Mallesons partner drives two M&A deals
26 August 2010
The pace of mergers and acquisitions activity looks to be picking up, with Mallesons M&A partner, Nick Pappas, on a roll with two transactions in the energy and resources sector this week.
Mallesons acts on first retail bond offer under ASIC’s new rules
25 August 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for Primary Health Care Limited on the first retail bond offer to be made under the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's new class order. ASIC's new rules facilitate the issue of listed bonds by reducing the disclosure burden on eligible issuers.
Mallesons acts on $102m Photon capital raising
18 August 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques acted for the underwriters, UBS and Macquarie, on the recapitalisation undertaken by Photon, following its strategic review. The $102.5 capital raising involves the issue of approximately 1.52 billion shares, at 10 cents per share, to both existing and new shareholders.
A groundbreaking High Court win for Mallesons pro bono team
6 August 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has successfully acted for two young plaintiffs, Shannen Rowe and Doug Thompson, who launched a court challenge to have the Electoral Act changed to enable more than 100,000 additional Australians to cast a ballot at the upcoming Federal election.
Mallesons negotiates for Multiplex on class action
23 July 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques acted for the Multiplex Group on its shareholder class action litigation, which was settled on 21 July 2010 for $110 million, with no admission of liability from Multiplex.
Mallesons raises the bar with new parental leave policy -14 weeks
9 July 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has become the first top-tier Australian law firm to offer 14 weeks’ paid parental leave to both female and male staff. The firm’s secondary carer's leave has also been increased.
Mallesons bolsters energy and resources practice with new partner appointment
1 July 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has appointed 31-year-old Paul Lingard as a partner in its Perth office, reflecting his track record as an emerging market leader.
Mallesons supports mental health helpline with $100,000 donation
1 July 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques will donate $100,000 to mental health charity SANE Australia to support their 24 hour SANE Helpline.
Mallesons acts for Telstra on A$11bn NBN deal
22 June 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for Telstra on its deal with NBN Co to help build the national broadband network.
Mallesons acts on A$1.3bn Valemus IPO
8 June 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the joint global co-ordinators on the A$1.3 billion IPO by construction group Valemus Limited (the Bilfinger Berger Australia business) launched today.
Mallesons increases its calcium intake with dairy deal
18 May 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for French multi-national dairy product company Danone on a joint venture (JV) with Australia's largest dairy exporter, Murray Goulburn.
Mallesons a leader at 2010 ALB Awards
14 May 2010
Mallesons was once again a stand out at the annual ALB Australasian Law Awards 2010 winning a total of six awards on the evening, a number of which were second or third consecutive wins for the firm.
Mallesons acts on A$80m AIX capital raising
7 May 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the underwriter, Credit Suisse of an A$80 million institutional placement for Australian Infrastructure Fund (AIX) to help fund its acquisition of an additional 2.21 per cent stake in Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), valued at around $75 million.
Mallesons play it fair
30 April 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has taken another step forward in its corporate social responsibility commitment, with the firm receiving Fair Trade Workplace accreditation. This achievement will be announced today at the launch ceremony of Fair Trade Fortnight.
NCYLC Children’s Law Awards 2010 - Winners announced
21 April 2010
The winners of the 2010 National Children’s and Youth Law Centre (NCYLC) Children's Law Awards have been announced. The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, the Honourable Catherine Branson QC, presented the prestigious awards at Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Sydney office.
Mallesons tops Q1 M&A league tables
13 April 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has topped both the Thomson Reuters and Bloomberg Q1 M&A league tables by value and ranked ahead of its Australian competitors across a number of jurisdictions.
Mallesons strengthens Special Counsel with four new appointments
9 April 2010
Mallesons Chief Executive partner, Robert Milliner, has announced the appointment of four new Special Counsel to the firm's Mergers and Acquisitions and Banking and Finance teams.
Mallesons acts on A$125m Western Areas convertible bond issue
8 April 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the underwriters, UBS and Macquarie Bank, on an A$125 million Convertible Bond (CB) issue by WA-based miner Western Areas NL.
Mallesons a top finalist at ALB Awards 2010
25 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has once again topped the finalists' list for the ALB Australasian Law Awards. Mallesons is shortlisted 20 times in 10 categories for the 2010 awards.
