Corporate and M&A

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Spotlight Stories: AMPLIFY

In an effort to rebuild people's trust in our democracy, long-standing commercial client Paul Bassat has established a not-for-profit organisation that will seek people’s views on important issues via town-hall style forums and an online platform called Amplify.

10 September 2024

News Deals & matters

Square Peg’s Paul Bassat launches Amplify to give Australians a say

Arnold Bloch Leibler is proud to have advised long-standing client Paul Bassat on the establishment of Amplify, a not-for-profit that will seek people’s views on important issues via town-hall style forums and an online platform.

27 August 2024

News Media

Aussie sport legends bag stake in golf buggy maker MGI

As reported in today’s AFR, Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised private equity firm Anacacia Capital on its majority investment in MGI Golf, a leading golf equipment company specialising in electric golf buggies.

5 August 2024

Insights Article

Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Ryan Taylor

Meet Ryan, a lawyer in our Melbourne team. Ryan has been part of the Arnold Bloch Leibler team for four years. He practices in our Corporate and M&A team and today we asked him a few questions to get to know him a little better.

2 August 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on landmark merger backed by AustralianSuper and HESTA to create $15bn affordable housing powerhouse

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised on a merger between housing developer Assemble Communities and specialist affordable housing investment manager Super Housing Partnerships (SHP) to create a combined platform, Assemble, for managing affordable housing projects.

23 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Homesafe set for growth with Federation Asset Management acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has represented Homesafe Solutions and its founder, Peter Szabo, on the sale of its operations to private equity firm Federation Asset Management. Homesafe Solutions is the pioneering provider of debt-free alternatives for older Australians to access the wealth tied up in their homes.

16 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Liverty Housing and CIM team up to deliver more specialist disability accommodation

Leading specialist disability accommodation service provider Liverty Housing has extended its partnership with impact investing firm Conscious Investment Management (CIM), with advice from a multi-practice team at Arnold Bloch Leibler.

15 July 2024

Insights Article

Access ABL: Corporate and M&A team interview with Rebecca Zwier and Jessica Wills

This episode of Access ABL, with partner Rebecca Zwier and senior associate Jessica Wills from our Commercial team, provides an in-depth look at the dynamic and multifaceted practice of commercial law at ABL.

23 May 2024

News Media

Goyder’s fight at Woodside highlights question of shareholder voice

In a comment article published today in the Australian Financial Review, partner Jonathan Wenig explores how the influence of intermediaries raises questions about market ‘democratisation’ and the value we place (or not) on shareholder choice.

22 April 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL advises founder Matt Tripp on betr's landmark merger with BlueBet

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised online wagering business betr on its merger with ASX-listed BlueBet.

11 April 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Honey Insurance on the third-largest Series A funding round ever recorded in Australian tech

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Honey Insurance on its $108 million Series A funding round – the third-largest on record for an Australian tech company.

9 April 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Alceon on investment in Boss Engineering

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised private equity and investment management firm, Alceon Private Equity, on its acquisition of a 50% interest in agricultural equipment manufacturer, Boss Engineering.

9 April 2024

Insights Media

Golden opportunity to rethink the arbitrary and redundant 50-member rule

In a comment article published in today’s edition of The Australian, partner Jeremy Lanzer argues that the current sophisticated investor review presents a golden opportunity for the government to refashion the “antiquated, simplistic and often oppressive” ‘50-member’ rule.

29 January 2024

News Announcement

ABL ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been listed across a number of categories in the 2024 edition of the independent Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

22 January 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for ASX-listed Probiotec on its proposed acquisition by Indonesian-listed Pyridam

Arnold Bloch Leibler is acting for ASX-listed Probiotec, a manufacturer, packer and distributor of prescription and over the counter pharmaceuticals and fast-moving consumer goods, in relation to its acquisition by Indonesian-listed company PT Pyridam Farma, by way of scheme of arrangement.

22 December 2023

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler recognised in 2024 Chambers Asia Pacific guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been listed in the Chambers Asia Pacific guide for 2024.

12 December 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Propel Group on sale of iconic Australian brands to Gina Rinehart's Kidman Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Australian fashion group, Propel, on the sale of two of its iconic Australian brands to Gina Rinehart's S. Kidman & Co.

5 December 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for AsheMorgan on largest office purchase of the year

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for commercial property fund manager, AsheMorgan, on its purchase of an office tower and the MetCentre at 60 Margaret Street, Sydney.

23 November 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Macquarie on investment into Ardonagh Group’s Australian business, The Envest Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Macquarie Capital Principal Finance, a division of Macquarie Bank, on its investment in Envest, the Australian based insurance investment and distribution business of the Ardonagh Group.

21 November 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL advises National Veterinary Associates on sale of VetPartners to EQT Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler have advised National Veterinary Associates (NVA) on the sale of VetPartners, its Australian and New Zealand veterinary and animal health services business, to EQT Group, a Scandinavian private equity firm.

12 October 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL shortlisted for Mergermarket M&A Legal Adviser of the Year

The Mergermarket M&A Awards recognise “creative advisory work on complex transactions” and Arnold Bloch Leibler has been shortlisted this year in the category of Financial Service M&A Legal Adviser of the Year.

12 September 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for View Media Group on realestateview.com.au takeover offer

Arnold Bloch Leibler is acting for digital real estate and agent services business View Media Group (VMG) on its off-market takeover offer for the remaining stake of realestateview.com.au.

29 August 2023

Insights Article

Takeovers Panel clarifies obligations of major shareholders in control transactions

Following a consultation period, the Takeovers Panel earlier this week published its final draft of revised Guidance Note 19: Insider Participation in Control Transactions, incorporating ABL’s submissions that major shareholders of an ASX-listed entity should not be subject to the disclosure requirements, and other positive duties that apply to 'insiders', in the context of a control transaction.

11 August 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Harel on investment into small business lender, Lumi

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for international insurance company, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services, on its strategic investment into Australian small business lender, Lumi.

20 July 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Neuren Pharmaceuticals on new licencing deal

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed biopharmaceutical company, Neuren Pharmaceuticals (ASX: NEU), on the expansion of its exclusive licence to US-based Acadia Pharmaceuticals for its ‘trofinetide’ drug therapy.

