News Articles for Clayton Utz

High commodity prices and a wave of cross-border capital have fuelled another busy half for WA's dealmakers.

Perth medtech Orthocell has appointed a former Pilbara Minerals figure and ex-Olympian to its executive team.

The takeover battle for New World Resources has intensified, with rival suitors escalating bids and legal manoeuvres in pursuit of the Arizona copper play.

Central Asia Metals has upped its takeover bid for New World Resources, but a Canadian investment group is looking to stymie the deal.

The multinational retailer previously leased the Innaloo property on a contract set to expire in 2026.

London-based Central Asia Metals has struck an $185 million agreement to buy ASX company New World Resources, led by Perth-based chairman Richard Hill.

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Perth's super-rich Wright family has reaped a further $235 million in profits from iron ore royalties, but the most revealing number in their family company accounts was the big spend on lawyers.

The green energy transition is seen as one of the largest opportunities for WA law firms, with two mid-tier players leading the way.

Established WA contractor Perenti Group plans to acquire smaller counterpart DDH1 in a deal that prices the growing Canning Vale-based business at more than $400 million.

Leaders from some of Perth's major professional services firms have seen big changes in their working lives over three decades.

The state budget will include $77 million for Indigenous organisations appointed under the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act to ensure they are effectively resourced before July 1.

Mineral Resources has taken up a substantial stake in ASX-listed Essential Metals, a lithium explorer currently in the crosshairs of Tianqi Lithium and IGO.

Andrew Forrest's Wyloo Metals has lobbed a $760 million cash takeover for restarting nickel player Mincor Resources, using the target's ailing share price in a bid to sway investors.

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Swift Networks Group has told the market that it is cooperating with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission regarding an investigation into an alleged tendering cartel.

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A joint venture between Tianqi Lithium and IGO has acquired an early-stage growth opportunity by striking a deal to purchase ASX-listed explorer Essential Metals.

Andrew Forrest's CWP Renewables buy propels Squadron Energy to the biggest renewable energy developer in the country and supports the billionaire's dream for a ‘green energy ecosystem'.

Law firm Allen & Overy has recruited Matthew Johnson from the rapidly shrinking Perth office of Hogan Lovells, ahead of the planned retirement of A&O's top Perth partner Geoff Simpson.

The Perth-based owner of HotCopper has struck an $87 million deal to acquire classifieds brands Gumtree Australia, Autotrader and Carsguide as part of a plan to expand the media business.

One of the world's largest manganese producers is taking its ongoing royalties dispute with Minister Bill Johnston to court after allegedly being told it could be hit with a $17 million bill.

Tony Grist, Gavin Rezos and Stephen Langsford are prolific dealmakers - they share the lessons they've learned over three decades and explain what they look for in new investments.

An in-depth study profiling indigenous employment practices in Australia has thrown down a challenge.

A new study has highlighted the lack of progress in closing the ‘indigenous employment gap' in Australia and the near complete absence of indigenous people from senior management.

DDH1 Drilling has launched a friendly takeover of counterpart Swick Mining Services, sending the target's shares up by more than 20 per cent.

About one third of West Australian workers will need to be vaccinated to comply with government directives and the number is set to grow as private businesses follow suit.

ASX-listed Empired is being acquired by Capgemini Australia, which has offered to pay $1.35 in cash for every share held in the IT firm.

A Canadian miner planning a big project in South Korea is aiming to list on the ASX after signing up stockbroker Andrew Frazer as a director and underwriter.

There has been plenty of change during the past year in Perth's legal fraternity, which is enjoying healthy trade.

Several Perth companies executed value-creating mergers and acquisitions last year, none more so than Pilbara Minerals.

Brett Cohen has been appointed partner-in-charge at Clayton Utz's Perth office, while Justin Audcent has been promoted to partner Perth corporate finance at RSM.

Multinational investment bank HSBC will shift its Perth headquarters from 190 St Georges Terrace to the 43-storey QV1 tower.

'Palmer' Bill wrap up: Quigley confident on constitutionality, Harvey confirms Liberal support, Mineralogy's border challenge withdrawal offer.

Building a supercomputing facility in Australia to rival the world's biggest is among DUG Technology founder Matt Lamont's ambitious goals, to which end the company has announced a $26 million initial public offering.

Perth law firms say flexible working arrangements will be more common after their experience of the past two months.

There has been a significant re-ranking of law firms in Perth over the past year, while the sector is also adapting to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

Tougher restrictions for securing foreign investment is the latest hurdle for miners seeking to develop projects.

Rich-lister Tim Roberts has achieved a pyrrhic victory against law firm Clayton Utz, after his aircraft leasing business claimed $US37 million ($A54 million) because of negligent advice.

Canada-based Canaccord Genuity has struck a deal to acquire underperforming Perth-based stock broker Patersons Securities for about $25 million.