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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 700 people including more than 140 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 ASX-listed Genesis Minerals Ltd on its A$628 million acquisition of the Gwalia gold mine from St Barbara.
- Advising mining and infrastructure services company MACA Ltd on an approx. A$350 million acquisition by international mining services giant Thiess.
- Advising Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation to advise it on the establishment of a renewable energy project partnership worth more than A$1 billion.
- Advising Freight Management Holdings, a leading 4th party logistics (4PL) services company, on transactions totalling A$287 million that have seen SingPost Australia Investments raise its stake in the company to 88 per cent.
Contacts: Scott Gibson - Sanushka Seomangal - Nicholas Antonas
Tel: +61 8 9404 9152 +61 2 8248 3443 +61 3 8080 3578
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
- 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.
- Acting for Network Ten in defamation proceedings launched by a (now former) government staffer accused of sexual assault of a colleague in a government minister's office. The man maintains he is innocent and his criminal trial was aborted because of juror misconduct. The prosecution decided not to re-try the matter.
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 Singaporean investment company ZACD Group, which was defrauded a substantial sum of money that was transferred to Australia as part of the acquisition on a large hotel chain.
- Advising Japanese motor vehicle company 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
- View ranked office
- BrisbaneLevel 28, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, QLD 4000View ranked officeMelbourneLevel 39, Rialto South Tower, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3000View ranked officeSydneySixty Martin Place, Level 14, 60 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, NSW 2000View ranked office
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Thomson Geer acts as legal advisers to Turnkey Innovative Engineering in favourable judgment
Thomson Geer has advised Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd in the NSW Court of Appeal case, Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 981, resulting a favourable outcome for Turnkey and establishing a legal precedent for the construction industry in New Sout
MMA Offshore agree to accept $1 billion takeover offer from Cyan Renewables
Thomson Geer is advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore (ASX:MRM) on its proposed acquisition by Cyan Renewables for A$1.03 billion.
ICSID publishes updated caseload statistics
Investor-State arbitration is big business. The stakes are always high and the commencement of arbitration by an investor against a State is a huge step (and requires a huge commitment).
New Aged Care Act - Updated timeframe for consultation and TG transition services
Extension of the timeframe for consultation on the new Aged Care Act On 14 December 2023, the Commonwealth Government released the Exposure Draft of the Aged Care Bill 2023 (New Act) and commenced a consultation process.
The importance of managing risk for AI in corporate Australia
Corporate risk as a topic is not new, but the scope of risk for corporate Australia is constantly changing with new risks emerging and heightened responsibilities on directors and officers.
The new Right to Disconnect – what it means for employers
Without question, the new employee 'right to disconnect' (RTD) is the most controversial aspect of the Federal Government's recent reforms to workplace laws - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (Cth) (Loopholes No 2).
Bilya Boorn Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students launched
A joint initiative of seven leading commercial law firms (Allens, Clayton Utz, Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, MinterEllison, Steinepreis Paganin and Thomson Geer) is pleased to announce the establishment and launch of the Bilya Boorn Scholarship.
Call It What You Want: Branding lessons from Taylor Swift
Many people are becoming tired of hearing about Taylor Swift after the Australian leg of her Eras Tour swept the country recently. But even non-Swifties should be able to appreciate her savvy and innovative approach to protection of her personal brand, which leaves no 'Blank Space'(s).
Global marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore in A$1 billion buyout by private equity backe
Thomson Geer is advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore (ASX:MRM) on its proposed acquisition by Cyan Renewables for A$1.03 billion.
Jet Zero Australia raises $29 million to advance flagship sustainable fuel project
Thomson Geer acted for Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) on its placement of securities to sophisticated and professional investors, including Qantas, Airbus and Idemitsu, raising A$29 million.
Supreme Court of NSW decision establishes important precedent for construction industry
Thomson Geer succeeded in establishing legal precedent for the construction industry in New South Wales in a case relating to payment claims and payment schedules made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
Japanese logistics giant Senko Group acquires 75% stake in family-owned Simon Transport
Thomson Geer advised on the sale by family shareholders of 75 per cent of the shares in 100-year-old national transport company Simon Transport to Japanese logistics giant Senko Group.
CAB Medical Pty Ltd sell business to EBOS Medical Devices Pty Limited
Thomson Geer has advised the shareholders of medical solutions provider, CAB Medical Pty Ltd in the sale of their business to Australasian-owned, EBOS Medical Devices Australia Pty Limited (EBOS).
Thomson Geer assists InterMed Medical on acquisition of CoreMed Pty Ltd
Thomson Geer has advised medical device business, InterMed Medical (InterMed) on the acquisition of ear, nose and throat device manufacturer, CoreMed Pty Ltd (CoreMed).