14 July 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Booktopia on successful capital raising and debt to equity conversion

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Australian online bookstore, Booktopia, on their $10.9 million capital raising by way of a two-tranche placement of shares and attaching options, alongside a debt to equity conversion and loan extension.

3 July 2023

News Announcement

ABL announces 2023 Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate appointments

The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are delighted to announce this year’s Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate appointments, effective July 2023.

28 June 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL advises InstantScripts on $135 million sale to Australian Pharmaceutical Industries

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised medical prescriptions business, InstantScripts, on its agreement for 100% of the shares in the company to be acquired by Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wesfarmers Limited, with a sale price of approximately $135 million.

13 June 2023

Insights Media

US non-compete proposal a step too far for Australia

In a comment article published in today’s The Australian, corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig argues that a proposal being considered by the US Federal Trade Commission to effectively render non-compete clauses unlawful is a case of “taking a concept with genuine validity and swinging it too far in a populist direction”.

13 June 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Greening Australia in relation to its strategic partnership with CBA to expand native seed production

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for longstanding client, Greening Australia, in relation to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's (CBA) minority equity investment in Nindethana Seed Service (Nindethana), Australia's largest native seed merchant.

5 June 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Chargrill Charlie’s and its founders on sale to Craveable Brands

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the famed Chargrill Charlie’s business and its founders on the sale of Chargrill Charlie’s to private equity owned Craveable Brands (owner of Australian-based franchises including Red Rooster, Oporto and Chicken Treat).

10 May 2023

Insights Media

ACL, Healius saga enlivens fine art of M&A trade craft

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig writes that this week’s decision by the Takeovers Panel to deny Healius’ application to conduct proceedings in relation to an all scrip, nil-premium, off-market takeover bid by Australian Clinical Labs has highlighted M&A as something of a full-body workout.

20 April 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Votiro Cybersec on its latest $11.5 million venture capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised leading cybersecurity company, Votiro, in its latest $11.5 million Series A funding round, led by Harvest Lane Asset Management.

4 April 2023

Insights Media

Difficult private equity market conditions: Private equity’s swiping right, but it’s not a match

Senior associate Ari Bendet provides commentary on the current state of play in the private equity market, appearing in yesterday’s editions of both the AFR and The Australian.

14 March 2023

Insights Article

5 minutes with lawyer Stephanie Parsons

In addition to working full time as a lawyer in our Commercial practice, Stephanie Parsons still finds time (and energy!) to balance her involvement in the film industry and Not For Profit space. We spoke to Stephanie about her career journey, her grad and clerk experience at ABL and the 2022 Old Lauristonians’ Association Fellowship award.

9 March 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on carsales.com's $500 million capital raising and $353 million acquisition of increased stake in webmotors Brazil

Arnold Bloch Leibler is acting for ASX-listed carsales.com Limited, as lead deal counsel on the acquisition of an additional 40% stake of Brazilian online automotive business, webmotors, and as Australian legal adviser on the related $500 million capital raising to fund the purchase.

8 March 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL advises ASX-listed Retail Food Group on its latest capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler is advising ASX-listed franchise business, Retail Food Group Limited (RFG), on its $47.4 million capital raising which combines an institutional placement, share purchase plan and new debt financing.

3 March 2023

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for View Media Group on $50 million investment by ANZ

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for digital real estate and agent services business, View Media Group (VMG), on a $50 million investment by ANZ Bank.

6 February 2023

News Announcement

ABL recognised in Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been listed across a number of categories in the 2023 edition of the independent Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

17 January 2023

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler listed in 2023 Chambers Asia Pacific guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been highly listed in the Chambers Asia Pacific guide for 2023.

16 December 2022

Insights Media

Gunslinger lawyer catches the attention of US investor in new activist campaign

Arnold Bloch Leibler partner and shareholder activism expert Jeremy Leibler has been referenced in the AFR for his role in advising US investor Alta Fox Capital Management in an activist campaign against ASX-listed EML Payments.

30 November 2022

Insights Media

Dealing with the public and private dichotomy in M&A tax issues

In this month’s Taxation in Australia journal, published by The Tax Institute, partner Clint Harding and lawyer Danielle Ou unpack some of the key tax issues to be aware of when navigating the dichotomy between private and public companies in M&A transactions.

25 November 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts on HESTA’s $240 million investment into build-to-rent housing platform, Super Housing Partnerships

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised specialist affordable housing fund manager, Super Housing Partnerships (SHP), on its launch with a $240 million investment from industry superannuation fund HESTA.

24 November 2022

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler named in the 2022 Doyle’s Guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been featured across a number of practice areas in this year’s Doyle’s Guide to the Australian legal profession.

9 November 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL advises View Media Group on latest proptech acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for real estate digital media and agent services business, View Media Group (VMG), on its acquisition of property technology business, Apartment Developments Group (AD Group).

3 November 2022

Insights Article

Deadline is fast approaching to apply for your Director Identification Number

All directors and alternate directors of companies, registered Australian bodies and registered foreign companies under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) must obtain a director identification number (Director ID) by 30 November 2022.

2 November 2022

Insights Article

Management incentivisation in private equity transactions

A common issue that arises for private equity (PE) funds when acquiring a closely held company is ensuring that the existing management team remains incentivised following completion of the acquisition.

31 October 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for ELMO Software on its proposed $486 million acquisition by K1 Investment Management

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for leading subscription based HR and payroll provider, ELMO Software (ELMO) on its proposed acquisition by US based private equity investor, K1 Investment Management by way of scheme of arrangement.

26 October 2022

Insights Article

5 minutes with law graduate Vanessa Filipendin

Vanessa Filipendin, a law graduate in Arnold Bloch Leibler’s corporate and M&A practice, has been recognised by Monash University with the Monash Law Alumni Prize as the ‘Runner Up Best Bachelor of Laws Honours Students’ in the 2021 cohort. We spoke to Vanessa about her experience as a clerk, what influenced her to return to ABL as a graduate and how the work she’s been doing compares with other members of her university cohort.

