Media release | Supreme Court clarifies vendors’ obligation to notify of surface level works
On 21 September 2023, the Supreme Court of Victoria confirmed that vendors have an express and ongoing obligation under off-the-plan contracts to notify purchasers of works affecting the natural surface level of the lot. The judgment, Asia Digital Investments Pty Ltd v Mara Dextra Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 565, concerns the off-the-plan sale of land […]
ReadmoreDeal Profile | Gadens advises Silk Logistics Holdings on the acquisition of Secon Freight Logistics
Gadens has advised ASX-listed Australian logistics company, Silk Logistics Holdings Limited (ASX:SLH), on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Secon Freight Logistics Pty. Ltd (Secon) on 31 August 2023 for cash and scrip consideration of $35 million plus a deferred earn-out component. Silk Logistics Holdings Limited (Silk) is a leading national provider of […]
ReadmoreThe Voice to Parliament | A breakdown of the Yes and No cases
As the Voice to Parliament referendum approaches, we unpack the Yes and No campaign cases to provide further information and analysis.
ReadmoreNews | Gadens goes on Outreach with Arts Law to WA
As part of our pro bono program, Gadens has an established partnership with Arts Law. Our lawyers have been assisting Arts Law with its Document Review Service since September 2021, and we have since expanded our partnership to participate in Arts Law’s Adopt a Lawyer and Outreach programs. Sharna White, Associate recently attended Gadens’ first […]
ReadmoreThe Voice to Parliament | A quick update: frequently asked questions
Earlier in the year, we published a bulletin about the upcoming Voice to Parliament (the Voice) referendum, which can be accessed here. Since then, the Federal Parliament has passed the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) Bill 2023, setting in stone the referendum question. At Gadens, we believe that there is an important […]
ReadmoreDeal Profile | Gadens advises Gordon Brothers Industries on the sale to Johnson Controls Australia
Gadens has advised Gordon Brothers Industries on the sale of the company to an Australian subsidiary of NYSE-listed Johnson Controls. Gordon Brothers Industries is Australia’s largest provider of industrial refrigeration solutions to customers in a wide range of industries. Gordon Brothers Industries has a history that dates back more than 100 years with a business […]
ReadmoreDeal Profile | Gadens advises Cbus Property as it welcomes CBA to $1bn ‘next-generation’ development – 435 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Gadens has acted for leading national integrated property investor and developer, Cbus Property, in relation to the preparation and negotiation of lease and development agreements in connection with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) leasing approximately 15,000sqm of office space at Cbus Property’s latest commercial development, 435 Bourke Street, in Melbourne’s CBD. The $1bn development […]
ReadmoreMedia release | Gadens celebrates seven partner promotions nationally
National law firm Gadens is thrilled to announce seven partner promotions effective 1 July 2023 across its Australian network of firms.
ReadmoreMedia release | Arbitrary taxation – a new paradigm for the taxpayer
As the Victorian Government’s State Budget progresses through parliament, Gadens Partner Biljana Apostolova comments that the proposed legislative framework for the tax continues to break down long-accepted principles of good taxation policy.
ReadmoreThe Voice to Parliament | The upcoming referendum – Australia’s vote
Later this year, Australians will vote on the Voice to Parliament referendum. Australians will need to vote either ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the following question: A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration? The […]
ReadmoreMedia release | Upending a century of tax policy
Gadens Partner Biljana Apostolova has cautioned about the impact of the Victorian Government’s State Budget’s payroll tax changes on schools and charities.
ReadmoreDeal Profile | Gadens advises Fleet Space Technologies on $50m capital raise
Gadens has advised Fleet Space Technologies on its Series C fundraising round, raising a total of $50 million, from current and new investors including leading Australian venture capital firms and private equity funds. This raise more than doubles the company’s valuation, now surpassing $350 million.
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