18th June 2013
Gilbert + Tobin a multiple winner at the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards
Three Gilbert + Tobin lawyers won awards in the inaugural 30 Under 30 Lawyers Weekly 2013 Awards, held recently at a ceremony in Sydney.
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12th June 2013
Leading M&A partner to join Gilbert + Tobin
Gilbert + Tobin is strengthening its corporate advisory practice with Craig Semple, one of Australia’s leading M&A lawyers, joining the firm.
6th June 2013
Gilbert + Tobin advises Nine Entertainment Co. on Channel 9 Adelaide acquisition
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to announce its involvement in Nine Entertainment Co.’s recent acquisition of Channel 9 Adelaide television station, from a company associated with WIN Corporation Pty Ltd, which is ultimately controlled by Bruce Gordon.
5th June 2013
Gilbert + Tobin partner appointed to FIFA Executive Committee
Gilbert + Tobin partner Moya Dodd has been co-opted onto the FIFA Executive Committee, one of the world’s most powerful sports bodies.
4th June 2013
Gilbert + Tobin advises Pacific Equity Partners and Hoyts Group in relation to c. US$450 million refinancing facilities
Gilbert + Tobin advised Pacific Equity Partners and Hoyts Group in relation to c. US$450 million refinancing facilities arranged by Credit Suisse (as left side lead) and UBS. The facilities include a first lien US$310 million Term Loan B facility, a A$40 million first lien revolving facility and a US$100 million second lien facility.
3rd June 2013
Gilbert + Tobin advises iSelect on IPO
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to be involved in the recently announced initial public offering of iSelect.
31st May 2013
Gilbert + Tobin a multiple winner at prestigious ALB Law Awards 2013
Gilbert + Tobin (G+T) won a total of five awards including Australian Deal of the Year at the ALB Law Awards 2013, hosted at Sydney Town Hall on May 30.
30th May 2013
Gilbert + Tobin puts reconciliation on the menu
In support of National Reconciliation Week, Gilbert + Tobin has created an Aboriginal-inspired menu which has proved a hit at the firm’s in-house cafe.
23rd May 2013
G+T advises joint lead managers on Virtus IPO
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to have advised the joint lead managers, bookrunners and underwriters on the IPO of Virtus Health Limited.
13th May 2013
Gilbert + Tobin launches G+T Careers app
Gilbert + Tobin has launched an interactive app for candidates interested in joining the firm.
8th May 2013
Gilbert + Tobin partner re-elected as Asian Football Confederation Vice-President
Gilbert + Tobin partner Moya Dodd was re-elected as Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Vice-President at the AFC Congress, held last week in Kuala Lumpur.
2nd May 2013
Gilbert + Tobin advises Quantium on acquisition by Woolworths
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to have advised the Quantium Group (Quantium) on Woolworths’ acquisition of 50% of its data analytics business.
26th April 2013
G+T advises on landmark transaction in agribusiness sector
Gilbert + Tobin is advising GrainCorp Limited on its conditional agreement with Archer Daniels Midland Company that may lead to a takeover offer for GrainCorp, as announced earlier today.
24th April 2013
Gilbert + Tobin secures clearance for second largest domestic airline operator in Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will not oppose the proposed acquisition by Virgin Australia of 60% of Tiger Australia.
15th April 2013
Gilbert + Tobin partner appointed to the Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank
Gilbert + Tobin partner Gina Cass-Gottlieb has been appointed to the Payments System Board of the Reserve Bank for a five year term from 15 July 2013.
8th April 2013
Gilbert + Tobin distinguished in Best Lawyers 2013
Nearly 40% of Gilbert + Tobin’s partners have been recognised by their peers as among Australia’s best lawyers, according to the results of the 2013 Best Lawyers Australia survey recently published in The Australian Financial Review.
27th March 2013
Gilbert + Tobin partner recognised in global antitrust survey
Elizabeth Avery, a partner in Gilbert + Tobin’s Competition and Regulation Group, has been included in the Global Competition Review’s 100 Women in Antitrust 2013.
18th March 2013
Gilbert + Tobin secures unconditional ACCC clearance for international book-publishing merger
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted unconditional informal clearance in relation to the planned combination of Random House and Penguin Group, the book-publishing operations of the two international media companies Bertelsmann and Pearson. The parties had announced the creation of Penguin Random House last October. The ACCC clearance follows clearance last month by the US Department of Justice.