13 October 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts on the establishment of new Australian wagering business

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Tripp Group and Tekkorp Holdings on the launch of a new Australian online wagering business, betr.

7 October 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL advises View Media Group on acquisition of The Today Business

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for View Media Group (VMG), which is controlled by Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz, on its acquisition of proptech firm The Today Business (TTB).

6 October 2022

Insights Article

5 minutes with lawyer Noah Lipshut

Noah Lipshut, a lawyer in Arnold Bloch Leibler’s corporate and M&A practice, has been recognised in this year’s Doyle’s Guide as a Rising Star in the area of corporate law. We talked to Noah about what he most enjoys about this practice area and what it means to be identified in a prestigious publication as an emerging leader in the profession.

30 September 2022

Insights Media

Tyro tussle may be tricky

Corporate and M&A partner Jason van Grieken has used a comment article in today’s The Australian to outline how increasingly popular “pre-bid agreements” between a potential bidder and a target shareholder need to be carefully structured “lest their apparent tactical advantage becomes an ‘own goal’”.

26 September 2022

Insights Article

Deadline for registration of .au domains is fast approaching

The Australian domain authority, auDA, is in the process of rolling out a new domain namespace, “.au”. If you hold an existing Australian domain ending .au (for example, “.com.au”, “org.au” or “.net.au”) which was registered prior to 24 March 2022, you are currently eligible for priority access to the corresponding .au domain (for example, "abl.au").

24 August 2022

News Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts for Insurance Brands Australia on sale to Steadfast Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for one of Australia’s leading private insurance distribution firms, Insurance Brands Australia (IBA), in relation to its sale to Steadfast Group for $301 million.

17 August 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on the establishment of private equity firm Arcus Partners

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for longstanding client Daniel Besen in connection with the establishment of a new private equity firm, Arcus Partners.

8 August 2022

Insights Article

Meet newly appointed senior associate Michelle Ainsworth

Newly appointed senior associate, Michelle Ainsworth, provides an insight into her background as a journalist, her career progression and some of her transaction highlights so far.

26 July 2022

Insights Article

Meet newly appointed senior associate Jessica Wills

Newly appointed senior associate, Jessica Wills, gives an insight into her career progression, her experience working on the Global Citizen case and some of her transaction highlights.

14 July 2022

News Deals & matters

carsales to acquire remaining 51% of US-based Trader Interactive for $1.17 billion, supported by ‘largest equity raising this year’

As reported extensively across the media in recent days, longstanding Arnold Bloch Leibler client carsales.com Limited will acquire the remaining 51 per cent of US commercial trucks and RVs listing business Trader Interactive for $US809 million ($1.17 billion).

29 June 2022

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler introduces new partner and newly appointed senior associates

Arnold Bloch Leibler is delighted to introduce our new partner, Jennifer McCosker, who recently joined the firm‘s property and development team in Sydney. Jennifer has extensive experience in a wide range of private and public real estate, corporate real estate and private equity transactions including acquisitions, disposals, real estate finance, leasing and development matters.

28 June 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Market Eye on sale to Automic Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the shareholders of leading investor relations advisory firm, Market Eye, in relation to its sale to one of Australia’s largest share registry businesses, Automic Group. The sale is expected to bolster Automic’s shareholder relations offering to listed companies, adding the scale of Market Eye’s investor relations and communication services to Automic’s share registry and company secretarial business.   

27 June 2022

Insights Article

New Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle regime

In February 2022, the Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) regime was enacted. The CCIV regime is designed to internationalise the Australian funds management industry, incorporating elements of similar regimes in Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions.

17 June 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL advises AI software leader Elula on 25% investment from PEXA Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised AI software leader Elula on the 25 per cent investment in its business by listed digital property exchange platform PEXA Group.

31 May 2022

Insights Media

Determining what’s “reasonable” in cyber risk mitigation is easy in hindsight

In an article published in today’s edition of The Australian, partner Jonathan Wenig argues that a decision handed down by the Federal Court this month – the first of its kind in Australia – offers emphasis but little definition into just how much mitigation will be considered reasonable by our regulators.

30 May 2022

Insights Media

Humm investor requests share register; proxy battle on horizon

Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Jeremy Leibler has been referenced in AFR’s Street Talk following rumours of trouble brewing in financial services company Latitude’s bid to acquire Humm Group’s consumer finance business.

16 May 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Australian Way on joint venture with French headquartered Lagardère Travel Retail

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for privately owned Australian travel retailer, Australian Way Pty Ltd (AWPL), in relation to its joint venture with Lagardère Travel Retail, one of the world’s largest travel retail merchants.

9 May 2022

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler voted Australia’s ‘Law firm of the Year’ in two practice areas

Covering the annual results in today’s AFR, legal editor Michael Pelly notes that Arnold Bloch Leibler was the only firm with fewer than 90 partners (we currently have 43 partners) to win more than one category. He quotes managing partner Henry Lanzer AM saying that tax and insolvency “embody the essence” of the firm, singling out practice leaders Mark Leibler AC and Leon Zwier.

21 April 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Oxanda Education on milestone sale of childcare centres

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for leading provider of early childhood education and kindergarten, Oxanda Education, on its sale of 12 childcare centres to Affinity Education.

6 April 2022

Insights Media

War on Ukraine tests our commitment to ESG

In a comment article in today’s Australian newspaper, corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig explores the business response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which is raising fundamental questions around evolving notions of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

28 March 2022

Insights Media

New era for employee share ownership

In a comment article published in today’s AFR, tax partner Shaun Cartoon explains why reforms to be introduced in tomorrow’s federal budget herald a new era of workforce participation and ownership of start-ups.

28 March 2022

Insights Article

Identification requirements for company Directors

From 5 April 2022, anyone proposing to become a company Director must first obtain a director identification number (Director ID). This is the second phase in the implementation of the Director ID requirements which came into effect on 1 November 2021.

25 March 2022

News Announcement

Senior Associate Ari Bendet listed as “2022 Rising Star” by Australasian Lawyer

A list of Australia’s “up-and-coming legal superstars” – professionals aged 35 or under - was announced today by Australasian Lawyer. The 79 young lawyers were selected from a pool of talented candidates nominated by their firms late last year.

