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Spotlight: Asset funding, purchase & management

Established in 1998, Ganellen is an Australian company with strong expertise in building design, consulting and construction, and which recently pivoted to focus on commercial asset and property management.

M&A and ECM Deal Highlights

Our M&A and ECM Deal Highlights are a snapshot of our recent matters and the success of our clients.

Lander & Rogers advises Clarity Pharmaceuticals on $121 million equity raise

Lander & Rogers has advised ASX-listed biotech company Clarity Pharmaceuticals on a fully underwritten equity raising of $121 million.

ASIC issues new guidance on greenwashing

In June, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) released new guidance urging managed and superannuation funds to consider whether their sustainability-related products are at risk of greenwashing.

Fast lane to success for compliance tech business

Logmaster was established when its founders saw an opportunity to solve a major challenge for the logistics and transport industries.

Acquiring for growth: How to buy a business in Australia

If you are looking to buy a business in Australia (solvent or otherwise), it is crucial to first weigh up the pros and cons of your transaction structure.

Competition aspects of acquiring distressed assets

The current difficult trading conditions caused by COVID19 restrictions will inevitably lead to insolvencies and the forced sale of assets. This is unfortunate for the business affected but also creates opportunities for competitors to acquire distressed assets.

Deadline approaching for entities submitting Modern Slavery Statements

Entities with a reporting period of 1 January to 31 December are reminded that their annual Modern Slavery Statement must be submitted to the Department of Home Affairs by no later than 30 June 2022.

Blowing the whistle - is your policy up to date?

Effective 1 July 2019, new whistleblower laws introduced by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 (Act) will create an extended set of protections for whistleblowers who make disclosures after that date.[1]

Electronic document execution here to stay following changes to the Corporations Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to welcome changes to the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the electronic execution of company documents.

New Lander & Rogers team advises Australian quantum cybersecurity provider in strategic equity fundraising

Leading law firm Lander & Rogers has advised QuintessenceLabs, an Australian-based quantum cybersecurity solutions provider, on its recent $30 million series B equity fundraising.

Lander & Rogers appoints seven new partners and promotes 42 lawyers in largest ever promotions round

Lander & Rogers has elevated 49 lawyers in its latest promotions round - the largest number in the firm's 76-year history.

Respect@Work developments and doing your due diligence: The "Weinstein warranty" in the era of #MeToo and Respect@Work

Companies undertaking due diligence are paying more attention than ever to human resource and labour issues.

Lander & Rogers continues strategic growth plans in Sydney with new finance partner appointment

Lander & Rogers has announced the appointment of new finance partner Nicola Clayton in Sydney. Ms Clayton will play a pivotal role in further expanding Lander & Rogers' finance and projects capabilities, and supporting its rapidly growing transactions business.

Lander & Rogers advises Uniti Group in strategic acquisition of Telstra FTTP assets and equity raise

Diversified telecommunications provider Uniti Group Limited acquired Telstra-owned Velocity® and South Brisbane Exchange fibre to the premises (FTTP) assets for $140 million in December 2020.

Deal highlights FY21

Despite the events of the global pandemic, deal activity remained buoyant during FY21.

Lander & Rogers advises enChoice on its sale of SaaS platforms KwikTag and Sypht to Paymerang

Lander & Rogers has advised enChoice, a US-based enterprise content management and digital transformation solutions company, on the Australian law aspects of the sale of its KwikTag and Sypht businesses to fintech Paymerang.

Important Corporations Act changes allow for virtual meetings and electronic execution

The Corporations (Coronavirus Economic Response) Determination (No. 1) 2020 (Determination) came into effect on 6 May 2020. The temporary changes, in force until 6 November 2020, are designed to overcome the impact of COVID-19 by allowing virtual AGMs and electronic execution.

Lander & Rogers advises Team Global Express (TGE) on its $190 million refinancing by CBA led group of lenders

The refinancing allows TGE to finance its fleet investment and to transform the business's ability to operate sustainably by providing more environmentally friendly logistics solutions.

Are you thinking of undertaking a round of capital raising?

If you are an ASX-listed company and need to raise equity, you may be able to access the temporary relief measures which the ASX has enabled (under the watchful eye of ASIC). These measures were originally due to expire on 31 July, but have been extended to 30 November 2020.

Deal highlights FY22

Notwithstanding the ongoing impact of the global pandemic and the complexities associated with the constantly evolving geopolitical landscape, there was continued momentum and strong deal activity throughout FY22.

Flipping up, not out: navigating the path to introducing a US holdco

The holy grail for most scale-ups is a reputable venture capital firm making a key investment — both financially and strategically. US investors are keen on Australian startups and scaleups, but they don't always like holding shares in Australian domiciled companies over the long-term.

Lander & Rogers advises Smart Parking Limited on new financing facility agreement with HSBC Australia

Lander & Rogers has successfully advised Smart Parking Limited on a debt facility agreement with HSBC Australia, which positions the company to expand its global operations and maintain its leadership in innovative parking solutions.

