Advising the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation on the establishment of a renewable energy project partnership in Western Australia with ACEN Corp worth more than A$1 billion.

Representing an estate to defend a claim by friends of the deceased for the entire estate comprised of multiple properties to be transferred to them due to representations apparently made by the deceased during their lifetime.

Assisting Resolute Mining with a US$90 million sale process for its Bibiani gold mine in Ghana which involved multiple bidders from a range of jurisdictions as well as co-ordinating the sale process with other advisors both in Australia and in Ghana.

Advising BHP Billiton on its major steel works remediation project on the Hunter River, Newcastle.

Advising Southern Palladium Ltd on its successful dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange after an oversubscribed A$19 million initial public offering.

Acting on large infrastructure related adjudications under Security of Payment legislation ranging from A$1 million to $80 million in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.

Acting for a litigation guardian in Supreme Court proceedings to recover a property an elderly person transferred to a family member in circumstances where the person could not comprehend the nature and effect of the transaction. Also advised on separate proceedings to enable a Guardian and Financial Manager to be appointed to assist the elderly person outside of the proceedings.

Assisting lithium producer Piedmont Lithium Inc. on its successful US$130.8 million capital raising from investors to fund the expansion of its operations.

Acting for a defendant in the class action brought by residents in Cranbourne, Victoria arising out of the escape of gas from an old council landfill which abutted a new residential development. The proceedings settled at mediation on confidential terms.

Advising ASX-listed gold explorer, Oklo Resources Limited, in relation to its acquisition by Canada-based gold miner, B2Gold Corp, in a cash and scrip deal valuing the company at A$90 million.

Representing an executor to defend a claim by a disappointed beneficiary brought on the basis that the deceased lacked capacity to make a will.

Acted for Liebherr Australia in negotiating an agreement for the joint development and supply of hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric mining haul trucks to Fortescue Future Industries.

Advising and representing clients in actions against them by regulators such as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission alleging misleading or deceptive conduct in relation to advertising claims.

Advising mining and infrastructure services company MACA Ltd on a $367 million takeover bid by Thiess.

Acted for Kimberley Ports Authority on port management agreement and associated arrangements for appointing a port manager at the Port of Wyndham, Western Australia.

Acting for an Australian bank in respect of its A$70 million corporate facilities to an integrated cattle business to assist with, amongst other things, its equity contribution towards the development of a cattle processing facility in northern Australia.

Arranging arbitrations to resolve “on risk” disputes between two life insurance companies.

Advising on the $130 million merger of the QBiotics Group, by the use of two schemes of arrangement to tophat existing companies, Qbiotics Limited and EcoBiotics Limited, with a new holding company, QBiotics Group Limited.

Representing US and Australian companies resisting enforcement of a foreign arbitral award made in Singapore at both trial and appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Victoria. 'First of kind' defence in Australian courts based on 'double recovery' as breach of public policy.

Acted for Kimberley Ports Authority on port management agreement and associated arrangements for appointing a port manager at the Port of Wyndham, Western Australia.

Negotiating and documenting a A$120 million club facility for the development of Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, by Beck group interests.

Partner Scott Castledine acted for QBE in its defence of a securities class action (Federal Court of Australia) arising out of a $1 billion profit downgrade and “common fund” application.

Advising food technology company Dragontail Systems on its acquisition by restaurant company Yum! Brands via a scheme of arrangement for A$93.5 million.

Advising in relation to all documentation for new franchisees, leases, franchise sales, disposals, acquisitions, ACCC, ASIC and other regulatory compliance and Domino’s IPO, and its international expansion.

Assisting ASX-listed LBT Innovations throughout the development, prototyping, and commercialisation of its medical technology products. Recently assisted in concluding a A$6 million joint venture based in Switzerland to develop and distribute a diagnostic imaging device.

Advising the owner of social media and branding agency L&A Social in relation to the sale of all of the shares in the L&A Social to Tag Worldwide (Australia) Pty Ltd (a subsidiary of Wertheimer UK Limited). The deal enables L&A Social to combine its social media expertise and Tag's strong end to end offering to provide a more holistic service and deliver continued growth for clients and businesses.