1 March 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Zip on $491m acquisition and latest capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Zip Co Limited (Zip) on its agreement to acquire US-based buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider, Sezzle.

28 February 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for StarRez on strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised leading global resident and property management software provider StarRez in relation to a significant strategic growth investment from global technology investment firm, Vista Equity Partners.

28 January 2022

News Announcement

Legal 500 Asia Pacific results 2022

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been listed across a number of categories in the 2022 edition of the independent Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

17 January 2022

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Mosh, Australia’s leading online men’s health platform, on latest $25 million capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Australia’s leading online men’s health platform, Mosh, on its recent $25 million capital raising. The raising welcomed significant pre-IPO and institutional investors as the business looks ahead to an IPO.

23 December 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Praemium on $65.1m sale of international businesses

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised wealth management technology provider Praemium on the sale of its international businesses to global investment research house Morningstar for $65.1 million.

22 December 2021

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler recognised in 2022 Chambers Asia Pacific guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again been featured in the Chambers Asia Pacific guide for 2022.

17 December 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises CPG in connection with its investment in Edge Early Learning

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Australian property investment manager, Centennial Property Group (CPG), in connection with its investment in child care centre operator, Edge Early Learning.

15 December 2021

Insights Article

Meet new senior associate Ari Bendet

New senior associate Ari Bendet explains why he chose to practice in M&A, and what’s special about ABL’s Corporate and M&A team.

30 November 2021

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler recognised in the 2021 Doyle’s Guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler has once again featured across a number of practice areas in the 2021 Doyle’s Guide to the Australian legal profession.

9 November 2021

Insights Media

Time to axe the 50-shareholder threshold

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, partner Jeremy Lanzer argues that with all the debate taking place around raising the wealth threshold for differentiating sophisticated from retail investors, “the next logical step would be to abolish the equally dated, arbitrary and investment-smothering ’50-member rule’”.

8 November 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Leydin Freyer on its sale to Vistra

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the shareholders of Leydin Freyer on its sale of the business to global services provider Vistra.

4 November 2021

Insights Article

Client spotlight: Flying Fox

Public interest client Flying Fox is on a mission to build connections between people with disability and the broader community. We ask CEO Dean Cohen how the organisation goes about its work.

13 October 2021

Insights Media

AusNet battle could see Takeovers Panel rewrite rules

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, corporate and M&A partner, Jason van Grieken explains how the $17 billion battle for AusNet Services between rival bidders APA Group and Brookfield is shaping up to be a significant test-case for the Takeovers Panel, the likes of which has not been seen for more than a decade.

11 October 2021

Insights Article

If you have an Australian domain name – you need to be planning for what’s coming in March 2022

New domain names are becoming available in Australia in addition to the existing “.com.au”, “.net.au” and “.org.au” namespaces from 24 March 2022.

5 October 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises the CEFC on investment in Xpansiv

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) in its cornerstone investment, made on behalf of the Australian Government in commodities marketplace Xpansiv.

28 September 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Zip on its strategic move into India

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Zip Co Limited (Zip) on its latest strategic investment in Indian-based buy now, pay later operator, ZestMoney.

23 September 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on $1.68 bn ASX listed pub property acquisition

As reported in The Australian and the AFR, a cross-practice team, led by corporate and M&A partners Jeremy Leibler and Scott Phillips, has advised a consortium comprising Charter Hall Long WALE REIT and superfund Hostplus on its $1.68 billion cash and scrip buyout proposal of one of Australia’s biggest freehold pub property owners, ALE Property Group.

21 September 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Neuren Pharmaceuticals on $20m capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX-listed Neuren Pharmaceuticals (Neuren) on its latest capital raising.

17 September 2021

Insights Media

Prioritise ESS reforms on path to economic recovery

Tax partner Shaun Cartoon is quoted extensively in an article on proposed changes to Australia’s employee share scheme regime.

2 September 2021

News Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler advises Redcape on ASX delisting

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised leading Australian hospitality group, Redcape Hotel Group, on its delisting from the ASX.

20 August 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on sale of Ferocia to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Melbourne-based fintech, Ferocia Pty Ltd, and its co-founders, Dominic Pym and Grant Thomas, on the sale of Ferocia to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.

17 August 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Hireup on major fundraising and strategic partnership with SEEK Investments

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Hireup on its $40 million capital raising as part of a long-term strategic partnership with SEEK Investments.

16 August 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Coverforce on $411.5m sale to Steadfast Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for one of Australia’s largest privately owned insurance brokers, Coverforce, in relation to its $411.5m sale to ASX-listed general insurance business, Steadfast Group.

16 August 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on establishment of c$1.7b SEEK Growth Fund

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX listed SEEK Group on the separation of its investment business from its core operating recruitment and job search business, and the creation of the new SEEK Growth Fund.

11 August 2021

Insights Article

Q&A with new partner Rebecca Zwier

Newly appointed corporate and M&A partner Rebecca Zwier describes her path to partnership and how she approaches M&A transactions across diverse sectors of the economy.

6 August 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for CEFC on renewable energy joint venture with Octopus Australia

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) on a joint venture with Octopus Australia in relation to the development of two large-scale solar and battery storage projects in regional Victoria, with a combined capacity of 124 MW.

29 July 2021

News Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts on capital raising for Australian digital clinic Mosh

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Mosh, one of Australia’s leading online men’s health clinics, on its recent $10 million capital raising.

20 July 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Thorney Technologies on $25.3m capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX-listed technology investment company Thorney Technologies (ASX: TEK) on its latest capital raising.

8 July 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on $300m retail property acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised boutique fund manager IP Generation in one of the largest retail property transactions since the pandemic: a $300 million portfolio of Sydney and regional NSW neighbourhood shopping centres from businessman Paul Lederer.

1 July 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for cybersecurity expert Votiro on its latest capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Votiro Cybersec, a global leader in cybersecurity technology, in connection with its latest capital raising.

28 June 2021

News Announcement

ABL announces 2021 Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate appointments

The partners of Arnold Bloch Leibler are delighted to announce this year’s Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate appointments, effective July 2021.