14th March 2013
Gilbert + Tobin advises CSC on A$152.5m purchase of Melbourne IT’s Digital Brand Services division
Gilbert + Tobin has advised Corporation Service Company (CSC, a US-based organisation) on its acquisition of Melbourne IT’s Digital Brand Services division (DBS) for a cash consideration of A$152.5m. DBS provides online brand protection and consultancy services to organisations seeking to maximise the value of their online assets.
14th March 2013
Gilbert + Tobin rated Best Law Firm at BRW Client Choice Awards 2013
Gilbert +Tobin won Best Law Firm of the Year ($50 to $200 million revenue) in the BRW Client Choice Awards 2013, held recently in Sydney.
12th March 2013
Gilbert + Tobin launches Telco iPad app
Gilbert + Tobin has launched the “Telco Navigator” – an iPad app that provides a “one-stop-shop” for all the legislative and regulatory documents that people working in the telecommunications industry need.
8th March 2013
A double win for Gilbert + Tobin at International Law Office Client Choice Awards 2013
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to announce that partners Dianne Banks and Gina Cass-Gottlieb were the winners for the Employment & Labour and Competition categories for Australia at the recent International Law Office (ILO) Client Choice Awards 2013.
4th March 2013
Gilbert + Tobin partner kicks her way ahead
Gilbert + Tobin partner Moya Dodd has been nominated to be the women’s football representative on the FIFA Executive Committee, one of the world’s most powerful sports bodies.
1st March 2013
Outstanding results for Gilbert + Tobin in Chambers Asia Pacific 2013 rankings
The recently published Chambers Asia Pacific 2013 guide recognised almost 50% of Gilbert + Tobin’s partners across 19 areas of law.
14th February 2013
Gilbert + Tobin wins appeal for the recording industry
Gilbert + Tobin represented The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) in its successful appeal to the Federal Court of Australia against Commercial Radio Australia which represents the interests of commercial radio broadcasters in Australia.
7th February 2013
Gilbert + Tobin’s landmark win for Google in the High Court
Gilbert + Tobin represented Google in its successful appeal to the High Court. The High Court of Australia has found that Google was not responsible for the content of third party ads displayed on its search results pages.
6th February 2013
Gilbert + Tobin appoints Infrastructure partner and senior associate
Gilbert + Tobin is strengthening its Energy and Resources practice with the appointment of a new partner, Phil McKeiver and senior associate, Fionn Bowd.
1st February 2013
Gilbert + Tobin attracts heavy-weight finance and restructuring lawyer
Gilbert + Tobin’s Finance and Restructuring team will cement its leading position with the addition of partner Simon Lynch. The appointment of Simon is a coup for the firm as he is recognised as one of Australia’s leading finance and restructuring lawyers with individual top-tier rankings across all major legal directories.
31st January 2013
Gilbert + Tobin advises on winning projects at the 2012 PFI Awards
The 2012 PFI Awards recently named the Sydney Desalination Plant Privatisation as Asia Pacific Infrastructure Deal of the Year and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital PPP as Asia Pacific PPP Deal of the Year. Gilbert + Tobin advised the winning consortium’s financiers on both of these award winning projects.
24th January 2013
Gilbert + Tobin appointed to advise the Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council in the Royal Commission
Gilbert + Tobin has been appointed to act for the Catholic Church’s Truth Justice and Healing Council in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
17th January 2013
Gilbert + Tobin 2012 M&A ranking results
Reflecting a busy year in its leading Corporate (M&A) practice, Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to have significantly increased its ranking in the major M&A league tables for 2012.
14th January 2013
Gilbert + Tobin announces new partner
Gilbert + Tobin is strengthening its Litigation practice with the internal promotion of Crispian Lynch who was appointed a partner effective 1 January 2013.
20th December 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Leighton Holdings on proposed acquisition
Gilbert + Tobin is advising Leighton Holdings Limited on its proposed acquisition of a substantial part of Macmahon Holdings Limited’s construction business as well as its participation in an $80 million equity raising announced by Macmahon on 12 December 2012. Leighton remains the largest shareholder in Macmahon.
11th December 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Credit Suisse on Atlas Iron’s US$325 million financing package
Gilbert + Tobin have advised Credit Suisse in their role as Sole Lead Arranger and Underwriter for the US$325 million financing package provided to Atlas Iron Limited (ASX Code: AGO). The package consists of a US$275 million institutional Term Loan B facility and an AUD$50 million three-year revolving facility.
