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2005 archives

New draft anti-money laundering laws need careful consideration says Mallesons Stephen Jaques More…
16 December 2005

The Federal Government’s new draft anti-money laundering laws are serious and need careful consideration given their broad scope and complexity said Ros Grady, Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ partner and anti-money laundering expert.

Mallesons acts on HK$9 billion financing for the HTIL group More…
7 December 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the arrangers of a HK$9 billion financing for the HTIL group. Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited holds substantial telecommunications businesses in Hong Kong, India, Thailand and Israel with plans for expansion into a range of other markets. This was a significant matter, with the financing governed by Hong Kong law and Mallesons acting for a roll call of top financial institutions.

Client service noted More…
23 September 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ client service has been recognised by CFO Magazine and the International Law Office.

Planning needs to begin now for AML compliance More...
11 August 2005

Regulatory specialists at Mallesons Stephen Jaques have advised that those that will be affected by forthcoming anti-money laundering legislation should be planning now to ensure their readiness and to reduce the potential impact on their business.

Project finance league tables reaffirm Mallesons' leadership position More..
15 July 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has gained top honours in project finance rankings for the first half of 2005. According to analysis by Dealogic, Mallesons is positioned at number one in both the Asia Pacific (with a 16.2% market share) and Australasia (with a 25.7% market share). The firm was ranked 6th globally.

Mallesons advises CBA on Hong Kong sale More…
13 July 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised the Commonwealth Bank of Australia on its HK$3.5 billion sale of its Hong Kong-based life insurance, pensions administration and financial planning businesses to Sun Life Financial.

Industry bodies should play key role in developing guidelines for anti-money laundering legislation More…
7 July 2005

Australia should use the expertise of industry bodies in setting guidelines for risk assessment policies and procedures required by any forthcoming draft anti-money laundering (AML) legislation.

Mallesons drafts benchmark project concession agreement for Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project More…
1 June 2005

International law firms Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy have combined to advise on the largest Lao PDR hydro project ever financed - the landmark US$1.25 billion financing of the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project.

Mallesons' international arbitration skills recognised by China's main body More...
30 May 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ international arbitration practice has recently been given a fillip with the appointment of Hong Kong partners David Bateson and Paul Starr to the panel of arbitrators of mainland China’s main arbitral body, China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC).

Leading Perth disputes partner joins Mallesons' Melbourne centre More...
20 May 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has announced the transfer of Perth dispute resolution partner, Brahma Dharmananda to its Melbourne centre.

Mallesons dominant in Deals of the Year More…
6 May 2005

Mallesons won 12 prestigious awards, including Deal Team of the Year and Dealmaker of the Year, at the recent ALB Deals of the Year Awards staged by Australasian Legal Business magazine.

Prime Minister’s Awards recognises Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ community program More…
15 April 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has won the Prime Minister’s Special Award for Impact on the Community, as part of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Community Business Partnerships.

Mallesons named Regional Law Firm of the Year More…
16 March 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques has, for the second consecutive year, been named Regional Law Firm of the Year in International Financial Law Review’s (IFLR’s) Asian Awards 2005 held in Hong Kong.

Mallesons revealed as leader in Asia Pacific More…
17 February 2005

Mallesons Stephen Jaques is the leading firm in the Asia Pacific region, with more nominees for the "Expert Guides" series than any other law firm, according to independent research carried out by the Legal Media Group during the past 24 months.

Mallesons Stephen Jaques named Best Financial Law Firm More…
7 February 2005

Mallesons has been named Best Financial Law Firm at the second annual FinanceAsia Australian Achievement Awards.

Mallesons ranked in Global 50 More…
3 February 2005

A leading international legal survey has ranked Mallesons Stephen Jaques in a list of the world's top 50 law firms. Additionally, Mallesons has been named “Australia’s premier law firm”.

Mallesons enhances regional construction practices in QLD and WA More…
1 February 2005

Mallesons is boosting its regional construction practices in the booming states of Western Australia and Queensland through the addition of further specialist on-ground expertise in its Perth and Brisbane offices.

 

“Mallesons Stephen Jaques maintains its excellent track record, picking up some of the largest and most innovative deals this year.”

IFLR 1000 2008