Advising the receivers and managers of a manufacturing facility on a negotiation of a 10 year EPA licence (the first to be granted by the regulator).

Advising BankSA and Westpac Banking Corporation in relation to the documentation and negotiation of property development and project finance transactions involving syndications, "club" transactions and participations, including finance for the construction and operation of hotels, apartment developments, office developments, warehouse developments, ships and aircraft.

Advising in relation to the establishment of the Escape Travel franchise, structure, documents (internal and external), including disclosure and other necessary documentation.

Helping ASX-listed packaging and recycling company PACT Group in its acquisition of Synergy Packaging from international packaging company Berry Global Group. Thomson Geer assisted with all aspects of the transaction, including engagement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission which did not oppose the acquisition.

Advising one of Australia's largest health care providers on an audit of alleged underpayments of wages and allowances and managing notifications to affected employees and the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Advising health, educational, charitable, and religious groups on obtaining federal, state and territory revenue concessions for restructuring of their tax exempt entities and dealing with revenue authorities to obtain concessions.

Acted for Liebherr Australia in negotiating an agreement for the joint development and supply of hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric mining haul trucks to Fortescue Future Industries.

Advising the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation on the establishment of a renewable energy project partnership in Western Australia with ACEN Corp worth more than A$1 billion.

Acting for a child care centre incubator client on the sale of a portfolio of childcare centres which formed the cornerstone operating sites to Nido Education Limited's contemporaneous $99.2 million capital raise and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Advising residential aged care providers in relation to complex resident issues including security of tenure, substitute decision making and financial arrangements.

Advising a superannuation trustee about the enforceability of offset clauses in life insurance policies.

Advising food technology company Dragontail Systems on its acquisition by restaurant company Yum! Brands via a scheme of arrangement for A$93.5 million.

Working with Melbourne school Parade College to partner with English Premier League champions Manchester City to launch the first Manchester City Football School in Australia.

Advising the SmartSat CRC, a consortium of universities and other research organisations, on its IP management strategies.

Acting for a university as proprietor in relation to the major refurbishment of an iconic building and surrounds, and associated long term leasing arrangements, including advising and documenting arrangements for relocation and pop up/temporary accommodation.

Acting for multinational resources company in arbitration proceedings under rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, including advice on anti-suit injunction to restrain foreign civil proceedings in breach of arbitration agreement.

Acting for a superannuation trustee in an appeal to the Federal Court regarding the manner of distribution of a superannuation death benefit.

Advising the client's multiple business units in Australia and New Zealand on an ongoing retainer for IT commercial projects, intellectual property ownership and licensing, and privacy compliance. This work included: negotiating multi-year contracts or extensions for supplying hardware, software-as-a-service and implementation services for fleet and asset management solutions, employee timesheet management and integration services with government agencies, transport authorities and operators.

Acting for irrigation schemes and unincorporated associations in relation to their irrigation infrastructure, constitutions including rights and obligations of members and the transfer of water entitlements between outgoing members and incoming members.

Advising ASX-listed cyber safety and security company Qoria on its acquisition of cyber safety firm Qustodio for US$52 million.

Assisting with various commercial tasks including its establishment and then advising on clinical trial agreements, fundraising, and privacy law compliance.

Advising National Rugby League club Sydney Roosters on the partnership deal that will see it play home games and finals at the Allianz Sydney Football Stadium for at least the next 25 years when it opens in 2022.

Advising ReNu Energy Limited (ASX:RNE) on its $100 million bioenergy alliance with Resonance Industrial Water Infrastructure Fund (RIWIF). ReNu is an independent power producer which delivers its customers with clean energy products, at a lower price, with no upfront costs.

Advising accountants and clients in negotiations with the ATO on substantive tax matters, including tax planning, structuring, penalty minimisation, and audit case management.

Acting for financial institutions in relation to loan transactions and securities, including drafting security documentation involving rural properties, water entitlements, livestock and crops.

Advising Codafication on deployment of Codafication’s proprietary Virtual Assist, Crunchwork, and Unity Cloud business automation platforms-as-a-service, particularly with Suncorp, QBE, IAG, and other significant insurers and brokers.