Deal highlights FY23

Despite the challenges and uncertainties posed by the global economic climate, transactions have continued in FY23 with consolidation in businesses and industries driving asset divestiture and strategic acquisition opportunities.

Deal highlights FY24

Working alongside businesses and professional advisors, our legal experts have navigated complex and high-value transactions to achieve exceptional results for clients in a challenging deal market.

Lander & Rogers advises Uniti Group Limited on the acquisition of OptiComm Ltd and associated capital raising

Lander & Rogers is advising Uniti Group Limited (ASX:UWL) on its proposed acquisition of 100% of OptiComm Ltd (ASX:OPC) via a scheme of arrangement. Simultaneously, Lander & Rogers is advising UWL on the fully underwritten accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise $270 million to assist with funding the acquisition.

Spotlight: Development Joint Venture

In February 2021 Abacus announced that it had exchanged contracts to enter a development joint venture with Walker Corporation on 710 Collins Street, Melbourne with Walker Corporation acquiring a 50% interest in the Abacus entity that owns the property.

Guide to crypto assets in Australia

Robert Neely and Mark Lindfield provide a snapshot of the legal status of crypto assets in Australia, in this guide for Terralex.

Lander & Rogers advises ASX-listed Fluence on its successful capital raising

Lander & Rogers has advised ASX-listed Fluence Corporation Limited on its successful raising of A$36.5 million via a share placement of ordinary shares to both international and domestic, institutional, sophisticated, and professional investors, and its share purchase plan offer to its shareholders in Australia and New Zealand.

Spotlight: RAGT Semences acquires Seed Force

On 25 June 2021, RAGT Semences completed its acquisition of Australian and New Zealand seed wholesaler Seed Force, through its subsidiary company Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V., to expand its presence in the southern hemisphere.

Lander & Rogers advises ADVFN on cross-border acquisition

Lander & Rogers is delighted to have acted for UK-based financial data platform ADVFN on its cross-border acquisition of the capital markets division of ASX-listed Gumtree Australia.

Lander & Rogers advises Altano on marquee Australian acquisition

Lander & Rogers is proud to have advised international veterinary group Altano on its marquee acquisition of a leading group of Australian equine clinics based in Scone (NSW) and Avenel (Victoria).

Deal highlights - Capital transactions 2020/21

Lander & Rogers' market-leading real estate capital transactions team advises on some of the largest and most complex property transactions in Australia.

Lander & Rogers advises IOOF Holdings Ltd on the sale of its corporate trust business

Lander & Rogers advised IOOF Holdings Ltd on the sale of its Australian Executor Trustees (AET) Corporate Trust business to financial technology and infrastructure company, Sargon Capital. AET Corporate Trust is one of Australia's largest and most experienced non-government providers of professional trustee services, with more than $32 billion in funds under supervision.

The Brief | 4 March 2019

The Brief is your monthly financial services update. To help you save time, each month we'll give you a quick run-down of what happened in financial services from experts across our firm.

The Brief | 4 February 2019

The Brief is your monthly financial services update. To help you save time, each month we'll give you a quick run-down of what happened in financial services from experts across our firm.

Lander & Rogers advises BAI Communications on acquisition of Titan ICT

Lander & Rogers is pleased to have advised BAI Communications (BAI) on its strategic acquisition of advanced communications engineering specialist Titan ICT, which completed on 4 September 2025.

Lander & Rogers advises Novigi on strategic acquisition from Apex Group

Lander & Rogers is proud to have advised leading data and technology provider Novigi on the successful acquisition of Iress' consulting and managed services business from Apex Group.

Key takeaways from ASIC's first cybersecurity enforcement action

Australian corporates and financial services businesses are encouraged to review their cybersecurity measures following the Federal Court's first-of-its-kind decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v RI Advice Group Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 496.

Lander & Rogers advises Quadient in divestment of Graphics business in Asia-Pacific

Euronext Paris-listed Quadient has divested its Graphics business in Australia and New Zealand, selling to long-term partner Smartech Business Systems Australia Pty.

Evidencing ownership of shares in an unlisted Australian company

How are investors able to verify share ownership in an unlisted Australian company?

ASIC fast-track early review: a faster & better pathway for ASX IPOs?

ASIC has introduced with immediate effect a two-year trial offering an early review of certain confidential pathfinder prospectuses or product disclosure statements (Pathfinder or PDS). This initiative aims to streamline IPO processes for qualifying IPO candidates and reduce deal risk.

Lander & Rogers advises KENT Corporation on international expansion through Frosty Boy acquisition

Lander & Rogers has advised KENT Precision Foods Group, a subsidiary of US-headquartered food, beverage and agriculture product manufacturer KENT Corporation, on its acquisition of Frosty Boy Holdings Pty Ltd.