25 June 2021

Insights Media

Boards need to take the weight of today’s issues, not long for yesterday’s

Corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig writes in today’s Australian newspaper that, as the end of the 2021 financial year approaches, second only to the ongoing impact of a global pandemic, the hottest topic of conversation around boardroom tables is stakeholder interests and if or how to reflect them in corporate governance.

24 June 2021

Insights Media

Rogue short-selling activists must be brought to account

In an opinion article published in The Australian newspaper, partner Jeremy Lanzer describes a new Information Statement issued by ASIC as "a welcome first foray for ASIC and a likely precursor to a changed attitude to regulating activist short sellers.”

3 June 2021

Insights Media

Proxy advisers have “outsized, perverse impact” on Australian market

In today’s AFR, partner Jeremy Leibler explains why Arnold Bloch Leibler has been arguing for years that Australia needs to regulate the proxy adviser industry.

31 May 2021

Insights Media

Rebecca Zwier carves her own path to partner

The Australian Financial Review reports today that while newly appointed partner (effective 1 July), Rebecca Zwier, is the daughter of one of Australia’s busiest lawyers, “’Mr Fix-it’ Leon Zwier, she’s been able to carve her own path working in the firm’s corporate and M&A practice.

28 May 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Zip Co Limited on latest global acquisitions

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX listed Zip Co Limited (ZIP: ASX), on its latest global acquisitions, agreeing to acquire European “Buy Now Pay Later” provider Twisto Payments and UAE-based Spotii Holdings.

24 May 2021

News Deals & matters

Carsales expands US presence with the acquisition of Trader Interactive

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX-listed online automotive classifieds business carsales.com on its acquisition of a 49 percent stake in US-based digital marketplace business, Trader Interactive.

12 May 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Frank Body on private equity investment

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Australian-based beauty brand, Frank Body on the sale of a stake of its business to EverYi Capital.

4 May 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Accent Group on its acquisition of leading Australian youth retailer Glue Store

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX listed Accent Group Limited (ASX: AX1), Australia’s largest footwear retailer and distributor, on its acquisition of youth apparel, shoe and accessory retailer Glue Store, and the wholesale and distribution brands business of Next Athleisure.

26 April 2021

Insights Media

Robinhood traders shouldn’t be GameStopped

In a comment article published in today’s Australian Financial Review, partner Jonathan Wenig compares the tactics of “two species of disruptive investors” and explores whether and how activity that can “smell a lot like market manipulation” might be regulated.

19 April 2021

Insights Media

Aboriginal lawyers making their mark in Victoria

In the April edition of the Law Institute Journal partner Peter Seidel and lawyer Karri Walker give their insights into what commercial law firms can do to attract increasing numbers of Aboriginal lawyers.

12 April 2021

Insights Media

Lessons from COVID around M&A engagement

Writing in today’s Australian newspaper, corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig reflects on what the pandemic has uncovered about the best channels of communication for closing out transactions.

29 March 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on Fitness Outcomes acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ready-to-eat meals business Fitness Outcomes on its recent transaction with Patties Foods.

22 March 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for ME Bank on its $1.325bn sale to BOQ

A multi-disciplinary team of Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) lawyers has advised ME Bank on its $1.325 billion sale to the Bank of Queensland.

23 February 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for ASX-listed Happy Valley Nutrition on its NZ$20m capital raising

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for ASX-listed Happy Valley Nutrition Limited (ASX:HVM) on its successful NZ$20m capital raising, comprising a private placement of convertible notes to new and existing institutional and sophisticated investors and a senior debt facility.

19 February 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL advises OneVentures on its latest venture credit investment

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised OneVentures, one of Australia’s leading venture capital firms, in connection with its latest venture capital investment in digital debt collection agency, InDebted.

15 February 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Mozo shareholders on sale to Future

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised leading personal finance comparison site Mozo and its founder, Rohan Gamble, in relation to a 100% sale to Future plc, a UK based global platform for specialist media.

8 February 2021

Insights Media

Aston verdict suggests defamation laws have pole-vaulted original purpose

Partner Jeremy Leibler has been on the receiving end of AFR columnist Joe Aston’s pen but in an article in today’s paper, Jeremy argues the federal court finding that Aston had defamed former Blue Sky director Elaine Stead had concerning implications.

3 February 2021

News Announcement

2021 Legal 500 Asia Pacific results

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been listed across a number of categories in the 2021 edition of the independent Legal 500 Asia Pacific guide.

19 January 2021

News Deals & matters

ABL acts on Funlab sale to TPG Capital

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised Michael Schreiber, founder of Australian leisure business Funlab - whose brands include Strike and Holey Moley Golf Club - in relation to his sale and rollover as part of the overall sale to global private equity firm TPG Capital, as reported in the press.

23 December 2020

News Deals & matters

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

News Announcement

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

Insights Media

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

News Deals & matters

Kogan expands NZ presence with $122m acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised Kogan.com (Kogan) on its $122.4 million acquisition of leading New Zealand online retailer Mighty Ape Limited.

3 December 2020

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on Hexima listing

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Australian biotech company, Hexima Limited, on its successful ASX listing.

3 December 2020

Insights Media

ASX rule changes “uncommercial”

Corporate and M&A partners Jason van Grieken and Gavin Hammerschlag argue in today’s AFR that new ASX rules around performance securities could leave shareholders more, rather than less, exposed to ongoing commercial volatility.

3 December 2020

Insights Media

Will shareholders accept lower returns to pay for action on climate change?

In yesterday's episode of The Briefing, Southern Cross Austereo's daily news podcast, partner Scott Phillips explains that while shareholder activists are increasingly calling for additional reporting by companies around environmental issues, whether they're prepared to accept lower returns to achieve their goals is not yet clear.

1 December 2020

News Deals & matters

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

News Deals & matters

Cross-practice ABL team advises ASX-listed Probiotec on strategic Multipack-LJM acquisition

A cross-practice Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) team has advised ASX-listed Probiotec Limited on its strategically significant acquisition of Multipack-LJM for an aggregate enterprise value of $52.5 million.

