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Lander & Rogers advises IOOF Holdings Ltd on the sale of its corporate trust business
Lander & Rogers advised IOOF Holdings Ltd on the sale of its Australian Executor Trustees (AET) Corporate Trust business to financial technology and infrastructure company, Sargon Capital. AET Corporate Trust is one of Australia's largest and most experienced non-government providers of professional trustee services, with more than $32 billion in funds under supervision.
Lander & Rogers advises Smart Parking Limited on new financing facility agreement with HSBC Australia
Lander & Rogers has successfully advised Smart Parking Limited on a debt facility agreement with HSBC Australia, which positions the company to expand its global operations and maintain its leadership in innovative parking solutions.
Competition aspects of acquiring distressed assets
The current difficult trading conditions caused by COVID19 restrictions will inevitably lead to insolvencies and the forced sale of assets. This is unfortunate for the business affected but also creates opportunities for competitors to acquire distressed assets.
Lander & Rogers advises Uniti Group in strategic acquisition of Telstra FTTP assets and equity raise
Diversified telecommunications provider Uniti Group Limited acquired Telstra-owned Velocity® and South Brisbane Exchange fibre to the premises (FTTP) assets for $140 million in December 2020.
M&A team advise Uniti Group on the acquisition of 1300 Holdings and underwritten $85 million equity raising
Lander & Rogers has advised ASX-listed Uniti Group Limited (ASX:UWL) (Uniti) on its acquisition of 1300 Holdings Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate (1300 Holdings) for $78 million. Simultaneously with the acquisition, Lander & Rogers advised on the fully underwritten placement and accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer of $85 million to fund the acquisition.
Lander & Rogers advises Clarity Pharmaceuticals on $121 million equity raise
Lander & Rogers has advised ASX-listed biotech company Clarity Pharmaceuticals on a fully underwritten equity raising of $121 million.
Spotlight: Asset funding, purchase & management
Established in 1998, Ganellen is an Australian company with strong expertise in building design, consulting and construction, and which recently pivoted to focus on commercial asset and property management.
Lander & Rogers appoints seven new partners and promotes 42 lawyers in largest ever promotions round
Lander & Rogers has elevated 49 lawyers in its latest promotions round - the largest number in the firm's 76-year history.
Lander & Rogers advises Team Global Express (TGE) on its $190 million refinancing by CBA led group of lenders
The refinancing allows TGE to finance its fleet investment and to transform the business's ability to operate sustainably by providing more environmentally friendly logistics solutions.
Lander & Rogers continues strategic growth plans in Sydney with new finance partner appointment
Lander & Rogers has announced the appointment of new finance partner Nicola Clayton in Sydney. Ms Clayton will play a pivotal role in further expanding Lander & Rogers' finance and projects capabilities, and supporting its rapidly growing transactions business.
Lander & Rogers advises ASX-listed Fluence on its successful capital raising
Lander & Rogers has advised ASX-listed Fluence Corporation Limited on its successful raising of A$36.5 million via a share placement of ordinary shares to both international and domestic, institutional, sophisticated, and professional investors, and its share purchase plan offer to its shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.
Important Corporations Act changes allow for virtual meetings and electronic execution
The Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020 (Determination) came into effect on 6 May 2020. The temporary changes, in force until 6 November 2020, are designed to overcome the impact of COVID-19 by allowing virtual AGMs and electronic execution.
Acquiring for growth: How to buy a business in Australia
If you are looking to buy a business in Australia (solvent or otherwise), it is crucial to first weigh up the pros and cons of your transaction structure.
Lander & Rogers advises Uniti Group Limited on the acquisition of OptiComm Ltd and associated capital raising
Lander & Rogers is advising Uniti Group Limited (ASX:UWL) on its proposed acquisition of 100% of OptiComm Ltd (ASX:OPC) via a scheme of arrangement. Simultaneously, Lander & Rogers is advising UWL on the fully underwritten accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise $270 million to assist with funding the acquisition.
Deadline approaching for entities submitting Modern Slavery Statements
Entities with a reporting period of 1 January to 31 December are reminded that their annual Modern Slavery Statement must be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs by no later than 30 June 2022.
