Our experience
Arnold Bloch Leibler’s Capital Markets practice has earned its position at the premium end of the legal profession by acting on landmark Australian transactions.
Our Capital Markets team is renowned for the quality of our advice and decision making, excellence in execution, and careful management of process and risk.
Our expertise in this area sits alongside our leading ABL Private and Corporate and M&A capability. We have a reputation for advising many of Australia’s most successful businesses from inception, through successive rounds of capital raising, and their entry onto public markets and have a reputation for smooth and effective capital markets activity integrated with, and powering acquisitions, and business and international expansion.
Our Capital Markets expertise and network is grounded in Australia, and yet we have a long history of partnering with clients and guiding their journeys as they access capital markets within and beyond Australia’s borders.
Initial public offerings and pivotal equity raisings are often critical milestones for growing companies. And we have built our practice by achieving cutting edge outcomes on milestone transactions. Our hallmark is that we take a deep personal interest in the success of our clients, and in ‘getting things done’.
Recommended as a leading firm for Equity capital markets
Our work
Zip Co
Acted on its $47.8m capital raising, comprising a $42.8m private placement to sophisticated and professional investors and a $5m share purchase plan offer to existing shareholders.
Nufarm
Advised Nufarm, one of the largest manufacturers of crop protection products in Australia on a fully underwritten equity raising.
Thorney Opportunities
Acted for ASX-listed Thorney Opportunities on its capital raising by way of private placement and share purchase plan.
Square Peg Capital
Acted for tech venture capital firm, Square Peg, in relation to various capital raisings (combined valued at over $70m).
Longtable Group
Advised Longtable Group, on its $43m capital raising to fund the acquisition of B-d. Farm Paris Creek.
zipMoney
Acted for zipMoney, as it secured a $40m strategic equity investment from Westpac Banking Corporation. The transaction represented one of the largest fintech equity investments in Australia.
TPI Enterprises
Advised TPI Enterprises, the only Australian-owned poppy processing company, in relation it its $44.2m capital raising by way of a placement and accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
Kogan
Advised Kogan.com, Australia’s leading pure-play online retailer, on its $180m IPO.
Australian Renewable Fuels Limited
Acted for Australian Renewable Fuels Limited in relation to the recapitalisation and ASX re-listing of Thorney Technologies Ltd.
Capital Markets services
We advise clients on capital markets transactions that transform their businesses. Our services include:
- Public listings
- Capital raisings, and
- ASX listing rules advice.
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Insights & news
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ABL advises Zip Co on oversubscribed $150m capital raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Zip Co Limited on its oversubscribed $120 million placement to institutional shareholders, and its $30 million share purchase plan offer to existing eligible shareholders.
18 December 2020
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Arnold Bloch Leibler features in 2021 Chambers Asia Pacific guide
Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been recognised as a leading firm by the independent legal guide Chambers Asia Pacific.
16 December 2020
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Caught in a bear trap: How “short and distort” attacks are costing Australian investors billions
In a feature article published in today’s AGE and Sydney Morning Herald, partner Leon Zwier provides insights into an emerging, more aggressive form of short-selling practiced by a group of largely foreign-based research houses, dubbed the “short and distort gang”.
7 December 2020
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ABL acts for Thorney Technologies on $37m capital raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX-listed technology investment company Thorney Technologies (ASX: TEK) on its latest $37 million capital raising, as announced to the ASX this week.
13 November 2020
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Retail trailblazers say customer “obsession” is the magic ingredient
The founders of three of Australia’s most successful retail business – Zip Co, MECCA Brands and Kogan.com – agree that, while most retailers genuinely believe they put the customer first, their businesses are not geared up to do it effectively.
10 November 2020
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ABL advises Zip Co on acquisition of fashion search engine ‘the Urge’
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Zip Co Limited on its acquisition of Sydney-based technology company and fashion search engine, ‘the Urge’.
28 October 2020
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Why aren't boards listening anymore?
In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, partner Jeremy Leibler argues that the arrogance displayed by the board of AMP reflects a pervasive problem of culture across corporate Australia, and that the overarching cause (and symptom) is the refusal of boards to seriously consider the views of their major shareholders until it is too late.
15 September 2020
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ABL a finalist for Commercial Team of the Year 2020
Nominated for our work on transformative cross-border transactions straddling old and new economy sectors, our Corporate and M&A team has been announced a finalist in this year’s Australian Law Awards, in the category of Commercial Team of the Year.