Jeta Gardens Aged Care sells business to Opal Healthcare with assistance from Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer has advised Jeta Gardens Aged Care in the sale of its aged care business to aged care community manager, Opal Healthcare
Thomson Geer assists Tech End with sale of business to Pickles Auctions
Thomson Geer has advised Tech End Pty Ltd (Tech End) on the sale of their automotive software management system business to Australian auction business, Pickles Auctions Pty Ltd
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
Greater protections for workers as Parliament passes Loopholes No 2
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No 2) Bill 2024 was passed by parliament on 12 February 2024. The Loopholes 2 Bill makes significant amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which are designed to provide greater protections workers.
Anthony Redfern and Holize Pty Ltd sell mining services busines Forefront Services to Tasmea Limited
Thomson Geer has advised Anthony Redfern and Holize Pty Ltd (Holize) in the sale of their mining services business, MGW Engineering Pty Ltd, trading as "Forefront Services", to engineering services provider, Tasmea Limited.
Eurocold Holdings sells majority stake to Group Petit Forestier, acquires DCG Rentals
Thomson Geer has advised Eurocold Holdings Pty Ltd in the sale of a majority stake in their business to European refrigeration rentals leader, Groupe Petit Forestier SAS, and Eurocold's subsequent acquisition of Perth based refrigerated vehicles business, DCG Rentals Pty Ltd.
Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.
Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.
Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.
Thomson Geer appoints two new female Partners for Corporate and IP teams
Thomson Geer has appointed two new Partners to the firm, bolstering its national Corporate and Intellectual Property practice areas.
Thomson Geer assists with Jeta Gardens Aged Care's sale to Opal Healthcare
Thomson Geer has advised Jeta Gardens Aged Care in the sale of its aged care business to aged care community manager, Opal Healthcare.
CZR Resources to sell Zanthus Resources subsidiary for A$102 million
Thomson Geer has advised exploration and development company CZR Resources Ltd (ASX:CZR) on the sale of its Zanthus Resources Pty Ltd subsidiary to Miracle Iron Resources Pty Ltd for A$102 million.
Converting security in Western Australia: the 5-business day warning
As a part of the Western Australian Government's reforms to the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (Act), a notice requirement was introduced regarding a party having recourse to security under the construction contract.
Thomson Geer acts for Mitsubishi Motors in successful High Court appeal
Thomson Geer has acted for Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited in the High Court of Australia in Mitsubishi Motors' successful appeal against claims it had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to the contents of a mandatory fuel consumption label affixed to a utility vehicle.
Adjudication in Western Australia: What is to be attached? Comparing the new security payment model
In the decision of SLIC B&D Pty Ltd v David Trinder [2023] WASAT 1, the State Administrative Tribunal confirmed that an adjudication application under the Construction Contracts (Former Provisions) Act 2004 (WA) (Old Act) does not require the attachment of the construction contract.
Thomson Geer acts as legal advisers to Turnkey Innovative Engineering in favourable judgment
Thomson Geer has advised Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd in the NSW Court of Appeal case, Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 981, resulting a favourable outcome for Turnkey and establishing a legal precedent for the construction industry in New Sout
MMA Offshore agree to accept $1 billion takeover offer from Cyan Renewables
Thomson Geer is advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore (ASX:MRM) on its proposed acquisition by Cyan Renewables for A$1.03 billion.
ICSID publishes updated caseload statistics
Investor-State arbitration is big business. The stakes are always high and the commencement of arbitration by an investor against a State is a huge step (and requires a huge commitment).
New Aged Care Act - Updated timeframe for consultation and TG transition services
Extension of the timeframe for consultation on the new Aged Care Act On 14 December 2023, the Commonwealth Government released the Exposure Draft of the Aged Care Bill 2023 (New Act) and commenced a consultation process.
The importance of managing risk for AI in corporate Australia
Corporate risk as a topic is not new, but the scope of risk for corporate Australia is constantly changing with new risks emerging and heightened responsibilities on directors and officers.
The new Right to Disconnect – what it means for employers
Without question, the new employee 'right to disconnect' (RTD) is the most controversial aspect of the Federal Government's recent reforms to workplace laws - Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No. 2) Act 2024 (Cth) (Loopholes No 2).
Bilya Boorn Scholarship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander law students launched
A joint initiative of seven leading commercial law firms (Allens, Clayton Utz, Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, MinterEllison, Steinepreis Paganin and Thomson Geer) is pleased to announce the establishment and launch of the Bilya Boorn Scholarship.
Call It What You Want: Branding lessons from Taylor Swift
Many people are becoming tired of hearing about Taylor Swift after the Australian leg of her Eras Tour swept the country recently. But even non-Swifties should be able to appreciate her savvy and innovative approach to protection of her personal brand, which leaves no 'Blank Space'(s).
