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Major corporations and financial institutions look to our law firm to assist with all aspects of domestic and international capital markets transactions.  Whether you are undertaking a cross-border or domestic initial public offering (IPO), a private placement or a rights issue of equity securities, a securitisation deal or a hybrid or bond issue, our top-ranked securities lawyers will guide you through the process.

The Mallesons Capital Markets teams work closely together to provide a seamless offering to our clients. The strength and integration of our offering and the breadth and depth of our experience make us one of the most prominent teams in the Asia-Pacific region.

Clients who have benefitted from our expertise include the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, on its first A$500 million retail bond issue. We also advised Primary Health Care Limited on its A$150 million retail bonds (the first corporate retail bond offer made under ASIC’s new class order) and its A$411 million Placement and Share Purchase Plan.

Other highlights include, advising:

  • Medibank Private Limited: on its IPO.
  • QR National: on its IPO.
  • Westfield Retail Property Trust: on its A$3.5 billion listing on the ASX.
  • Mongolian Mining Corporation: on its HK$5.05 billion listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
  • FirstMac Limited: on its Mortgage Funding Trust Series involving the issuance of floating-rate mortgage-backed secured rate notes valued at A$416 million.
  • JP Morgan: as financial advisor to Seven Group Holdings and underwriter on the capital raising associated with the A$4.1 billion acquisition of Seven Media Group by West Australian Newspapers.
  • Suncorp-Metway Limited: on its Suncorp Apollo 2010-1 Series Trust, its only RMBS issue for 2010 comprising Class A1 Notes, Class A2 Notes, Class AB Notes and Class B Notes valued at A$1 billion.
  • The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA): and market participants on preparing industry-wide documentation for the electricity derivatives market and the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
  • The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, AFMA and leading financial institutions: on the impact of the reforms to Australia’s personal property security laws on derivatives and collateral arrangements.
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Industry Recognition
  • Band 1, Capital Markets: Debt
    Chambers and Partners Australia 2025
  • Band 1, Capital Markets: Equity
    Chambers and Partners Australia 2025
  • Band 1, Capital Markets: Securitisation
    Chambers and Partners Australia 2025
Testimonials
  • Their legal advice is first rate and their documentation and drafting of complex issues is outstanding. On numerous occasions they have delivered solutions to complex issues on tight timeframes.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • The team is fantastic in delivering everything we ask for. They understand business requirements and operate as a very professional firm.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025

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Asia’s capital is on the move: The view from Australia and Singapore

Australia is seeing some of its biggest deals driven by Asian investment, especially in sectors like digital infrastructure and energy. At the same time, Singapore is cementing its place as the region’s financial hub, playing a key role in the flow of global and intra-Asia investment.

01 October 2025

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Where are my franking credits? Senate economics committee publishes findings on proposed franking measures

The Senate Economics Legislation Committee (Committee) has published a report (Report) setting out its findings on its inquiry into the Treasury Laws Amendment (2023 Measures No. 1) Bill 2023 (Cth) (Bill).

05 June 2023

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Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets

Just when you thought the FIRB regime could not get more complex. Foreign investors in Australia will need to be prepared for new registration obligations under Australia’s foreign investment regime. The Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets (New Register) is expected to start operating on 1 July 2023.

23 March 2023

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Mallesons advises New Hope Corporation on issue of A$300 million convertible notes and concurrent repurchase of existing notes

Mallesons is pleased to have advised New Hope Corporation Limited (NHC) on its recent issuance of A$300 million senior convertible notes due 2032 (Notes), which are listed on the SGX-ST, and its concurrent repurchase of A$293.3 million of its existing senior convertible notes due 2029 (Existing Notes).

29 April 2026

Mallesons advises NEXTDC on A$2.2B capital raise to support record demand for data centre capacity

Mallesons has advised NEXTDC Limited (ASX: NXT) on a A$1.5 billion accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer and the A$700 million increase to its hybrid securities offer. Together, the two funding initiatives form an approximately A$2.2 billion funding package supporting the accelerated development of data centre capacity.

23 April 2026

Mallesons advises AgBiTech on its sale to BASF Agricultural Solutions

Mallesons has advised AgBiTech, a global leader in biological crop protection solutions and a portfolio company of Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP), on its sale to BASF Agricultural Solutions, a division of German multinational BASF.

13 April 2026

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