10 November 2020

Insights Events

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

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on PAS Group sale, saving Aussie retail brands and 1000 jobs

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised the administrators of fashion retailer PAS Group on its sale to private equity firm, Queens Lane Capital.

30 October 2020

News Deals & matters

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

News Media

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

Insights Media

Ask Ryan Reynolds: earn-outs can spread risks, but beware the traps

Corporate and M&A partner Jonathan Wenig used the amusing story of Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds’ premature out-of-office bravado following the sale of Aviation American Gin to explain the complicated risk/benefit analysis around earn-outs.

31 August 2020

Insights Article

Newly appointed Senior Associate Jenny Leongue on market trends

We asked newly promoted Arnold Bloch Leibler Senior Associate, Jenny Leongue, about her predicted trends in her practice area for the next 12 months.

24 July 2020

News Announcement

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 Emily Korda on market trends

We asked newly promoted Arnold Bloch Leibler Senior Associate, Emily Korda, about her predicted trends in her practice area for the next 12 months.

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

Newly appointed Senior Associate Luke Jedynak on market trends

We asked newly promoted Arnold Bloch Leibler Senior Associate, Luke Jedynak, about his predicted trends in the corporate and M&A space for the next 12 months.

7 July 2020

Insights Article

Q&A with new Special Counsel Emily Simmons

Newly appointed ABL Private and Corporate and M&A Special Counsel, Emily Simmons, gives an insight into her background, what she is passionate about in her practice and her experience with ABL as a firm.

2 July 2020

News Deals & matters

ABL acts on $459m uni housing deal

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised Journal Student Accommodation Fund (Journal), a trust jointly owned by South African REIT Redefine Properties and Melbourne based Citiplan Properties, on the sale of two student accommodation buildings in Melbourne for $459 million to German investment house Allianz Real Estate (Allianz).

1 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

Insights Media

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

News Announcement

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

News Deals & matters

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

Insights Media

Another “shake-up” of Australia’s foreign investment regime

In an article published by international newswire Reuters, commercial partner Scott Phillip says that while the latest changes to Australia’s foreign investment laws are “sensible on the face of it, these changes carry a very real risk of discouraging much needed, national interest investment as Australia heads into our first recession in 29 years."

9 June 2020

News Deals & matters

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

Insights Media

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

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for Kogan.com on Matt Blatt acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Kogan.com Limited on its acquisition of leading Australian furniture and homewares retailer, Matt Blatt.

18 May 2020

Insights Media

Risk must be front and centre for all companies

In an opinion article published in today's Australian newspaper, partner Jonathan Wenig argues that the need for companies to establish and maintain a heightened focus on risk "involves a whole lot more than getting ready for the next pandemic".

14 May 2020

Insights Media

Forward-looking disclosure better than none at all

In the Weekend Australian, business columnist John Durie cites Partner Jonathan Wenig’s view that, while US regulators have encouraged forward-looking disclosures, the ASX and ASIC have taken the opposite approach.

4 May 2020

Insights Media

COVID-19 and the two-speed retail sector

In an article exploring the impact of the pandemic on a sector already experiencing major disruption, partner Jeremy Leibler tells the West Australian newspaper that “the pandemic has accelerated what was inevitable in terms of a two-speed retail sector”.

30 April 2020

Insights Media

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

Insights Media

Urgent changes sought for wet ink signings

Partner Jonathan Wenig has written to Attorneys-General in each jurisdiction urging them to amend the law around document execution.

24 April 2020

Insights Media

COVID-19 reinforces good sense of document witnessing reforms

Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Christine Fleer explains to The Age that when lawyers know their clients as well as we do, wills and powers of attorney can be witnessed with the required care and judgement via a video call.

16 April 2020

News Deals & matters

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 Deals & matters

Nufarm completes $1.18bn deal

Arnold Bloch Leibler advised Nufarm Limited to complete the sale of its Latin American business to Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited for $1.18 billion.

2 April 2020

Insights Media

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

Insights Media

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

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for management on buy-out of Arq Group’s Enterprise Services Division

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Tristan Sternson (former CEO of Arq Group), Justin Parcell and Cameron Boog in relation to a management buy-out of ASX-listed Arq Group’s Enterprise Services Division. The purchase price of the acquisition was approximately $35 million and is backed by Quadrant Private Equity.

5 March 2020

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on merger of RYCO Hydraulics and Manuli Rubber Industries

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has acted for Leigh Morrison, CEO of hydraulics manufacturer RYCO Hydraulics Pty Ltd (RYCO) in relation to Milan based Manuli Rubber Industries SpA’s (MRI) acquisition of a majority shareholding in RYCO.

5 February 2020

Insights Article

Major changes to ASX Listing Rules to come into effect on 1 December 2019

Following extensive consultation, the ASX has finalised its latest round of major updates to the Listing Rules and guidance notes. The changes are intended to ‘simplify, clarify, and enhance the integrity and efficiency of’ the Listing rules.

29 November 2019

Insights Article

Enhanced whistleblower regime

In July 2019, the Australian Government introduced a new whistleblower regime to strengthen protections available to people who expose wrongdoing in the corporate sector.

26 November 2019

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Zip Co on strategic deal with retail giant Amazon Australia

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised Zip Co (Zip) on its strategic agreement with Amazon Australia. The agreement will allow Zip to offer their buy now, pay later payment option for customers shopping on amazon.com.au.

11 November 2019

News Deals & matters

Cross-practice ABL team acts for QCoal on $90m facility agreement

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised QCoal in relation to a $90 million refinancing transaction with Queensland coal miner Bounty Mining.

14 October 2019

Insights Media

Independence should not be the “crown jewel” of directorship

In a comment article published in The Australian newspaper, partner Jeremy Lanzer observes "an interesting dichotomy" between recommendations from an ASIC taskforce on director and officer oversight of non-financial risk and the observations of its consultant psychologist, Elizabeth Arzadon, leading Jeremy to conclude that “the current regulatory framework that holds up independence as the ‘crown jewel’ of directorship should be reconsidered.”

7 October 2019

News Deals & matters

ABL acts on Nufarm’s $1.18bn deal

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised agricultural chemicals group Nufarm on the sale of part of its South American business to Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited for $1.18 billion.