4th December 2012
Gilbert + Tobin/Shearman & Sterling advises Sundance Resources Ltd on US$4 billion Mbalam/Nabeba project
Gilbert + Tobin and Shearman & Sterling have advised Sundance Resources Ltd in relation to a mining convention signed on 29 November by Cam Iron, the Cameroonian subsidiary of Sundance Resources, with the State of Cameroon regarding the Mbalam/Nabeba project.
19th November 2012
Gilbert + Tobin hosts dinner with Prime Minister Julia Gillard
On 2 November 2012, Gilbert + Tobin was delighted to host a dinner with Prime Minister Julia Gillard and a group of leading women in business and the community.
5th November 2012
Gilbert + Tobin strengthens its Perth Corporate Advisory practice with new partner hire
Sarah Turner has joined our Perth office as a Corporate Advisory partner. She joins Gilbert + Tobin from King & Wood Mallesons. Her expertise covers a broad range of matters, including securities, takeovers, schemes of arrangement, share acquisitions and general corporate advisory and governance work.
29th October 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Endocoal Limited on offer by U&D Mining
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to announce its involvement in advising Endocoal Limited (ASX: EOC, “Endocoal”) on the recommended offer by U&D Mining Industry (Australia) Pty Ltd for 100% of the shares in Endocoal.
12th October 2012
Gilbert + Tobin partner named on the AFR/Westpac 100 Women of Influence List
Gilbert + Tobin partner Moya Dodd has been named on the AFR/Westpac 100 Women of Influence list and is also nominated as a finalist for the Global Impact Award.
5th October 2012
Gilbert + Tobin wins Australian Competition Firm of the Year
Gilbert + Tobin’s competition team has been named Australian Competition Firm of the Year by Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2012.
27th September 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises CHAMP on the acquisition of 33% of Miclyn
Gilbert + Tobin is advising CHAMP Private Equity on the acquisition of a 33.2% stake in Miclyn Express Offshore Limited (ASX:MIO) (“MIO”) valued at A$199 million.
5th September 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Nine Entertainment Co.
Gilbert + Tobin is advising Nine Entertainment Co. on the sale of the ACP Magazines business (ACP) to the Bauer Media Group, one of Europe’s leading magazine publishers.
4th September 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Illyria
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to have assisted Lachlan Murdoch and the Illyria team in their recent acquisition of the remaining 50% of DMG Radio Australia from the Daily Mail group in the UK.
30th August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises GrainCorp
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to announce its involvement with the creation of GrainCorp Oils. GrainCorp yesterday paid $472 million to buy and combine Goodman Fielder’s Integro Foods and the privately owned Gardner Smith, the oilseed crushing, storage and handling group.
27th August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises PEP on $1.1 billion acquisition of Spotless
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to have advised leading Australasian private equity firm, Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) on the $1.1 billion acquisition of Spotless Group Limited (ASX/NZX: SPT, Spotless) which was completed on 16 August.
24th August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Rockwood Holdings, Inc on proposed acquisition of Talison Lithium Limited
Gilbert + Tobin is advising Rockwood Holdings, Inc on the proposed acquisition of TSX-listed Talison Lithium Limited for an equity value of C$724 million pursuant to a board recommended scheme of arrangement.
22nd August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises financiers on OceanaGold Corporation’s corporate finance facilities
Gilbert + Tobin advised a multinational banking syndicate made up of Citibank N.A., BNP Paribas, HSBC, Barclays Bank PLC, Nedbank Capital and Investec Bank (Australia) Limited in relation to the US$225 million corporate refinancing facilities provided to Asia Pacific gold producer, OceanaGold Corporation.
17th August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin comes out on top at Australasia Women in Business Law Awards
Gilbert + Tobin has won four awards at the inaugural Euromoney Legal Media Group Australasia Women in Business Law Awards held in Sydney last night, including Best Australasian Firm for Women in Business Law and Most Innovative Firm, as well as two individual categories.
7th August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Silver Lake Resources on $426 million acquisition
Gilbert + Tobin is advising Australian gold producer, Silver Lake Resources Limited (ASX: SLR) on its acquisition of Integra Mining Limited (ASX: IGR) for A$426 million.
2nd August 2012
Gilbert + Tobin advises Country Road Limited
Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to announce its involvement with fashion retailer Country Road on its acquisition of Witchery and Mimco for an enterprise value of $172 million.