Electronic document execution here to stay following changes to the Corporations Act
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to welcome changes to the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the electronic execution of company documents.
M&A and ECM Deal Highlights
Our M&A and ECM Deal Highlights are a snapshot of our recent matters and the success of our clients.
Are you thinking of undertaking a round of capital raising?
If you are an ASX-listed company and need to raise equity, you may be able to access the temporary relief measures which the ASX has enabled (under the watchful eye of ASIC). These measures were originally due to expire on 31 July, but have been extended to 30 November 2020.
Lander & Rogers welcomes Simon Reid to the firm as a Finance Partner
Leading national law firm Lander & Rogers is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Reid as a Finance Partner commencing Monday 11 May 2026.
Fast lane to success for compliance tech business
Logmaster was established when its founders saw an opportunity to solve a major challenge for the logistics and transport industries.
Respect@Work developments and doing your due diligence: The "Weinstein warranty" in the era of #MeToo and Respect@Work
Companies undertaking due diligence are paying more attention than ever to human resource and labour issues.
Blowing the whistle - is your policy up to date?
Effective 1 July 2019, new whistleblower laws introduced by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Act) will create an extended set of protections for whistleblowers who make disclosures after that date.[1]
Lander & Rogers advises JY Group on strategic acquisition of 50% stake in Sydney Warriewood Square
Lander & Rogers has advised JY Group, a leading commercial real estate investment firm, on the financing for its successful acquisition of a 50% interest in Sydney Warriewood Square for A$135.5 million. This transaction is JY Group’s third and final major acquisition of the year, following its purchases of Roxburgh Village and Westfield Whitford City, and brings the Group’s total assets under management (AUM) to a record A$2.8 billion.
Flipping up, not out: navigating the path to introducing a US holdco
The holy grail for most scale-ups is a reputable venture capital firm making a key investment — both financially and strategically. US investors are keen on Australian startups and scaleups, but they don't always like holding shares in Australian domiciled companies over the long-term.
ASIC issues new guidance on greenwashing
In June, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) released new guidance urging managed and superannuation funds to consider whether their sustainability-related products are at risk of greenwashing.
New Lander & Rogers team advises Australian quantum cybersecurity provider in strategic equity fundraising
Leading law firm Lander & Rogers has advised QuintessenceLabs, an Australian-based quantum cybersecurity solutions provider, on its recent $30 million series B equity fundraising.
Lander & Rogers advises enChoice on its sale of SaaS platforms KwikTag and Sypht to Paymerang
Lander & Rogers has advised enChoice, a US-based enterprise content management and digital transformation solutions company, on the Australian law aspects of the sale of its KwikTag and Sypht businesses to fintech Paymerang.
Lander & Rogers advises on financing of A$670 million Westfield Marion acquisition
Lander & Rogers has advised JY Group, a leading commercial real estate investment firm, on the financing of its acquisition of a 50% interest in Westfield Marion for A$670 million. The transaction is one of the largest Australian retail property deals completed in recent years.
Lander & Rogers creates Corporate practice buzz with double lateral hire
Independent Australian law firm Lander & Rogers has announced that partners Peter Monk and Simon Davidson, two of Hive Legal's founding principals, will join the firm’s national corporate practice next month, based in Melbourne.
Deal highlights FY24
Working alongside businesses and professional advisors, our legal experts have navigated complex and high-value transactions to achieve exceptional results for clients in a challenging deal market.
Guide to crypto assets in Australia
Robert Neely and Mark Lindfield provide a snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets in Australia, in this guide for Terralex.
Lander & Rogers advises Quadient in divestment of Graphics business in Asia-Pacific
Euronext Paris-listed Quadient has divested its Graphics business in Australia and New Zealand, selling to long-term partner Smartech Business Systems Australia Pty.
Lander & Rogers advises ADVFN on cross-border acquisition
Lander & Rogers is delighted to have acted for UK-based financial data platform ADVFN on its cross-border acquisition of the capital markets division of ASX-listed Gumtree Australia.
Evidencing ownership of shares in an unlisted Australian company
How are investors able to verify share ownership in an unlisted Australian company?
