National firm Gadens has appointed Dermott Lynch as a Partner in its Disputes Team in Sydney. Dermott joins Gadens after 10 years of operating his own legal practice in London, specialising in commercial litigation, international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Dermott’s appointment follows the recent announcements that Brett Feltham (Employment Advisory), James Roland (Banking & […]
ReadmoreGadens Brisbane has been a long-term partner and great supporter of Brisbane’s arts community, and is delighted to be partnering with the Museum of Brisbane’s first artwork acquisition fundraising appeal. Gadens will match, dollar-for-dollar, all appeal donations up to the total value of $20,000, allowing the Museum to purchase and commission two important pieces of […]
ReadmoreNational firm Gadens has appointed Kathy Merrick as a Partner in its Disputes Team in Sydney. Kathy joins Gadens from Henry Davis York where she was a Partner and Practice Leader in their Corporate & Regulatory Investigations & Disputes Team. As a highly regarded practitioner, Kathy brings market-leading expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, dispute […]
ReadmoreA class action on behalf of shareholders in sandalwood company Quintis has been filed and served on Quintis and former managing director Frank Wilson. Filed by Gadens in the Federal Court, the class action alleges that Quintis and Wilson made misleading and deceptive statements from 26 February 2016 regarding the company’s key supply contracts and […]
ReadmoreNational firm Gadens has appointed James Roland as a partner in its Banking and Finance Team in Sydney. James joins Gadens from TurksLegal, prior to which he was senior legal counsel at National Australia Bank. Highly regarded and well recognised in his field, James offers specialist expertise across all areas of corporate restructuring, banking, and […]
ReadmoreTop 10, independent law firm Gadens has opened new offices in Sydney located at Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place – an iconic address in Circular Quay. Gadens will occupy premium office space on Level 40. Grant Scott-Hayward, Gadens Chief Executive Officer said: “This is a very exciting and significant development for our firm and its future. […]
ReadmoreGadens in Melbourne has acted for Australian Unity Office Fund in relation to its acquisition of 150 Charlotte Street, Brisbane. Gadens was engaged to undertake a comprehensive legal due diligence, negotiate the terms of the contract of sale for the property and provide advice in relation to stamp duty and insurance aspects of the transaction. […]
ReadmoreNational firm Gadens has appointed Caroline Ord as a Special Counsel in its Corporate Advisory Team. Caroline joins Gadens from Madgwicks Lawyers. Having practised in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Caroline brings a broad range of global corporate and commercial experience, particularly in the area of funds management and superannuation law. Jeremy Smith, […]
ReadmoreGadens has acted for Singapore-based Rockworth Capital Partners (Rockworth) in relation to its acquisition of the 28 level office tower at 390 St Kilda Road in Melbourne. Settlement of the sale occurred on 31 July 2017. Gadens was engaged to undertake comprehensive due diligence investigations, negotiate the terms of the property sale agreement and attend […]
ReadmoreNational firm Gadens has appointed Brett Feltham as a Partner in its Employment Advisory Team. Brett joins Gadens from DLA Piper, and has also previously worked at PwC Legal and Deacons (now Norton Rose Fulbright). Grant Scott-Hayward, Gadens Chief Executive Officer said: “Brett’s appointment is an exciting addition to our growing Employment Advisory Team. With […]
ReadmoreAttorney-General Martin Pakula announced on Tuesday 8 August 2017 that Victorian Court of Appeal judge, Justice Anne Ferguson, has been appointed as Victoria’s Chief Justice – the top judicial role in Victoria. Justice Ferguson was previously a partner at Gadens and its predecessor firm, J.M. Smith & Emmerton. Grant Scott-Hayward, Gadens Chief Executive Officer, said: […]
ReadmoreGadens in Melbourne has acted for Singapore-based and SGX-listed, UOL Group Limited (UOL Group) in relation to its acquisition of the long-term leasehold interest and associated business of a strategically located five star hotel in South Wharf, Melbourne. Following completion of the acquisition this morning, UOL has re-branded the hotel as a Pan Pacific Hotel. […]
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