Acting for a major developer in respect to A$1.2 billion in debt facilities. Works included drafting and negotiating loan note subscription agreements, syndicated facility agreements and associated securities, comprehensive due diligence and providing advice on complex financial structures and trust arrangements.

Advising the City of Sydney on all aspects of a tender for new street furniture and on street advertising – which is one of Australia’s most valuable outdoor advertising contracts.

Acting for Eden Fishermen's Club in negotiating entry into a major joint venture development project involving the construction of a new clubhouse and establishing a lifestyle living community, creating a 'destination' for the NSW South Coast.

Reconstruction over a two year period of a listed mining services company in relation to syndicated finance facilities culminating in full payment to the syndicated financiers of all monies owed. This involved working with the company (with assets in several countries) in their documentation of agreements with lenders, sale of properties, capital raisings, dealings with hedge fund financiers, consultants Flagstaff and KordaMentha, Banks' agents McGrath Nicol and lawyers in each relevant jurisdiction.

Acting for a US-based global leader in aircraft leasing in respect of a London Court of International Arbitration commenced against a Chinese cargo operator for delivery up and US$150 million in contractual damages for ongoing breaches of a 747 freighter lease.

Acting for a residuary beneficiary to defend a claim by the executor to be paid executor's commission for their work administering the estate in circumstances where the executor was also a beneficiary and had delayed the administration of the estate.

Involvement in one of the largest civil trade practices cases in Australia’s history involving allegations of contravention of Part IV of the then Trade Practices Act.

Lead adviser to Mineral Resources in relation to its proposed development and operation of a 25mtpa iron ore export transhipment terminal in the Port of Ashburton.

Advising Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Project on the A$260 million Lifehouse facility for the provision of integrated cancer services in a new purpose-built facility on the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital campus in Sydney.

Advising medicinal cannabis pharmaceutical company Incannex Healthcare on a A$23.6 million capital raising through the exercise of loyalty options.

Commencing urgent interlocutory injunctive proceedings in respect of misleading or deceptive television commercials produced by the clients’ competitors and managing vigorously contested litigation up to and including final hearing.

Representing companies to protect their trade marks from infringements by competitors, as well as defending their trade marks from claims against them.

Acting on and drafting documentation for land transactions (sales, purchases, leases, share farming agreements etc.), water transactions (sales, purchases, leases etc. of water entitlements) and rural business transactions.

Acting for The Herald Sun newspaper in a five year campaign to overturn suppression orders in the “Lawyer X” scandal that reached the High Court. Also appeared in The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants in relation to the matter.

Drafting and advising on advertising celebrity agreements, sponsorship agreements and promotional agreements.

Advising New Zealand wind farm companies on the regulatory regimes for the establishment of wind farms in Australia.

Appointed as Manager variously by the Victorian Legal Services Board, Legal Practice Board of WA and Queensland Law Society to facilitate the management, sale and wind down of legal practices, both in Melbourne and nationally.

Assisting several registered clubs with amalgamations and other transactions including Mounties Group, Blacktown Workers Club, Windsor RSL and Campsie RSL.

Acting for seven local councils in relation to the 'China Sword' issue, the ban on sending paper and plastic to China which is forcing up recycling costs. This is a national problem with Councils reaching out to State Governments for funding to cover the gap and provide a solution.

Acting for Queensland University of Technology in relation to rationalisation of its complex intellectual property ownership and commercialisation agreements with respect to gene edited bananas including drafting and negotiation of a Master Commercialisation Agreement with Australian Banana Research Pty Ltd, and subsequently acting in relation to drafting and negotiation of new research agreements.

Partner Scott Castledine acted for Leighton Holdings (now CIMIC) in its defence and $70 million settlement of a securities class action arising out of a $1 billion profit downgrade in connection with AirportLink in Brisbane, a Desalination Project in Victoria and investments in the Middle East.

Advising large private groups and ASX listed companies on business structuring and acquisitions.

Assisting a global social media giant on the Australian components of their data breach response framework, including advising on the Australian notification requirements and considerations.

Acting for UniQuest (the commercialisation company for the University of Queensland) in relation to a range of intellectual property licensing and commercialisation transactions; drafting precedent document for UniQuest including confidentiality agreements and intellectual property commercialisation agreements; Katrina is the primary legal adviser for UniQuest.

