Deal profile | Gadens advises DKSH Smollan on acquisition of CROSSMARK Australia

Gadens has advised DKSH Smollan on its acquisition of CROSSMARK, Australia’s leading field marketing provider. DKSH Smollan has acquired the Australian entity of CROSSMARK with DKSH acquiring separately the CROSSMARK New Zealand entity.  DKSH Smollan, a joint venture between Swiss-listed DKSH (the leading market expansion services provider in Asia) and Smollan (a global retail solutions […]

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News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gadens continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and the impact it is having on our community. As a firm, we are committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which minimises risks to the health of all our people, our clients and our visitors. Accordingly, having regard to the advice from the Australian […]

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Deal profile | Third Horizon Consulting is acquired by Publicis Sapient

Gadens has advised Australian management consulting firm Third Horizon on its acquisition by Publicis Sapient, one of the largest global digital transformation firms. Formed in 2004, Third Horizon boasts a team of approximately 70 staff, at offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra which will now join the domestic arm of Publicis Sapient. The move gives […]

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News | Gadens appoints Mark Pistilli as new CEO

Gadens has appointed Mark Pistilli as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Melbourne and Sydney partnership. Mark joins Gadens from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he was a legal partner on PwC’s legal leadership team and practising across corporate and commercial matters including in M&A, strategic Boardroom advisory, major projects and litigation strategy. Mark was a […]

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Deal profile | Gadens congratulates The Citadel Group on its acquisition of Wellbeing Software Group

Gadens congratulates, and is pleased to have advised, The Citadel Group Limited (Citadel) on its £103 million (A$198 million) acquisition of leading UK radiology and maternity software solutions provider, Wellbeing Software Group – a transaction which positions Citadel as a global healthcare software company. This global expansion comes as part of Citadel’s strategy of further […]

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News | Gadens shines in the WTR 1000 for a second consecutive year

Following its debut in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000) last year, Gadens has again been announced as a leading firm for Prosecution and Strategy in the 2020 rankings along with three partners being recognised individually as leading trade mark professionals. The WTR 1000 2020 awards Gadens a Bronze rating, describing it as striking […]

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Deal profile | Gadens assists Greystar in launching Australia’s largest build-to-rent project yet

Following the success of the built-to-rent (BTR) housing markets in the US and UK, Greystar has announced its first Australian BTR project, a $400 million mixed-use development in Melbourne. Greystar, the largest operator of rental housing in the US has announced the purchase of two adjoining sites in the thriving and popular inner-city suburb, South […]

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News | Gadens partner recognised in Australia Day Honours

Sabine Phillips, a partner at National law firm Gadens, has been recognised in the Australia Day 2020 Honours List, announced on 26 January 2020 by the Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd). Sabine, who works in the firm’s Disputes Group, has been awarded the […]

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News | Gadens Advancing Reconciliation

In 2019, Gadens launched its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Through its commitment to Reconciliation, Gadens has built strong relationships, respect and opportunities both within the firm and with external Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. The firm has also implemented effective governance structures for its RAP Working Group (RAPWG) which have allowed for […]

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Deal profile | Gadens continues to support Viva Leisure with its exponential growth

Following its successful IPO earlier this year, Viva Leisure continues to further establish its position as one of the fastest growing health club owners and operators in Australia. Gadens is pleased to have worked with Viva Leisure on the successful acquisition of 13 Fit N Fast health clubs and $20 million capital raise. Viva Leisure […]

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News | International M&A specialist joins Gadens

National law firm Gadens has today announced the appointment of Matt Egerton-Warburton as a partner in their Corporate Advisory Team in Sydney. Matt joins Gadens from King & Wood Mallesons. Matt has worked in London, Sydney, New York and Hong Kong with firms such as Allens, KWM and Cleary Gottlieb. Matt has particular expertise in […]

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News | Emerging Financial Services specialist joins Gadens

Gadens has announced the appointment of financial services specialist Liam Hennessy as a Director in its Litigation and Corporate Recovery team in Brisbane. Joining from King & Wood Mallesons, Liam’s experience spans over 11 years working in London, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne (including in-house at National Australia Bank in its disputes team). Liam is a […]

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