Mallesons acts for BG on LNG deal with China Offshore Oil Corporation
25 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for BG Group in relation to its deal to sell LNG from its Queensland Curtis project to China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and CNOOC’s equity investment in that project. The deal is one of the largest ever gas sales to Chinese interests.
Cross-practice Mallesons team acts for Nestlé on pet accessories acquisition
19 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques lawyers from Intellectual Property (IP), M&A and Competition have acted for Nestlé Australia’s Purina PetCare division on its acquisition of the KraMar pet accessories business.
It’s a four for Mallesons PPP deal
18 March 2010
One of the year's most significant deals on which Mallesons Stephen Jaques advised - The Victorian Desalination Plant project - has once again proven its value, winning four prestigious awards this quarter.
Clients again vote Mallesons as market leader
18 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been reaffirmed as Australia's premier law firm by BRW Magazine, in announcing the firm's win in the 2010 BRW Client Choice awards.
Mallesons acts for Greenhill on US$215m Caliburn acquisition
17 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised US investment bank, Greenhill & Co, on its US$215 million acquisition of Australian financial advisory group, Caliburn Partnership.
Mallesons acts on A$375m Southern Cross Media refinancing and internalisation
17 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the lenders on the successful A$375 million refinancing of the business level debt facility of Southern Cross Media Group (formerly Macquarie Media Group (MMG)).
Mallesons is named Employer of Choice for Women
12 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named once again an Employer of Choice for Women by the Federal Government’s Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
Best Lawyers rankings confirm Mallesons’ market strength
12 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has received 110 partner votes across 32 areas on this year's Best Lawyers’ list. The announcement further acknowledges the firm's depth and breadth of legal talent in the Australian market.
Mallesons consolidates its regional reputation at IFLR Asia Awards
11 March 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Regional Law Firm of the Year for the sixth time at the International Financial Law Review’s (IFLR’s) Asia Awards 2010. The win reaffirms Mallesons' ongoing strength and performance in the region.
Perth project finance team acts on third gold deal in one year
22 February 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Perth project finance team has acted for Integra Mining Limited on the financing of its A$64 million Randalls Gold Project, marking the third gold deal for the team in the last 12 months.
Mallesons acts for Xstrata on $15bn Wandoan Coal project
11 February 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for Xstrata on a joint venture in respect of a proposed coal mine at Wandoan, a project potentially valued at $15 billion.
Mallesons acts on US$85m Invista Asian property fund
10 February 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised Invista Real Estate Investment Management on the successful first closing of the BOSS Partnership I LP, a new property fund with total capital commitments of approximately US$85 million.
Mallesons wins 5th INSTO Law Firm of the Year Award
10 February 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Law Firm of the Year at the 11th Annual INSTO Distinction Awards, marking the fifth time the firm has received the prestigious award.
Mallesons advises on A$759m Peninsula Link highway PPP
29 January 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques continues its involvement in Australian PPPs by announcing it has acted for the Southern Way Consortium, the successful bidder to build and operate the A$759m toll-free Peninsula Link highway in Victoria.
Mallesons leads nominations at IFLR Asia Awards
21 January 2010
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has received more nominations for the prestigious 2010 IFLR Asia Awards than any other Australian law firm and is the only Australian firm to be in the running for the Regional Law Firm of the Year award.
Mallesons deal wins PPP Deal of the Year at the PFI Awards
20 January 2010
Mallesons has advised on the PPP Deal of the Year (Asia Pacific) - the A$3.5 billion Victorian Desalination project - as awarded by the 2009 Project Finance International (PFI) Awards.
Mallesons’ Competition group named in the elite tier
20 January 2010
The highly respected Global Competition Review (GCR) has once again confirmed the Mallesons Competition group's elite status in Australia in the latest edition of “The GCR 100”.
Mallesons strikes a win for Port Waratah Coal Services
22 December 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has successfully acted for Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) in two-year negotiations with the NSW Government to approve a long term coal export plan in the Hunter Valley.
Mallesons acts for acquirer on A$240m purchase of Goodman Fielder’s fats and oils business
17 December 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for international producer Cargill Inc on its purchase of Goodman Fielder’s Commercial division edible fats and oils operations for A$240 million.
Mallesons appoints new Chairman
14 December 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques announced today that Mergers & Acquisitions partner, Tim Bednall, would become the next Chairman of the firm.
