Mining company Hancock Prospecting has been advised on its joint venture to acquire Senex Energy for $900 million.
Firm: Corrs Chambers Westgarth (Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd)
Value: $900 million
Area: M&A
Key players: The Corrs team was led by head of corporate Sandy Mak and partners Robert Franklyn and Adam Foreman.
Deal significance: Announced in December, the $900 million deal was officially completed last week – and the firm said that it’s an important investment in the natural gas market for HPPL.
“The deal reflects the increase in activity in the global resources market in a dynamic environment for energy prices,” noted partner Robert Franklyn.
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