2 October 2019

Insights Media

How businesses can take a stand – and stick to their knitting

In the context of the confused public debate around whether business leaders should weigh into contested social issues, partner Jeremy Lanzer says the law provides welcome clarity.

30 September 2019

Insights Article

ASIC’s draft guidance overly prescriptive on whistleblower protection regime

In a submission responding to ASIC’s Draft Guidelines for entities to comply with new whistleblower protection legislation, Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) is concerned the guidelines could result in overly long, detailed and complex policies that employees find difficult to follow, let alone act on.

20 September 2019

News Deals & matters

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

News Deals & matters

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

News Deals & matters

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

Insights Media

Some not-so-super reform suggestions

In an opinion article published in the business pages of today’s Australian newspaper, partner Jonathan Wenig explains why changes to corporate law suggested by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors could do more harm than good.

2 August 2019

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on the Hong Kong listing of the largest private tertiary education institution in China

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted on referral from Skadden, Arps Slate, Meagher & Flom in relation to the listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange of Edvantage Group Holdings (Edvantage), the largest private tertiary education institution in the Greater Bay Area in China.

19 July 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

News Deals & matters

ABL advises ASX-listed Probiotec on acquisition of leading pharmaceutical business

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised long-standing client, ASX-listed Probiotec Limited, on its acquisition of leading pharmaceutical business Australian Blister Sealing (ABS).

3 July 2019

News Announcement

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

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Starwood Capital on $220m development facility

A multi-disciplinary team from Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised US investment firm, Starwood Capital on behalf of Starwood Property Trust, on its first Australian debt deal, a $220m development facility for a project by international student accommodation specialist, Scape.

26 June 2019

News Deals & matters

ABL advises OneVentures on first debt venture investment in Airbnb start-up business

Arnold Bloch Leibler’s Corporate and Banking & Finance teams have advised venture capital firm OneVentures on its debt funding of Airbnb property management start-up, Hometime.

20 June 2019

Insights Article

New consumer data regime in Australia

Australia’s privacy laws are already considered among world’s best practice. However, the Government has decided current laws do not go far enough in protecting consumers and looks set to impose more stringent privacy obligations on entities holding consumer data (for example, customer names, contact information and transaction history).

10 May 2019

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on historic acquisition of former Fairfax newspaper and property portfolio

Arnold Bloch Leibler’s (ABL) Corporate and M&A Team has advised a consortium controlled by Antony Catalano and Thorney Investment Group on the $115 million acquisition of the Australian Community Media and printing business from Nine Entertainment.

2 May 2019

Insights Media

Protect your corporate secrets from prying eyes

Having followed the curious case of a French dealmaker who inadvertently leaked a $US15b takeover on the train to Paris, Senior Associate Scott Phillips asks: “Has there been a similar leak in the Qantas Lounge?”

17 April 2019

Insights Media

Jeremy Leibler: “The activists are coming”

In an interview on shareholder activism in Australia, Partner Jeremy Leibler has told stock news website Star Investing that US funds are starting to take more of an interest in Australian companies.

4 April 2019

News Deals & matters

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 Deals & matters

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

News Deals & matters

Cross-border deal: ABL acts for Trawalla on new Asia equities fund

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has acted for Trawalla Capital on the establishment of Stonehorn Global Partners and the proposed launch of the Stonehorn Asia Equity Fund.

20 February 2019

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on $1.25bn hospital deal as part of Brookfield’s Healthscope takeover

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has acted for Medical Properties Trust (MPT) on the acquisition of $1.25bn of hospitals from Australian private hospital operator Healthscope. The deal is hinged on and represents a key pillar of the broader Brookfield Capital Partners’ $4.5bn parallel scheme and takeover offer for ASX-listed Healthscope.

4 February 2019

Insights Media

Changing the law not the solution for bankers’ poor behaviour

A week out from the expected delivery to government of Justice Hayne’s report from the Royal Commission into financial services, partner Jeremy Lanzer says amending the Corporations Act could do more harm than good.

25 January 2019

News Announcement

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 Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts for Irwinconsult owners on sale to WSP

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised the owners of leading Australian building engineering consultancy Irwinconsult on the sale of the business to WSP, a global management and consultancy service business headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

12 December 2018

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler recognised in the 2018 Doyle’s Guide

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has been listed across a number of practice areas in the 2018 Doyle’s Guide to the Australian legal profession.

12 December 2018

Insights Media

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

News Announcement

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

News Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler advises cybersecurity expert Votiro on investment by Senetas

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised Votiro Cybersec Global Limited (Votiro) on a US$8 million investment by ASX-listed Senetas Corporation Ltd (Senetas).

15 November 2018

Insights Media

Gun slinger lawyer firing up AMP activist campaign

Arnold Bloch Leibler partner Jeremy Leibler has been referenced in the AFR’s Street Talk for his role on advising boutique fund manager Merlon Capital in an activist campaign targeting AMP.

1 November 2018

Insights Media

Myer chair’s independence questioned

In an article published by The Australian, Arnold Bloch Leibler Partner and Premier Investments’ legal adviser Jeremy Leibler comments on the vital need for boards to be independent of management.

29 October 2018

Insights Events

Betting against the odds: luncheon with BetEasy CEO Matt Tripp

Last week the senior associates of Arnold Bloch Leibler hosted a special luncheon, featuring BetEasy (previously CrownBet) CEO Matt Tripp in conversation with The Australian’s Rich List editor, John Stensholt.

29 October 2018

News Announcement

ABL finalists in the 2018 Women in Law Awards

Lawyers Weekly has announced the finalists for the 2018 Women in Law Awards, and Arnold Bloch Leibler is delighted to be represented by partners in two award categories: Genevieve Sexton is a finalist for Dealmaker of the Year and Christine Fleer is a finalist for Partner of the Year.

9 October 2018

News Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts on Phileo Australia’s privatisation

Arnold Bloch Leibler is advising Rudy Koh, Managing Director and major shareholder of ASX-listed company Phileo Australia Limited, as the proponent of Phileo’s proposed privatisation. The proposal involves a selective capital reduction and subsequent delisting of Phileo from the ASX.

