Advising on enforcement of award made under the Convention for the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID), including issues of foreign state immunity.

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

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 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.

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.

Assisted gut health business Microba Life Sciences Ltd on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in an IPO that raised A$30 million.

Acting for a large number of media organisations, editors and journalists in relation to contempt of court charges relating to reporting of the conviction of Cardinal George Pell on historic child sex offences, which have since been overturned on appeal.

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

Acting for Licella Holdings Limited in relation to its commercialisation of its patented Cat-HTR technology for conversion of waste feedstocks into biofuels including licensing of international and Australian joint venture entities and advising in relation to participation in a CRC-P Partners Agreement.

Acting for the liquidators of a listed entity in relation to priority disputes with PPSA creditors, providing advice as to vesting of interests under the PPSA, undertaking public examinations and acting in relation to a variety of proceedings, including uncommercial transaction proceedings and breach of director’s duties claims.

Acting for aged care providers in relation to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.

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.

Fuel Labelling Class Action: currently defending Mitsubishi Motors in $1 billion diesel emissions consumer class action. Dick Smith Proceedings: successfully defended Deloitte following the collapse of the electronics retailer. QBE: defended securities class action and "common fund" application.

Acting for News Corp Australia in a world-first defamation case brought by a former youth offender, Dylan Voller, in which the High Court held that media outlets are publishers of comments made by third parties on their Facebook pages.

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 on production of Australia’s most downloaded podcast “The Teacher’s Pet” about a man accused of murdering his wife in 1982. Providing extensive pre-publication advice through the production phase of the podcast, and dealing with a journalist’s involvement in the criminal trial of the accused, who was found guilty of murder 40 years after his wife disappeared.

Successfully acting for Blackstone in respect of a significant leasing dispute. Successfully obtained an order and recovered possession of an industrial property and managed responses to statutory Notices to Produce issued by EPA Victoria regarding the tenant's actions.

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

Advising a major property developer how to structure its sales and management process to recover from negligent preparation of documents that caused a risk of breaching the AFS provisions of the Corporations Act.

Thomson Geer advised Perth-based ASX-listed mining and infrastructure services company MACA Ltd on the approx. A$350 million takeover bid announced by Thiess.

Acting for InterGrain, a wheat, barley and oat breeder, in relation to multiple strategic alliances and technology commercialisation, including most recently in relation to the acquisition of a crop breeding program and commercialisation licence.

Advising on tax law administration, including appearing on behalf of taxpayers before ATO investigations, and dealing in white-collar crime including offences under the Criminal Code Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act.

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

Assisting energy consulting firm CQ Energy on its acquisition by software and services company Energy One in a deal valued at A$36 million. Thomson Geer acted for CQ Energy on all aspects of the acquisition, including a restructure of the firm, tax matters, share agreements, property leases, ASX listing rules and compliance matters.

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

Advising Canada-focused uranium explorer 92 Energy Limited on its successful A$8.7 million capital raising using Canada’s flow-through share regime. This regime provides tax incentives to eligible Canadian investors and enables shares to be placed at a higher price than would otherwise be possible.

Acting for GeelongPort in negotiating a complex Agreement for Lease and Lease with TT-Line in relation to the relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne’s Station Pier to Geelong.

Advising the South Australian National Football League on the disposal of AAMI Stadium. The site is to be developed on a stage by stage basis with the developer gaining control on a progressive basis. The 23.5ha site will be redeveloped to include around 1600 homes along with cafes, restaurants and a “boutique shopping strip”.

Acting on the development of “Divercity” at Waterloo, Sydney, a 30,000m2 multi-tower residential property project, advising Becton Property Group on initial set up, titling, financing and selling of residential and mixed use lots.

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.

Helping Australia-based packaging and recycling company Close the Loop become a key player in the world’s rapidly growing circular economy through a strategic merger and oversubscribed A$12 million initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

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.

Acting for Australian aged care provider Estia Health on a deal to acquire a portfolio of aged care homes and development sites worth more than A$100 million from Premier Health Care.

Assisting a global luxury goods conglomerate on a range of privacy and surveillance matters, and advice on compliance framework and enforcement matters.

Thomson Geer advised Domino’s Pizza Enterprises on its acquisition of Domino’s Pizza in Malaysia, Singapore and Cambodia for A$214 million with an earn-out of up to A$142 million.

Successfully defending Dee Why RSL Club which was the subject of a major disciplinary investigation into the conduct of gambling activities.

Assisting Australian biogas systems provider Energy360 on its acquisition by energy giant AGL. Thomson Geer advised Energy360 on all aspects of the deal, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of the transaction documents and implementing the acquisition.

Advised 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 Roshana Group on the $15 million Valencia Nursing Home redevelopment. This involved providing strategic advice and advocacy through multiple SAT mediations and JDAP meetings to facilitate approval for a 120 bed redevelopment of an existing aged care facility in the City of Kalamunda.

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.