2010 Children’s Law Awards open
8 December 2009
Nominations have opened across the country for the 2010 Children’s Law Awards. Organised by the National Children’s Youth and Law Centre (NCYLC) and Mallesons Stephen Jaques, the Awards will be presented by the Attorney General, Robert McClelland.
Mallesons’ Kangaroo practice recognised for a stellar year
3 December 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Australian Law Firm of the Year by the KangaNews Awards 2009, marking the third consecutive win for the firm.
Mallesons advises on $300m convertible bond and equity deal for CPA
30 November 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the underwriter, Citigroup, on an A$200 million convertible bond issue and $100 million placement by Commonwealth Property Office Fund (CPA).
Mallesons Shanghai partner named Young Alumni of the Year
11 November 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques Shanghai partner Martyn Huckerby has received the 2009 Australian Education International (AEI) Young Alumni of the Year Award at the inaugural Australia China Alumni Awards in Beijing.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques gains International Arbitration Adviser
9 November 2009
Leading arbitrator, Neil Kaplan CBE QC SBS, will join Mallesons Stephen Jaques as an International Arbitration Adviser, the firm announced today.
Mallesons acts on $700m ING Industrial Fund capital raising
29 October 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for the Joint Lead Managers on an A$700 million capital raising announced by ING Infrastructure Fund (IIF).
Mallesons advises on new single bookbuild capital raisings
28 October 2009
Mallesons has acted for Macquarie Capital Advisers and RBS Equity Capital Markets as underwriters for an entitlement offer to raise A$294 million for Macquarie Media Group (MMG).
Mallesons advises IAG on A$550m RES restructure
23 October 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for IAG Finance (New Zealand) on a proposed restructure of its A$550 million Reset Exchangeable Securities (RES).
Mallesons tops Q3 league tables
9 October 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has topped the Mergermarket M&A league tables by value again this quarter and surged ahead of its Australian rivals in a number of jurisdictions.
Mallesons acts for CHAMP on US$655m sale of United Malt Holdings
6 October 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for CHAMP Private Equity and its US affiliate, Castle Harlan on their sale of United Malt Holdings (UMH) to GrainCorp Limited for US$655 million.
Mallesons makes it three in a row at 2009 CFO Awards
2 October 2009
Mallesons has won the prestigious CFO Corporate Legal Services Firm of the Year award for the 3rd consecutive year. The firm has now achieved this honour a total of 5 times - the only firm to do so.
Mallesons acts for 13 lead managers on CBA PERLS V
2 October 2009
Mallesons has acted for 13 lead managers (JLMs) on Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s hybrid issue - PERLS V. This is believed to be the largest number of JLMs ever engaged on an Australian equity capital offer.
Mallesons acts on Campbell Brothers capital raising
1 October 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised J.P. Morgan and RBS Morgans on Campbell Brothers’ capital raising announced today.
Mallesons advises on A$450m Lynas capital raising
30 September 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised the underwriter, J.P. Morgan, on rare earths group Lynas Corporation’s A$450 million capital raising.
Mallesons plays key role in carbon trading documents
14 September 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has taken a lead role in preparation of standard documentation for secondary trading under the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, which has been released by the Australian Financial Markets Association.
Mallesons advises on the biggest PPP transaction of the year
7 September 2009
Mallesons has acted for the senior financiers and mezzanine financiers to the AquaSure Consortium appointed by the Victorian Government to design, finance, construct and operate Australia’s largest desalination plant. The transaction is set to be one of the largest PPPs closed this year.
Mallesons acts for MTM on Melbourne metro train system
1 September 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for Metro Trains Melbourne on its successful tender to operate the Melbourne Metropolitan Train system.
Mallesons advises Morgan Stanley $115m Photon Group capital raising
19 August 2009
Mallesons has acted for the underwriter, Morgan Stanley, on Photon Group’s $115 million capital raising.
Mallesons advises Challenger on $385m mortgage business sale
18 August 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for Challenger Financial Services Group on the $385m sale of its mortgage aggregation business to National Australia Bank.
Mallesons' Capital Markets and Banking teams named as Australia's best
7 August 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been voted as Australia's leading law firm in the areas of Capital Markets and Banking in the latest editions of the global Expert Guides.