5 October 2018

Insights Media

AGM season not all tea and biscuits

In a feature article published today in Fairfax newspapers around the country, Corporate Partner Jonathan Wenig asks board directors: “Would your company be equipped to deal with a Royal Commission into your sector?”

4 October 2018

News Deals & matters

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

Insights Media

Shops to flop in “two speed” retail realm

A roundtable interview with “the nation’s top bankers and lawyers in the retail and consumer sector”, convened by The Australian newspaper, has predicted further business failures over the coming years.

26 September 2018

Insights Media

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

News Deals & matters

ABL advises ASX-listed Probiotec on multiple milestone transactions

Arnold Bloch Leibler has recently advised ASX-listed Probiotec Limited on three key transactions.

29 August 2018

Insights Events

Arnold Bloch Leibler hosts workshop for Sri Lankan delegation

Arnold Bloch Leibler recently hosted and facilitated a two day workshop - organised by Deakin Law School’s Centre on the Legal Profession - for a visiting delegation of 12 senior officers from the Sri Lankan Attorney-General’s Department (pictured above with Partner, Paul Sokolowski and Senior Associate, Bridgid Cowling, and Athula Pathinayake and Prof. Sandeep Gopalan of Deakin Law School – standing second and third from right).

23 August 2018

News Deals & matters

Dial-A-Dump agrees to sell for $577.5m to ASX-listed Bingo Industries

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised privately owned group Dial-A-Dump Industries in relation to the sale of the group to ASX listed Bingo Industries for $577.5m.

22 August 2018

Insights Article

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 Article

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

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 Announcement

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

Insights Media

The new rules for making partner

Newly appointed partners Bridget Little and Jeremy Lanzer have been featured in the Australian Financial Review's coverage of its 2018 Legal Partnership Survey.

28 June 2018

News Announcement

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

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for SkyBus on new airport transport agreement

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for SkyBus in successfully negotiating a new agreement with Public Transport Victoria for its bus services to Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Avalon airports.

5 June 2018

Insights Media

Get balance right in the boardroom

In an opinion article published in the business section of today’s Australian, Partner Jonathan Wenig argues that while our corporate governance regime can be improved, radical change could do more harm than good.

28 May 2018

News Announcement

ABL wins two deal awards for Arrium restructure at the Australasian Law Awards

Last night Arnold Bloch Leibler took home 'Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year' and 'Australian Deal of the Year' at the prestigious Australasian Law Awards for 2018.

18 May 2018

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Specialty Fashion Group on brand portfolio sale

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX-listed Specialty Fashion Group Limited in relation to the strategic sale of its Millers, Katies, Crossroads, Autograph and Rivers portfolio of businesses to Noni B Limited. As part of the transaction, Specialty Fashion Group will retain ownership of its most profitable business, City Chic - the market leader in the plus-size women’s apparel market.

16 May 2018

Insights Media

Australia's libel laws might have let Enron get away with it

In an opinion article published in today’s AFR, partner Jeremy Leibler argues that the challenges faced by the Australian media in accurately reporting on the Blue Sky controversy are unacceptable and should prompt a radical review of this country’s defamation laws.

11 May 2018

Insights Article

European data protection regulations - how Australian organisations may be affected

The European Union has introduced new wide-reaching data privacy regulations, which will come into effect from 25 May 2018 and are likely to impact on some Australian organisations.

1 May 2018

News Announcement

Christine Fleer and Paul Sokolowski finalists for Partner of the Year 2018

Lawyers Weekly has announced the finalists in the prestigious Partner of the Year Awards 2018 and ABL is represented in two categories.

26 April 2018

News Deals & matters

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

News Announcement

33 ABL lawyers listed in Best Lawyers 2019 guide

A total of 33 Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) lawyers across 23 areas of legal practice have been recognised in this year’s Best Lawyers® International list for Australia.

12 April 2018

News Announcement

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

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised US-based Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation on its acquisition of the Krispy Kreme Australia and New Zealand franchise business from its founding shareholders.

21 March 2018

Insights Media

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

Insights Media

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

News Deals & matters

ABL acts for CrownBet founders in transformative transactions with Crown, Stars Group and William Hill

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for CrownBet’s founders, including Matt Tripp, Grant Griffiths and Nick Tyshing, on a series of milestone transactions, including the sale of an 18 per cent stake of CrownBet to Canadian listed company The Stars Group, Inc, executed Tuesday night.

9 March 2018

News Deals & matters

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

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on sale of the Punthill Apartment Hotel Group

Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL) has advised the Caras family on the sale of the Punthill Apartment Hotels business to Sydney based boutique hotel operator, Veriu.

13 February 2018

Insights Article

Shareholder activism update

Shareholder activists are transforming the Australian corporate landscape.

2 February 2018

Insights Article

Privacy Act amendments - notifiable data breaches

The Australian Government has legislated to put in place additional measures to protect peoples’ privacy.

2 February 2018

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on $370m airport stake acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for the Perron Group and The Infrastructure Fund on an offer to buy Auckland International Airports’ 24.6 per cent stake in North Queensland Airports (NQA) for approximately A$370m. NQA owns Cairns and Mackay Airports.

17 January 2018

News Deals & matters

ABL advises PIK Noteholders in Bis Industries restructure

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for one of the key stakeholder groups in the recently finalised recapitalisation of resource logistics provider Bis Industries. Representing the majority of the payment-in-kind (PIK) noteholders, ABL’s role included negotiating a debt for equity swap under which the PIK noteholders received equity in the newly recapitalised holding company of the BIS group in return for their debt.

12 January 2018

News Deals & matters

ABL advises Halom Investments on public dispute with MMA Offshore

Arnold Bloch Leibler has been advising Michael Kum, through his Singaporean investment vehicle, Halom Investments, in a public dispute with the board of marine service provider, MMA Offshore. Mr Kum’s view is that MMA lacked appropriate governance and accountability for poor prior decisions.

22 December 2017

News Deals & matters

Successful activist campaign sees Gary Weiss and Brad Richmond invited onto Ardent board

4 September 2017

News Deals & matters

Former CEO reinstated following EGM vote

15 May 2017