Areas of Expertise

Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Capital Markets, Corporate & Advisory

Michael practises in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets, corporate and commercial law.

Michael has a broad range of experience advising listed and private companies with domestic and cross border transactions including schemes of arrangements, takeovers, initial public offerings, secondary raisings and advises on a range of general corporate and commercial, corporate governance and regulatory issues.

Michael has advised clients across a number of different industries, with expertise in advising clients in the energy and resources sector.

What others say

"The Thomson Geer team played a key role for us in the acquisition of Blackmores Ltd. Their advice and guidance ensured the transaction proceeded efficiently and smoothly. We are grateful for the expertise and diligence they brought across a range of legal issues that were essential to the successful closure of the deal. The acquisition of Blackmores was a key element in Kirin's long term strategy and future and Thomson Geer was a valuable partner to make that happen."
Takeshi Minikata, Director of the Board, Senior executive officer and president of health science division, Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
"We were pleased to use the Thomson Geer team on our recent acquisition of the St Barbara Leonora Assets. A complicated transaction that started as a Scheme and then changed to an Asset Sale (including interloper considerations) during the process TG demonstrated the ability to provide strong, accurate and pragmatic advice in a timely and nimble manner. The acquisition of the Leonora assets was a key element in the Genesis regional consolidation strategy and TG proved to be the right partner for this unique transaction."
Morgan Ball CFO, Genesis Minerals Ltd
"Thomson Geer acted as legal representatives for Musgrave Minerals Ltd and their guidance and advice was instrumental in enabling a good outcome for all Musgrave shareholders during its acquisition by Ramelius Resources Ltd in late 2023. Following an opportunistic initial offer on less favourable terms by a third party, the advice from Thomson Geer proved instrumental in achieving a second more favourable bid from Ramelius, which was unanimously supported by Musgrave's Directors and shareholders. The Thomson Geer team were practical, innovative, and diligent in ensuring a positive outcome. I'd have absolutely no hesitation in working with the team at TG in the future.“
Rob Waugh, MD, Musgrave Minerals Ltd

Experience

Cassini Resources

Advising Cassini Resources Limited on its acquisition by Oz Minerals Limited and associated spin out and ASX listing of Caspin Resources Limited by way of schemes of arrangement.

Somers Limited

Advising Somers Limited on its on-market takeover bid and subsequent scheme of arrangement to acquire 100% of Thorn Group Limited.

Piedmont Lithium Limited

Advising Piedmont Lithium Limited on its re-domicile scheme of arrangement and dual listing on ASX and NASDAQ.

Genesis Minerals Ltd

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.

Kirin Holdings Company

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

Tasmea Ltd

Advising Australian mining and infrastructure services company Tasmea Limited on its successful initial public offering and capital raising giving it an indicative market capitalisation of approximately A$360 million.