Mallesons advises Macquarie Bank on $92m Catalpa mine financing
6 August 2009
Mallesons’ Perth practice has advised Macquarie Bank on the financing of the A$92 million Catalpa Resources Limited’s Edna May open-pit gold operations in Western Australia.
Mallesons advises NAB on strategic alliance with Goldman Sachs JBWere
31 July 2009
Mallesons has advised National Australia Bank (NAB) on a private wealth management alliance with Goldman Sachs JBWere (GSJBW).
Mallesons scores 5 nominations at ALB HK Law Awards
23 July 2009
Mallesons has received a record number of nominations at this year’s ALB Hong Kong Law Awards for the firm, including a first-time nomination for the prestigious Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year award.
Mallesons builds DR practice with Senior Associates
14 July 2009
Mallesons’ recent appointment of 13 new Senior Associates, four of which in its Dispute Resolution practice, is consistent with the trend of the last 18 months.
Mallesons tops mid-year league tables
6 July 2009
Mallesons has topped both the Mergermarket and Bloomberg mid-year M&A league tables by value, marking another successful quarter for the firm this year.
Mallesons advises Brookfield Multiplex on first secured retail bond IPO
19 June 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised on the first secured retail bond IPO by an Australian company this year, which opened to the public today.
Mallesons advises Citi on US$2.7bn joint venture with Morgan Stanley
1 June 2009
Mallesons has advised Citi Group on a US$2.7 billion global joint venture with Morgan Stanley, which was completed today. The joint venture merged the two companies’ retail broking businesses in the US, Europe and Australasia to form Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
Mallesons tops winners' list at ALB Australasian Law Awards
25 May 2009
Mallesons has once again led the field at the annual ALB Australasian Law Awards, collecting more trophies than any other firm.
BRW Client Choice Awards - a double win for Mallesons
12 March 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has scooped the pool at the prestigious BRW Client Choice Awards 2009, winning both the Best Large Professional Services Firm and Best Large Law Firm awards.
Mallesons takes out five at IFLR Asia Awards 2009
5 March 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named National Law Firm of the Year for Australia and Regional Law Firm of the Year at the International Financial Law Review’s (IFLR’s) Asia Awards 2009. The firm has also won three Deal of the Year Awards for Structured Finance and Securitisation, M&A and Restructuring.
Mallesons receives Caring Company award in Hong Kong
17 February 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been recognised as a Caring Company for 2008/09 by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
Extension of Chief Executive Partner’s term
16 February 2009
The Chairman of the Board of Mallesons Stephen Jaques, Mr Frank Zipfinger, today announced the re-appointment of Mr Robert Milliner as Chief Executive Partner of the firm.
Clients vote Mallesons as Firm of the Year
27 January 2009
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been voted by in-house counsel as Australian Law Firm of the Year in the prestigious 2009 PLC Which lawyer? Global Awards. This is the 7th major award for Mallesons in the last 12 months, confirming its place as Australia’s leading law firm.
Mallesons wins Best Financial Law Firm award 2008
16 December 2008
MallesonsStephen Jaques has been named Best Financial Law Firm in the prestigious 2008 Finance Asia Magazine awards.
Mallesons Wins KangaNews Award 2008
11 December 2008
Mallesons has been named Law Firm of the Year for the second year running at the KangaNews Awards 2008. The awards recognise outstanding deals and achievements in the kangaroo bonds market in the previous twelve months.
Mallesons shortlisted at Asia Tax Awards
11 November 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques is one of only two Australian law firms to be shortlisted for Australia Tax Firm of the Year at the International Tax Review’s Asia Tax Awards 2008. The firm was also shortlisted in three other categories.
Competition expert joins Mallesons’ Shanghai office
21 October 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques is pleased to announce the appointment of Competition Partner Martyn Huckerby to its Shanghai office.
Mallesons wins at 2008 Asian M&A Awards
16 October 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Legal Adviser of the Year for Energy, Mining and Utilities in the inaugural Financial Times-Mergermarket M&A Awards Asia 2008.
Mallesons wins its fourth CFO Award
10 October 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has today been announced as the 2008 CFO Corporate Legal Services Firm of the Year. This is the second consecutive year, and the fourth time overall, that the firm has received this honour.