Appointed by the NSW Supreme Court as a trustee for sale of a parcel of rural land in NSW during the course of a dispute by the owners of the land.

Acting for Qualcomm Inc and Qualcomm Australia Pty Ltd advising on protection of Qualcomm’s confidential commercial information including source codes in the Apple and Samsung patent and anti-trust Federal Court proceedings.

Advising integrated communications solutions provider Rohde & Schwarz Australia on the awarding of a major contract to supply the integrated communications systems for Australia’s new Hunter class frigates being built in South Australia by BAE Systems Maritime Australia.

Advising ASX-listed Australian minerals explorer, Havilah Resources Limited on the proposed A$205 million acquisition of its Kalkaroo Project by OZ Minerals.

Acting for ASX-listed Australian dental surgery chain 1300Smiles on its A$165 million sale to trans-Tasman dental operator Abano Healthcare Group.

Acting for the former directors of an ASX-200 company in multi-party litigation alleging breach of directors duties in respect of the company's accounts.

Drafting Member Protection Policies including membership applications, Code of Conduct, training materials, management guides and tribunal rules. For a State constituent of the same organisation, advised about constitutional reform, including drafting new constitutions for the umbrella body and its affiliate clubs.

Acting for multinational healthcare and consumer goods company Reckitt alleging a competitor had infringed its trade mark on a popular dishwashing capsule.

Advising the CTP Regulator in relation to the entry of insurer Youi into the South Australian compulsory third party insurance market.

Advising the peak body for the Australian barley and malting industry, Barley Australia, on its merger with Grains Australia. Thomson Geer advised Barley Australia on the terms of the merger and on intellectual property matters.

Partner Jae Lemin has experience advising Standard Chartered Bank and GuarantCo, on the project financing of the 28 MW Teknaf Solartech solar project in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. The project was the first utility-scale, grid-connected solar project in Bangladesh and won “Asia-Pacific Solar Deal of the Year” at the Infrastructure Journal awards.

Advising National Rugby League club Sydney Roosters on the partnership deal that will see it play home games and finals at the Allianz Sydney Football Stadium for at least the next 25 years when it opens in 2022.

Advising J.G. Boswell Company on the sale of one of Australia’s largest land, water and infrastructure agribusinesses, Australian cotton grower and producer Auscott Limited to Australian Food & Fibre following a competitive sale process run by PwC.

Drafting and advising on submissions to the Therapeutic Goods Administration in response to complaints under the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code.

Advising a well-known fashion designer to understand the Australian privacy and surveillance landscape and how it applies to their retail operations in Australia. The client was developing global surveillance policies and consents for its personnel, and we provided Australian law review.

Advising for a Government Department in relation to the preparation of standard form building and infrastructure contracts and acting in relation to significant infrastructure disputes.

Advising on the development of the retirement living, aged care and wellness precinct, Mark Moran Vaucluse.

Advising on a two stage development of three jetties, three wharves, associated channel dredging and a 62 hectare seabed reclamation at Cockatoo Island in the Port of Yampi Sound in Western Australia.

Acting for Dexus on the acquisition and development of a 127 hectare industrial estate at Ravenhall, Victoria, including drafting and negotiating complex lease documentation for tenants such as Amazon, Scalzo Foods, HelloFresh, eStore Logistics and Electrolux.

Acting for three broadcasters challenging the imposition of a no-fly zone over public protests that stopped a media helicopter from filming them. The no-fly zone was revoked.

Advising gold miner Genesis Minerals on its acquisition of the Gwalia gold mine in Western Australia from fellow miner St Barbara for A$628 million and on a A$470 million capital raising by Genesis to fund the acquisition.

Acting for Mitsubishi in a class action relating to allegedly misleading fuel consumption claims for its popular Triton ute.

Partner Scott Castledine's class action experience includes successfully defending Deloitte in multiple class actions and other proceedings (NSW Supreme Court) arising out of the collapse of electronics retailer, Dick Smith, resulting in a successful discontinuance against Deloitte.

Advising Japanese food and beverage giant Kirin Holdings Company, Limited on its A$1.8 billion acquisition of Australian healthcare company Blackmores.