Providing extensive advice to corporate clients and various advertising agencies on trade practices and competition law issues in relation to pricing practices and advertising and marketing for television, radio and print media.

Advising Carino Care on employment matters relating to the acquisition of a portfolio of residential aged care facilities from Ark Health Care.

Advising ACCIONA which, in a 50-50 joint venture, has been engaged by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver the Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Program.

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

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

Acting for a superannuation trustee in circumstances where an employer had made mistaken superannuation contributions of approximately $85,000.

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.

Assisting South Africa-based seafood company, Sea Harvest Group Limited, on the acquisition of the Western Australia fishing assets of leading seafood company, MG Kailis. Thomson Geer advised Sea Harvest on all aspects of the deal, including securing a large number of approvals from a range of state and federal regulatory authorities, as well as assisting Sea Harvest with numerous property approvals, leases, sub-leases and licences.

Advising leading marine and subsea services company MMA Offshore on its acquisition by Cyan Renewables by way of scheme of arrangement for A$1.1 billion. The deal is reportedly the largest takeover deal in the wind power segment in the Asia-Pacific region for 2024.

Advising an offshore life insurance company about selling life insurance policies covering Australian residents.

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

Advising ANZ in relation to the leasing of helicopters to the Victorian police and New South Wales ambulance services.

* Fuel Labelling Class Action: currently defending Mitsubishi Motors in $1 billion diesel emissions consumer class action. * Dick Smith Proceedings: successfully defended Deloitte following the collapse of the electronics retailer. * QBE: defended securities class action and "common fund" application.

Acting for GeelongPort in negotiating a complex Agreement for Lease and Lease with TT-Line in relation to the relocation of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry from Melbourne’s Station Pier to Geelong.

Advising Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (Priceline) on performance management programs; dealing with long-term absentee employees; and enterprise agreements at distribution centres across Australia.

Advising Ingenia Communities on its acquisition of five rental retirement villages and a tourist park. The purchases incorporated 274 senior village rental units and 236 cabin and camp sites. The units are located throughout New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Acting for a superannuation trustee in circumstances where approximately $100,000 of misappropriated funds had been deposited into a member’s account.

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

Advising on acquisition of medicinal cannabis research and development company APIRx.

Advising a litigation funder in relation to a proposed class action involving allegations of very significant underpayment to employees across a chain of hospitality businesses.

Successfully representing a business owner in a claim alleging breach of the Franchising Code of Conduct and seeking damages with respect to the alleged claim.

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

Advising Burswood Care on the $25 million Duncan Street, Victoria Park Nursing Home development. This involved providing strategic advice and advocacy through Council, JDAP and ultimately SDAU process and resulted in the SDAU approving a new 4 storey, 120 bed, high care facility with significant variations to the existing planning framework.

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.

Advising corporate clients on Competition and Consumer Act Part IV (restrictive trade practices) issues and Australian Consumer Law compliance and enforcement issues, including acting for various corporate clients in trade practices disputes.

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.

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.

Acting for Okeland Communities on its $75 million acquisition of its 252 hectare, 3500+ lot master-planned community site in Bullsbrook, Western Australia.

Advising FKP Commercial Developments in relation to the Gasworks multi-use development at Newstead, Brisbane. Work included drafting and implementing complex titling arrangements for this significant mixed use master planned development.

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.

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.

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.

Advising Norman & Associates, in their role as Development Manager, on securing approvals for waste water treatment and disposal system and project advice related to the freeholding of 432 licensed allotments at the Fishermans Bay, South Australia, existing development.

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.

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

Representing numerous Australian and international companies with household brand names brands in high stakes litigation in the Federal Court of Australia.

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.

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.

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.

Representing AFL clubs, club officials, players and spectators in the AFL Tribunal in contested hearings and hearings on penalty.

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.

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

Acting for a leading global plant construction and mechanical engineering group domiciled in Germany in its defence of a EUR 100 million Singapore International Arbitration Centre arbitration brought by an Indian counterpart for breach of contract.

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 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.

Advising clients on the application of the unfair contracts regime under the Australian Consumer Law, including conducting contract review, assessing risk and drafting necessary amendments.

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.

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

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.

Advising Gamuda Australia on its successful bid with consortium partner Laing O’Rourke for a A$2.16 billion contract to deliver a major tunnels and civils package for the Sydney Metro West project. Thomson Geer advised and supported Gamuda Australia on all of the contract documentation issued by Sydney Metro for the Project.

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

Assisting gut health business Microba Life Sciences Ltd on its successful listing on the Australian Securities Exchange in an IPO that raised A$30 million.

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 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 UK-based investment advisor ARCH Emerging Markets Partners on the cornerstone investment by ARCH Sustainable Resources Fund in Evolution Energy Minerals. The funds raised will enable Evolution to continue development of its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania.

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

Advising defence contractors in connection with the Australian Government’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Program and the Future Submarine Program.

Advising on a merger with CDA Health, one of Australia's largest distributors of medicinal cannabis.