-listed QPM Energy. The company will use the energy from the power station to power its Moranbah gas project, which takes waste mine gas from coal mines and supplies it to industrial customers.
Thomson Geer advised Leo Lithium on a Prepayment Agreement and Trailing Product Service Fee
Thomson Geer advised Leo Lithium on a Prepayment Agreement and Trailing Product Service Fee, with Chinese lithium company Ganfeng, the world's largest lithium producer, in connection with Leo's exit from the Goulamina Project in Mali.
Thomson Geer advised large 3D printing system company AML3D on two successful capital raisings
Thomson Geer advised large 3D printing system company AML3D (market cap A$69m) on two successful capital raisings – A$30m and A$6.9m – to boost the Australian-based business's expansion overseas.
Thomson Geer advised Astral Resources on its A$25 million capital raising via a share placement
Thomson Geer advised Western Australia gold explorer Astral Resources (market cap A$174 million) on its A$25 million capital raising via a share placement.
Thomson Geer advised gold mine developer Rox Resources on its A$27 million capital raising
Thomson Geer advised ASX-listed gold mine developer Rox Resources (market cap A$151 million) on its A$27 million capital raising.
Thomson Geer advised Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea on successful IPO
Thomson Geer advised Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea Limited on its successful IPO. Tasmea raised A$59 million resulting in an indicative market capitalisation of approximately A$360 million (as at 18 March 2025, market cap A$583 million)
Thomson Geer advised large scale 3D metal printing company AML3D on two capital raisings in 2024
Thomson Geer advised large scale 3D metal printing company AML3D on two capital raisings in 2024: 1. Placement and Rights Issue raising $6.9 million (May 2024) 2. Placement raising $30 million (Nov 2024)
Thomson Geer acted for nano electronic x-ray technology company Micro-X on two capital raisings
Thomson Geer acted for world-leading nano electronic x-ray technology company Micro-X on two capital raisings.
Thomson Geer acts for Anacacia Private Equity IV LP on their acquisition of Florabelle
Anacacia is a mid-market private equity firm that partners with leading small to medium enterprises (SMEs) both in Australia and globally. Thomson Geer acted for Anacacia on all aspects of the acquisition. This is Anacacia's first acquisition of a homewares business.
Balancing risk: Injuncting recourse to bank guarantees under construction contracts
A court recently clarified that a beneficiary to a bank guarantee in a construction project will lose its right to have recourse to a bank guarantee after the date upon which the Principal was required to return or release the bank guarantees in accordance with the construction contract.
A major wrinkle for "on account only" assessments in construction contracts
"Approved in the amount of $###, on account only" is a common assessment response to variation or other claims made under a construction contract. A recent decision delivered by the Supreme Court of New South Wales may see the end of that approach so favoured by superintendents.