Global marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore in A$1 billion buyout by private equity backe
Thomson Geer is advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore (ASX:MRM) on its proposed acquisition by Cyan Renewables for A$1.03 billion.
Jet Zero Australia raises $29 million to advance flagship sustainable fuel project
Thomson Geer acted for Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero) on its placement of securities to sophisticated and professional investors, including Qantas, Airbus and Idemitsu, raising A$29 million.
Supreme Court of NSW decision establishes important precedent for construction industry
Thomson Geer succeeded in establishing legal precedent for the construction industry in New South Wales in a case relating to payment claims and payment schedules made under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act.
Japanese logistics giant Senko Group acquires 75% stake in family-owned Simon Transport
Thomson Geer advised on the sale by family shareholders of 75 per cent of the shares in 100-year-old national transport company Simon Transport to Japanese logistics giant Senko Group.
CAB Medical Pty Ltd sell business to EBOS Medical Devices Pty Limited
Thomson Geer has advised the shareholders of medical solutions provider, CAB Medical Pty Ltd in the sale of their business to Australasian-owned, EBOS Medical Devices Australia Pty Limited (EBOS).
Thomson Geer assists InterMed Medical on acquisition of CoreMed Pty Ltd
Thomson Geer has advised medical device business, InterMed Medical (InterMed) on the acquisition of ear, nose and throat device manufacturer, CoreMed Pty Ltd (CoreMed).
Jeta Gardens Aged Care sells business to Opal Healthcare with assistance from Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer has advised Jeta Gardens Aged Care in the sale of its aged care business to aged care community manager, Opal Healthcare
Thomson Geer assists Tech End with sale of business to Pickles Auctions
Thomson Geer has advised Tech End Pty Ltd (Tech End) on the sale of their automotive software management system business to Australian auction business, Pickles Auctions Pty Ltd
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
New Zealand court decision signals evolving approach to climate change litigation
In what might be described as a milestone appeal decision in the context of climate change and accountability, the Supreme Court of New Zealand has allowed an appeal of a decision of the Court of Appeal striking out a claim in tort relating to damage caused by climate change.
Greater protections for workers as Parliament passes Loopholes No 2
The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes No 2) Bill 2024 was passed by parliament on 12 February 2024. The Loopholes 2 Bill makes significant amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which are designed to provide greater protections workers.
Anthony Redfern and Holize Pty Ltd sell mining services busines Forefront Services to Tasmea Limited
Thomson Geer has advised Anthony Redfern and Holize Pty Ltd (Holize) in the sale of their mining services business, MGW Engineering Pty Ltd, trading as "Forefront Services", to engineering services provider, Tasmea Limited.
Eurocold Holdings sells majority stake to Group Petit Forestier, acquires DCG Rentals
Thomson Geer has advised Eurocold Holdings Pty Ltd in the sale of a majority stake in their business to European refrigeration rentals leader, Groupe Petit Forestier SAS, and Eurocold's subsequent acquisition of Perth based refrigerated vehicles business, DCG Rentals Pty Ltd.
Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.
Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.
Can 'indifference' excuse liability for copyright infringement?
A recent decision by the High Court of Australia has affirmed that companies that are 'indifferent' to copyright infringement can be held liable for authorising the infringement, but that specific evidence is needed to prove this.
Thomson Geer appoints two new female Partners for Corporate and IP teams
Thomson Geer has appointed two new Partners to the firm, bolstering its national Corporate and Intellectual Property practice areas.
Thomson Geer assists with Jeta Gardens Aged Care's sale to Opal Healthcare
Thomson Geer has advised Jeta Gardens Aged Care in the sale of its aged care business to aged care community manager, Opal Healthcare.
CZR Resources to sell Zanthus Resources subsidiary for A$102 million
Thomson Geer has advised exploration and development company CZR Resources Ltd (ASX:CZR) on the sale of its Zanthus Resources Pty Ltd subsidiary to Miracle Iron Resources Pty Ltd for A$102 million.
Converting security in Western Australia: the 5-business day warning
As a part of the Western Australian Government's reforms to the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA) (Act), a notice requirement was introduced regarding a party having recourse to security under the construction contract.
Thomson Geer acts for Mitsubishi Motors in successful High Court appeal
Thomson Geer has acted for Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited in the High Court of Australia in Mitsubishi Motors' successful appeal against claims it had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to the contents of a mandatory fuel consumption label affixed to a utility vehicle.
Adjudication in Western Australia: What is to be attached? Comparing the new security payment model
In the decision of SLIC B&D Pty Ltd v David Trinder [2023] WASAT 1, the State Administrative Tribunal confirmed that an adjudication application under the Construction Contracts (Former Provisions) Act 2004 (WA) (Old Act) does not require the attachment of the construction contract.