Latest mergers

Big Law 04 July 2024 ByJames Halliday and Liann ChanIs Australia’s M&A market rebounding?

After a subdued three years, the M&A market in Australia may be shifting as interest rates look set to ease, write...

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Big Law 19 June 2024 ByJerome DoraisamyPartner, 150 staff depart Gadens Brisbane to launch new firm

A former senior banking partner at Gadens Brisbane is launching a dedicated mortgage lending firm with a team of 150...

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Big Law 06 May 2024 ByLauren CroftThe merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling has...

The merger between Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling has successfully completed, resulting in A&O...

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Big Law 12 April 2024 ByLauren CroftBiggest merger reforms ‘in almost 50 years’ introduced

Significant reforms to merger laws are expected by 2026, bringing in a “more comprehensive examination” of mergers...

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SME Law 21 March 2024 ByLauren Croft100-year-old firm merges with boutique

Boutique firm Thornton + King has merged with a 100-year-old firm based in Sydney, in a move the firm has described as a...

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Big Law 06 March 2024 ByAnnie KaneACCC accepts ANZ’s $4.9bn takeover of Suncorp

The competition watchdog “does not propose to seek review” of the competition tribunal’s decision to grant...

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Big Law 05 December 2023 ByNaomi Neilson and Annie KaneACCC makes ‘fatal mistake’ in blocking ANZ-Suncorp merger, counsel...

The consumer watchdog made a “fatal mistake” when it knocked back ANZ’s $4.9 billion acquisition of Suncorp Bank,...

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SME Law 31 October 2023 ByLauren CroftBradley & Bray Lawyers continues expansion with acquisition

Sunshine Coast law firm Bradley & Bray Lawyers has expanded to Maroochydore with the acquisition of a boutique, in a...

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SME Law 26 October 2023 ByLauren CroftBrisbane SME merges with Sydney boutique in ‘obvious’ move

A Brisbane-based SME firm has merged with Sydney boutique House Counsel, further strengthening its offering for clients...

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Big Law 17 October 2023 ByJerome DoraisamyAllen & Overy, Shearman & Sterling merger approved

The partnerships of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have “overwhelmingly” voted in favour of a merger...

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