15 July 2020
Insights Article
Newly appointed Senior Associate Vidushee Deora on market trends
We asked newly promoted Arnold Bloch Leibler Senior Associate, Vidushee Deora, about her predicted trends in the corporate and M&A space for the next 12 months.
8 July 2020
Insights Article
Q&A with new Partner Gavin Hammerschlag
Newly appointed Corporate and M&A Partner, Gavin Hammerschlag, gives an insight into his background, his practice and how ABL has evolved as a firm.
1 July 2020
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New partner Gavin Hammerschlag brings “an entrepreneurial spirit” to the law
Featured in the latest Australian Financial Review Law Partnership Survey as one of the youngest partner appointments this year, Gavin explains why he chose the law rather than following in his father’s footsteps into business.
25 June 2020
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2020 Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate announcement
The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are delighted to announce this year’s Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate appointments, effective July 2020.
25 June 2020
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ABL acts for Kogan.com on $100m capital raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised online retailer, Kogan.com, on an oversubscribed $100 million institutional placement. Additionally, Kogan.com expects to raise a further $15 million via a share purchase plan to existing eligible shareholders.
10 June 2020
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ABL helps Zip Co accelerate global expansion plans with US deals
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX listed Zip Co Limited on two transactions announced this week that will see the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) giant expand into the US market.
3 June 2020
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Welcome changes around continuous disclosure
Lead Commercial Partner Jonathan Wenig has welcomed the Treasurer’s announcement of temporary changes to continuous disclosure provisions for companies and officers to enable them to more confidently provide guidance to the market during the coronavirus crisis.
26 May 2020
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COVID-19 will change the way directors see their duties
In an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review, partner Jonathan Wenig argues that the experience of COVID-19 will transform how directors conceive and comply with their duties.
27 April 2020
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ABL advises Wilson family on Reece’s $600m equity raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised the Wilson family in relation to ASX-listed Reece Group’s $600 million equity raising, comprising a fully underwritten $232 million accelerated pro rata non-renounceable Entitlement Offer, a fully underwritten $368 million Institutional Placement, and a non-underwritten Share Purchase Plan.
8 April 2020
News Media mention
ASX must update guidance on disclosure obligations
In an article published in today’s Age and Sydney Morning Herald, partner Jonathan Wenig argues that in responding to extraordinary uncertainty in the age of COVID-19, boards have been quick to withdraw guidance, blame the virus and wait for the economic carnage to unfold.
1 April 2020
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Reform urgently needed to keep capital flowing
While the Australian Government's early response to the nation's cascading economic crisis has naturally targeted debt and insolvency, partners Jeremy Lanzer and Jason van Grieken argue that policymakers and regulators need to swiftly turn their attention to equity if we are to avoid seeing quality listed companies miss the chance to raise life-or-death capital.
27 March 2020
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ABL acts for Karoon Energy in $284m equity raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has acted for international oil and gas exploration company Karoon Energy on a fully underwritten equity raising of $284 million.
6 November 2019
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ABL advises Palla Pharma on $31.1m capital raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised ASX-listed Palla Pharma on its $31.1 million fully underwritten capital raising, comprising an $8.4 million placement to institutional investors and an accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise $22.7 million from institutional and retail investors.
1 November 2019
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ABL advises Square Peg Capital on $22m investment in quantum computing start up, Q-CTRL
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised tech venture capital firm, Square Peg Capital on its lead investment into Q-CTRL’s Series A (US$15 million) funding round.
11 September 2019
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ABL advises ASX-listed Probiotec on sale of Celebrity Slim brand
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised long-standing client, ASX-listed Probiotec Limited, on the sale of its Celebrity Slim brand, intellectual property and business assets to Global Brands Australia.
29 August 2019
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ABL advises Zip on acquisition of global ‘buy now, pay later’ provider
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX listed Zip Co Limited on its agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in global installment technology platform, PartPay Limited.
21 August 2019
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ABL advises Nufarm Limited on $97.5m placement of preference securities
A multi-disciplinary team has advised ASX listed Nufarm Limited on the placement of $97.5 million of preference securities to existing shareholder and strategic business partner, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited.
1 August 2019
Insights Article
New partner Jason van Grieken on market trends
We spoke with newly appointed Corporate and commercial partner Jason van Grieken about the top market trends that will affect his clients in the next year.
