Band 6
Provided by Scott Gibson
Scott Gibson is an experienced deal leader who practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets and general corporate law. In addition to his law degree, Scott holds has a Bachelor of Science (Geology) and maintains a keen interest in all aspects of the resources sector.
He has a wide range of experience in all forms of mergers and acquisitions (both public and private) as well as initial public offerings, secondary raisings and general corporate and ASX Listing Rule matters, across a range of sectors including energy and resources, engineering and mining services, life sciences and technology. Scott regularly advises clients on asset and tenement acquisitions and joint venture arrangements, as well as Foreign Investment Review Board matters.
Scott Gibson also has significant experience and interest in all aspects of shareholder activism, and has led a substantial number of successful shareholder requisitioned meetings and Takeovers Panel applications.
Scott's clients include international and domestic corporates, commodity traders, funds and individuals of influence.
Kirin Holdings Company - Advising Japanese food and beverage giant Kirin Holdings Company, Limited on its A$1.8 billion acquisition of Australian healthcare company Blackmores.
Piedmont Lithium Inc - Advising US and ASX-listed lithium miner Piedmont Lithium on all aspects of its A$890 million all-stock merger with fellow lithium miner Sayona Mining and an associated A$80 million capital raising.
Fortescue Ltd - Acting for ASX-listed Fortescue Ltd, the fourth largest iron ore miner in the world, on its acquisition of Red Hawk Mining Ltd for A$254 million.
Genesis Minerals Ltd - Advising gold miner Genesis Minerals on its acquisition of the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia from fellow miner St Barbara for A$628 million and on a A$470 million capital raising by Genesis to fund the acquisition.
Provided by Chambers
Scott Gibson is a seasoned practitioner who operates from Thomson Geer's Perth office. He is well-placed to advise domestic and international clients on a range of transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and divestments. He is particularly active in the natural resources space.
Provided by Chambers
Scott Gibson is completely across all the issues that arise. He has real domain expertise and takes the time to understand the client's business.
Scott Gibson is completely across all the issues that arise. He has real domain expertise and takes the time to understand the client's business.