In-house counsel rank Mallesons No.1 second year running
26 September 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has won the prestigious International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Award for Australia. This is the second consecutive year that Mallesons has won the award, which is based exclusively on surveys of in-house counsel around Australia.
New M&A partner starts in Mallesons’ London office
25 September 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has bolstered it’s London practice with the arrival of senior M&A partner, Robert Hanley. Robert has extensive experience in providing mergers & acquisitions and securities law advice to a broad range of clients, including leading corporations, investment banks and financial institutions.
Mallesons wins Hong Kong Construction Law Firm award for the fifth time
22 September 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Hong Kong Construction Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year at ALB magazine’s annual Hong Kong Law Awards. This is the fifth time that Mallesons has received the award.
Mallesons shortlisted for global derivatives award
8 September 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been nominated for "Law Firm of the Year" at Derivatives Week’s Global Derivatives Awards. The Awards recognise excellence in terms of people, companies and deals in the derivatives industry globally.
Mallesons voted Hong Kong Environmental Firm of the Year
3 September 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Hong Kong Environmental Firm of the Year by Asian Counsel’s Firms of the Year 2008.
Mallesons donates $150,000 to Starlight teen initiative
1 September 2008
Australia’s leading law firm, Mallesons Stephen Jaques, has today donated $150,000 to the Starlight Children’s Foundation to support its new Livewire program for teenagers.
Mallesons leads nominations at Asian M&A Awards
22 August 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has received more nominations than any other law firm at the inaugural Asian M&A Awards 2008, sponsored by the Financial Times and Mergermarket. Mallesons has been shortlisted in 5 categories.
Mallesons extends M&A and banking capabilities in London office
13 August 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has appointed Robert Hanley as a partner in its London office, effective on 15 September 2008. Robert has extensive experience in providing mergers & acquisitions and securities law advice to leading corporations, investment banks and financial institutions.
Mallesons partner appointed to NSW Supreme Court
4 August 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques today congratulated partner, Julie Ward, on her appointment as a Justice of the New South Wales Supreme Court in its Equity Division. The appointment will be effective 29 September 2008.
People location software wins international award
1 August 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named a winner of the prestigious US College of Law Practice Management InnovAction Awards - the only firm to achieve this twice.
League tables confirm Mallesons’ strong position in regional M&A
10 July 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has achieved an outstanding result in the latest Thomson Reuters Asia Pacific (ex Japan) half-year league tables, being ranked No.1 for completed deals.
Mallesons wins key award a third time
19 June 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has received the prestigious Australia Law Firm of the Year award at the 2008 Who’s Who Legal Awards - the third consecutive win for the firm.
Mallesons leads the field at ALB awards
23 May 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has reconfirmed its leadership of the legal industry at the ALB Australasian Law Awards, winning more honours than any other law firm.
Mallesons acts for Graincorp on $590m bid for Ridley
16 May 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques is acting as legal advisor to Graincorp Limited on its takeover offer for Ridley Corporation Limited. Graincorp today announced its intention to make an off-market takeover offer for all issued shares in Ridley.
Mallesons Partner appointed a Justice of Victorian Supreme Court
6 May 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques today congratulated partner, Emilios Kyrou, on his appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria. The appointment was announced by the Victorian Attorney General, the Hon. Rob Hulls, and will become effective on 13 May 2008.
Mallesons advises on Asia’s first carbon offset program
14 March 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair in respect of their global carbon offset program, the first to be launched by Asian airlines.
Mallesons hits a six at IFLR Asian Awards
14 March 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named National Law Firm of the Year for Australia at the International Financial Law Review’s Asia Awards 2008. This is the sixth year in a row that Mallesons has secured this prestigious award.
Mallesons wins award for global excellence
12 March 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has won silver prize at the prestigious 2007 Global Excellence Awards for Excellence in Business Process Management and workflow implementations. Mallesons was the only Australian winner for 2007.
Mallesons transfers finance partner to Beijing office
25 February 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ partner David Olsson has transferred from Melbourne to the firm's Beijing office to develop Mallesons' financial services and corporate practice in China.
Mallesons wins Law Firm of the Year award
13 February 2008
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Law Firm of the Year at the 2007 INSTO Distinction Awards.
“Mallesons Stephen Jaques maintains its excellent track record, picking up some of the largest and most innovative deals this year.”
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