King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has won four categories at the annual Australasian Law Awards, including the prestigious Arbitrator of the Year award which was presented to Partner Alex Baykitch AM.
This award recognises Alex's preeminent position in the international arbitration sector, including his role as President of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration, and follows his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia in January.
The firm was also recognised with three Deal of the Year awards, including:
-
M&A deal of the Year (for the acquisition of Asciano by Brookfield and Qube)
-
Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year (Arrium Group's insolvency)
-
Energy & Resources Deal of the Year (Merger of Queensland electricity distributors to create Energy Queensland
