First-tier ranking, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions,
Chambers Global 2008
First-tier ranking, Mergers and Acquisitions,
IFLR 1000 2008
First-tier ranking, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions,
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007-2008
First-tier ranking, M&A,
PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008
“This firm remains the “obvious choice for meaty, complex and technically challenging deals,” according to market observers, who pointed to its “exemplary performance” on the final wave of Telstra’s privatisation (the T3 share offering by the Australian government) as a clear illustration of this. Clients are won over by the team’s blend of “technical expertise of the highest calibre and commercial, business-focused and user-friendly service.” The firm is also singled out for its “huge impact on the Australian private equity market,” with the corporate team securing roles in some of the largest private equity takeovers of the past year. Chief among these was advising Airline Partners Australia on its AUD11.1 billion bid for Qantas.”
Chambers Global Guide 2008
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques maintains its excellent track record, picking up some of the largest and most innovative deals this year. The firm profited from its relations with long-time client Telstra, acting for the Australian telecommunications and information services company on the highly structured T3 transaction, involving the sale of the remaining 51.8% holding in Telstra by the Australian government, in one of the largest global equity deals ever. Mallesons worked to ensure maximum investor participation, allowing Telstra to finally break free from government ownership while also achieving a good aftermarket result for its shares and instalment receipts.”
IFLR 1000 2008
“Mallesons took advantage of the growing interest from private-equity investors acquiring assets in Australia, representing parties such as CVC Asia Pacific, which the firm counselled in its successful bid for a 50% stake in PBL's key media assets worth A$5.5 billion. The firm also advised Airline Partners Australia on its A$11.1 billion takeover bid for Australia's national airline Qantas, and Apollo Group on its global acquisition of TNT Logistics. The firm continues to be a client favourite, particularly because it is able to offer a magnificent team of corporate specialists like David Friedlander, Greg Golding, and Peter Cook who are commercial in their outlook but also "technically competent and what one would call a lawyer's lawyer", according to a client.”
IFLR 1000 2008
“Other notable work on behalf of the acquirer includes acting for the Australian Stock Exchange on its takeover of Sydney Futures Exchange, representing Danaher in its acquisition of Vision Systems, and advising Nestlé on its takeover of Uncle Toby's, the branded cereals and nutritional snacks business, from Burns Philip & Company.”
IFLR 1000 2008
“It has been another stellar year for Mallesons' M&A practice, with its market-leading private equity group capitalising on the record levels of deal activity in the first half of 2007. Involved in some of the most high-profile Australian deals over the last 12 months, the emphasis is now on building its Asian capabilities in its Hong Kong and China offices. Two senior partners were relocated to Hong Kong in 2007, while further lateral hires on the mainland are expected during 2008. The Sydney office welcomed back former partner Tony Bancroft, following a three year stint as head of Goldman Sach's M&A group. And despite the departure of the highly recommended head of private equity, Bryan Pointon, the depth of the group should help it to maintain its market-leading reputation.”
PLC Which Lawyer? Global 50 Portrait 2008
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques receives top marks across the board from clients, who are impressed with the ‘high quality at both the senior and junior levels’. The team recorded an extremely busy year, advising Telstra on the A$15.5bn T3 share offering, acting for Airline Partners Australia Consortium on the proposed A$11.1bn takeover bid for Qantas, representing CVC on its successful bid for a 50% stake in PBL’s key media assets, and advising the Australian Stock Exchange on its acquisition of Sydney Futures Corporation. Stephen Minns was singled out by one client as ‘very impressive’.”
Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007-2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Greg Golding, Tim Bednall, David Friedlander, Stephen Minns, Peter Cook, Alison Lansley, Diana Nicholson were nominated as leading individuals in the area of Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions by Chambers Global Guide 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Peter Cook, David Friedlander and Greg Golding were nominated as leading individuals in the area of M&A by IFLR 1000 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Tim Bednall, David Friedlander, Greg Golding, and Stephen Minns were nominated as leading individuals in the area of Commercial/M&A by Asia Pacific Legal 500 2007-2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Tim Bednall, David Friedlander, Greg Golding and Stephen Minns were highly recommended in the area of M&A by PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Alison Lansley was recommended in the area of M&A by PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook 2008.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Tony Holland, Stephen Minns, Tim Bednall, Peter Cook, David Friedlander and Greg Golding were nominated as leading individuals by Best Lawyers International 2008: Australia.