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Pro bono, a business necessity (6-Jun-2008)
Pro bono work has been at the mantle of some successful law firms for more than 100 years. But it’s only recently that the practice has moved from a scattering of voluntary hours across the firm to an organised front; a necessary means to remaining competitive and responsible. Angela Priestley reports
Gilbert + Tobin and Allens clear first merger hurdle (20-May-2008)
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST corporate transaction has passed its first test, with Westpac Bank entering a preliminary $19-billion-dollar bid to acquire St George Bank. Gilbert + Tobin acted for Westpac Banking Corporation, working alongside Allens Arthur Robinson’s advisors for St George Bank.
G+T in cross border divestment (12-May-2008)
AGL ENERGY Limited has been advised by Gilbert + Tobin on the US$90 million sale of Chilean gas distribution business, GasValpo, to a consortium of Australian superannuation funds.
Gilbert + Tobin builds ties to Asia (22-Feb-2008)
Strengthening the firm’s position in the Asian markets, Sydney firm Gilbert + Tobin has appointed Julian Courtney-Stubbs as a partner in the firm’s Corporate, Communications and Technology practice.
Gilbert + Tobin named Asia Pacific firm of the year (22-Feb-2008)
GILBERT + TOBIN was named the Asia Pacific Firm of the Year at the 2008 Legal Business Awards held in London recently. The firm knocked out not only its Australian rivals, but also the US and UK firms operating in the region.
G+T on PBL mega demerger (6-Dec-2007)
AS PUBLISHING and Broadcasting Ltd (PBL) worked to split its $14 billion company into two separate operations, law firm Gilbert + Tobin’s mergers and acquisitions team advised the media and gaming organisation.