News | 49 Partners and Lawyers Ranked in Best Lawyers Awards 2019

Gadens is proud to announce 49 of our Partners and Lawyers have been nominated in the 2019 Best Lawyers Awards across 37 different areas of law. We are delighted to have the following people ranked: Adam Walker – Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law Andrew Denehy – Construction/Infrastructure Law Andrew Hynd – Information Technology Law Andrew […]

Readmore

Deal profile | Gadens acts for Adshel on Australia’s largest rail advertising contract

Late last year, Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) entered into a seven year agreement with Adshel to deliver animated, contextually relevant and optimised out-of-home messaging to commuters through a single, centralised network. Following this, Sydney Trains recently announced an extension of Adshel’s contract for ‘multiple years’. The extension of Adshel’s reach within the rail sector in […]

Readmore

News | Gadens investigates potential class actions against fund manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited

In a report published by Glaucus Research Group on 27 March 2018, Brisbane-based fund manager Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited (Blue Sky) has been accused of grossly exaggerating its assets under management, misrepresenting the performance of its investments and collecting management fees far in excess of its entitlements. These are serious allegations which raise grave […]

Readmore

News | Indigenous Intern News

One of our Indigenous Interns Kathryn Dorante was fortunate enough to be elected the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Officer in the Education Portfolio of the QUT Law Society for this year. Since the beginning of the semester, Kathryn has organised a number of different events, including the Clerkship Symposium, Meet the Profession evening, First […]

Readmore

Deal profile | Gadens acts for Cbus Property in $1b Melbourne opportunity

Gadens has acted for Cbus Property, the superannuation fund-backed developer, on the purchase of the coveted development site on the corner of Bourke and Queen Streets, Melbourne. The purchase represents a $1 billion plus development opportunity in the centre of Melbourne CBD, giving Cbus Property approximately 3,000sqm on which to create a high-end mixed-use project. […]

Readmore

Deal profile | Kathmandu undertakes major trans-Tasman capital raise

New Zealand law firm Chapman Tripp and Australian law firm Gadens have advised Kathmandu Holdings Limited (Kathmandu), a dual listed entity on NZX and ASX, on its underwritten placement of 18.5 million fully paid ordinary shares to institutional and sophisticated investors to raise NZ$40 million (Placement). The Placement will be followed by a non-underwritten share […]

Readmore

Media release | Gadens appoints highly regarded Intellectual Property & Technology Partner

National firm Gadens has appointed Donna Bartlett as a Partner in its Intellectual Property & Technology Team in Sydney. Donna brings extensive expertise in technology and intellectual property law, outsourced services, government contracting and procurement, and aviation. Donna’s appointment follows the announcements in late 2017 that Brett Feltham (Employment Advisory), James Roland (Banking & Finance), […]

Readmore

Corporate social responsibility I Gadens Art Challenge – Museum of Brisbane

Gadens’ profound commitment to the arts sector was showcased during the recent Gadens Art Challenge held in partnership with the Museum of Brisbane.  The challenge resulted in the Museum recording the most donations ever received from a fundraising campaign, which was held between October 2017 and December 2017. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk praised Gadens for […]

Readmore

News I Gadens grows from strength-to-strength in Sydney

Every organisation has modest beginnings, and Gadens is no exception. Since its beginning in 1847, our firm has developed through a number of transitions and grown in size and reputation. More recently, we embraced the opportunity to build a new Gadens presence in Sydney to best service the needs of our clients. In October 2017 […]

Readmore

Media release I Gadens appoints Banking & Finance specialist

National firm Gadens has appointed Elliot Raleigh as a partner in its Banking and Finance Group. Elliot joins from Kemp Strang, where he was a Partner in their Banking & Finance practice. His previous experience also includes working with Clayton Utz and Allen & Overy in London. Grant Scott-Hayward, Gadens’ Chief Executive Officer said: “Elliot’s […]

Readmore

News I Client Choice Awards Finalist 2018

Gadens is delighted to have been announced as a finalist in the 2018 Financial Review Client Choice Awards for Best Law Firm ($50m to $200m). Client centricity is at the core of how we operate; we aim to provide every client with an outstanding experience, every time. We are honoured to be recognised in the […]

Readmore

Media release I Gadens further strengthens with new Property specialist

National firm Gadens has appointed Archie Smith as a partner in its Property, Construction & Planning Group. Joining the Sydney office, Archie joins Gadens after 12 years as a partner at Kemp Strang in its property practice. Archie’s appointment follows the announcements in late 2017 that Brett Feltham (Employment Advisory), James Roland (Banking & Finance), […]

Readmore