3 July 2019
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2019 Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate announcement
The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are delighted to announce this year’s Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate appointments, effective July 2019.
28 June 2019
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2020 Best Lawyers® International results
A total of 32 Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) lawyers across 24 areas of legal practice have been recognised in this year’s Best Lawyers® International list for Australia.
22 March 2019
News Media release
ABL acts for Zip Co Limited on its $47.8m capital raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has acted for ASX listed Zip Co Limited (ASX:Z1P) on its $47.8 million capital raising, comprising a $42.8 million private placement to sophisticated and professional investors and a $5 million share purchase plan offer to existing shareholders.
15 March 2019
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The Legal 500 Asia Pacific results 2019
Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been ranked across a number categories in the 2019 edition of the independent Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.
25 January 2019
News Media mention
Time for Australia’s Listing Rules to change
In an opinion article published in today’s Australian newspaper, senior associate Scott Phillips writes that giving shareholders a greater say in significant transactions could deliver better outcomes.
7 December 2018
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Arnold Bloch Leibler listed in Chambers Asia Pacific 2019
Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has received 22 individual lawyer rankings in the Asia Pacific guide of 2019 international legal directory Chambers and Partners.
3 December 2018
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ASX-listed Nufarm announces $303 million entitlement offer
Arnold Bloch Leibler has recently acted for Nufarm Limited on its $303 million equity raising to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and provide capital for future projects and acquisition opportunities.
3 October 2018
News Media mention
Teething problems as blockchain finds its feet
In an opinion article published in today’s Australian newspaper, commercial partner Michael Dodge explains that if blockchain technology is to realise its dazzling potential, some fundamental issues need to be addressed.
17 September 2018
Insights Publication
Australian Guide to Corporate Governance 2018
Partners Jonathan Wenig and Jeremy Lanzer have written the exclusive Australian chapter in a global guide to corporate governance.
2 August 2018
Insights Formal submission
Good corporate governance not a “one-size-fits-all”
In response to the ASX’s consultation relating to proposed changes to the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, Arnold Bloch Leibler contends that directors who are not affiliated with management should be considered independent, unless particular circumstances suggest otherwise.
26 July 2018
Insights Media mention
Shareholder activism in Asia
While the style of business in Asia has been considered ill-suited to activism, Arnold Bloch Leibler Partner Jonathan Wenig has told Financier Worldwide Magazine that we are seeing “a significant shift in attitude".
19 July 2018
News Media release
Finalist for Commercial Team of the Year - Australian Law Awards
Arnold Bloch Leibler is pleased to have been selected as a finalist in the 'Commercial Team of the Year' category at the 2018 Australian Law Awards.
12 July 2018
Insights Article
5 minutes with newly appointed Partner Jeremy
Newly appointed Corporate and M&A Partner, Jeremy Lanzer, gives an insight into his background, key market trends and what he sees as the unique ABL difference.
3 July 2018
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ABL announces 2018 Partner and Senior Associate appointments
Arnold Bloch Leibler is delighted to announce the appointment of two Partners and three Senior Associates, effective from 1 July 2018.
21 June 2018
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ABL advises Nufarm on US$475m debt raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Australia’s largest manufacturer of crop protection products, Nufarm Limited, on its Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes to qualified institutional buyers in the United States.
20 April 2018
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Jeremy Leibler appointed to Takeovers Panel
Corporate & Commercial Partner Jeremy Leibler has been appointed to the Australian Government’s Takeovers Panel for a three-year term commencing 30 April 2018.
3 April 2018
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Panellists pull no punches on activism at 2018 ASIC Forum
Participating in a panel discussion at this year’s annual forum of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, partner Jeremy Leibler said directors engage with shareholder activists too readily for the wrong reasons.
20 March 2018
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Small pool of NEDs fuels shareholder activism
Partner Jeremy Leibler told delegates at the Australian Institute of Company Directors' annual Australian Governance Summit that boards in this country are tempted to engage with activists too early because of the potential impact on directors’ reputations.
13 March 2018
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ABL advises listed Thorney Opportunities on successful capital raising
Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Thorney Opportunities on the company’s recent capital raising by way of private placement and share purchase plan.
15 February 2018
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Successful activist campaign sees Gary Weiss and Brad Richmond invited onto Ardent board
4 September 2017