Lander & Rogers advises ProductLife Group on acquisition of pharmaceutical and medical device commercialisation company, Commercial Eyes
Lander & Rogers' corporate transactions team acted for ProductLife Group on its acquisition of Commercial Eyes Pty Ltd.
The Brief | 4 March 2019
The Brief is your monthly financial services update. To help you save time, each month we'll give you a quick run-down of what happened in financial services from experts across our firm.
Taking the stress out of a distressed sale of assets or business
Notwithstanding the Federal Government's recent extension of the insolvent trading moratorium to 2021, talk of insolvencies and distressed assets is everywhere.
The Brief | 8 May 2019
In April, Marvel's Avengers weren't the only ones wielding power. ASIC and APRA were also showing off their powers, both new and old. The regulators are unlikely to set the box-office alight any time soon and, for the financial services sector, any 'Endgame' is still a long way off. Here's what was showing on our screens last month.
Lander & Rogers advises Novigi on strategic acquisition from Apex Group
Lander & Rogers is proud to have advised leading data and technology provider Novigi on the successful acquisition of Iress' consulting and managed services business from Apex Group.
Lander & Rogers advises AxFlow Oceania on its acquisition of a majority interest in Dowdens Group
Lander & Rogers has advised AxFlow Oceania, part of the AxFlow Group, on its largest investment in Oceania, involving the acquisition of a majority interest in Dowdens Group, a leading provider of fluid handling solutions based in Mackay, Queensland.
Spotlight: Development Joint Venture
In February 2021 Abacus announced that it had exchanged contracts to enter a development joint venture with Walker Corporation on 710 Collins Street, Melbourne with Walker Corporation acquiring a 50% interest in the Abacus entity that owns the property.
Lander & Rogers appoints new Partner Louise Parry to strengthen its Corporate team in Canberra
Lander & Rogers is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Parry, who joined the firm’s Corporate practice as a Partner in Canberra on 7 October 2025. Louise is a contracting specialist with more than 11 years’ experience advising government agencies and private sector clients on outsourcing, managed services, and large-scale procurement projects. She joins from Clayton Utz in Canberra, where she was a Special Counsel.
Spotlight: RAGT Semences acquires Seed Force
On 25 June 2021, RAGT Semences completed its acquisition of Australian and New Zealand seed wholesaler Seed Force, through its subsidiary company Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V., to expand its presence in the southern hemisphere.
Deal highlights FY22
Notwithstanding the ongoing impact of the global pandemic and the complexities associated with the constantly evolving geopolitical landscape, there was continued momentum and strong deal activity throughout FY22.
ASX tightens listing pathways: key changes to Guidance Note 1
ASX has indicated that the changes to GN 1 aim to provide clearer guidelines on the criteria ASX will use when evaluating the eligibility of prospective early-stage technology, biotechnology, and medical technology entities for Listing. This article sets out the significant changes to GN 1 and examines the implications for potential Listing applicants.
The Brief | 4 February 2019
The Brief is your monthly financial services update. To help you save time, each month we'll give you a quick run-down of what happened in financial services from experts across our firm.
Lander & Rogers advises BAI Communications on acquisition of Titan ICT
Lander & Rogers is pleased to have advised BAI Communications (BAI) on its strategic acquisition of advanced communications engineering specialist Titan ICT, which completed on 4 September 2025.
Lander & Rogers advises KENT Corporation on international expansion through Frosty Boy acquisition
Lander & Rogers has advised KENT Precision Foods Group, a subsidiary of US-headquartered food, beverage and agriculture product manufacturer KENT Corporation, on its acquisition of Frosty Boy Holdings Pty Ltd.
ASIC fast-track early review: a faster & better pathway for ASX IPOs?
ASIC has introduced with immediate effect a two-year trial offering an early review of certain confidential pathfinder prospectuses or product disclosure statements (Pathfinder or PDS). This initiative aims to streamline IPO processes for qualifying IPO candidates and reduce deal risk.
The Brief | 16 April 2019
APRA declared that it wants to see continuous improvement in how regulated institutions disclose and manage climate-related financial risks in coming years. An information paper released on 20 March discloses that all banks, general insurers and superannuation trustees are actively improving their understanding of these risks. However, fewer than half of life insurers and private health insurers surveyed are taking similar steps.