Mallesons advises Carter Holt Harvey on Plantation Timber Products sale
28 November 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised New Zealand’s Carter Holt Harvey on the sale of the Plantation Timber Products (PTP) business to CVC Asia Pacific. PTP is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of specialty medium density fibreboard and flooring products in China.
At the forefront of Australia-China clean energy business development
9 November 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques, in conjunction with the Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy, the Chinese Renewable Energy Industry Association, the Australian Greenhouse Office and IT Power Australia has developed a unique publication to help Australian companies enter the clean energy market in China.
Mallesons closes landmark China commercial mortgage-backed securitisation deal
9 November 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised Dynasty Property Investments Limited (DPIL), through an issuer, on its US$145 million real estate securitisation, China’s first cross-border commercial mortgage-backed securitisation.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques wins further accolades in Hong Kong
4 October 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Construction Law Firm of the Year at the 2006 ALB Hong Kong Law Awards. This is the third time that Mallesons has received the award.
Mallesons advises Allco on A$565 million German property portfolio
29 August 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised the Allco Finance Group on the establishment of a complex international corporate structure for the acquisition of a A$565 million (Euro 333 million) German property portfolio.
City to Surf is just the beginning
14 August 2006
For a team of Mallesons’ runners, Sunday’s 14km City to Surf in Sydney was not just a run. For the four women, it is part of their training for the upcoming JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge Championship in New York City.
Team of Australian and Papuan lawyers trek the Kokoda Trail
11 August 2006
A Mallesons Stephen Jaques/Posman Kua Aisi team of 10 lawyers including Mallesons Chief Executive Partner, Robert Milliner, and Posman’s partner, Rio Fiocco, have just trekked the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ depth and breadth of legal talent confirmed
14 July 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named the Who’s Who Legal Firm of the Year: Australia in the 2006 Who’s Who Legal Awards. The firm also has 50 of its lawyers in 21 different practice areas ranked - more than any other firm in Australia.
Mallesons advises Allco on Singapore real estate investment trust
26 April 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has advised the Allco Finance Group on the establishment and listing on the Singapore Exchange of its first Singapore real estate investment trust (REIT). The REIT has a gross asset value of S$698.4 million. Its assets include a 50% interest in the Central Park office building in Perth, a 100% interest in the China Square Central complex in Singapore and an investment in the Allco Wholesale Property Fund which contains significant Australian real property assets.
Dominant in Deals of the Year
7 April 2006
With 10 award wins from 36 nominations Mallesons Stephen Jaques was again the dominant law firm at the ALB Australasian Law Awards.
Mallesons “hat-trick” as Asian Regional Law Firm of the Year
20 March 2006
In a clear endorsement of its strategy to grow with its clients in Asia, Mallesons Stephen Jaques has been named Regional Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year at the IFLR Asian Awards.
Mallesons gains new China practice M&A partner
27 February 2006
Mallesons has announced the appointment of leading China M&A and Corporate lawyer Stuart Valentine as a partner of its China practice. Stuart joins the firm from the Hong Kong office of Clifford Chance. This appointment is in response to client demand.
Mallesons advises AMP on Indian Infrastructure Fund
18 January 2006
Mallesons Stephen Jaques has acted for AMP Capital Investors on the establishment of and US$102 million capital raising for The Infrastructure Fund of India. The Fund invests in businesses involved in the development, ownership or operation of infrastructure in India. The Fund's establishment and financing is governed by English law and meets market standards for international investment funds. In acting on this matter, Mallesons successfully negotiated and prepared all documentation, participated in the Fund's due diligence steering committee, coordinated Mauritian and Indian advisers and gave legal opinions on both English and Australian law matters.
M&A league tables recognise leadership in Australia and Asia
4 January 2006
Mergers and acquisitions league tables for the full year 2005 have confirmed Mallesons Stephen Jaques' position as one of the leading legal advisors in Australia and Asia.