About
Chair: Loretta Reynolds
Chief Executive Partner: Adrian Tembel
Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Bahasa, Bosnian, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Malayalam, Malaysian, Mandarin, Russian, Polish, Serbian, Sinhalese, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese
Firm Overview
Thomson Geer is a major Australian corporate law firm. The firm has more than 700 people including more than 140 partners operating out of offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. The firm’s origins date back to 1885.
Website: www.tglaw.com.au
Affiliate firms:
TG Public Affairs –Public policy advisory firm
TG Legal + Technology –Providing legal services to clients with high volume legal needs – Workplace and insurance services, Resolution, Recoveries and Disputes; Stream leasing; Retirement village rollovers
TG Mining Services –Providing specialist tenement management services to Australian and international miners and explorers
Main Areas of Practice
- Advertising & Marketing
- Agribusiness
- Banking & Finance
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
- Capital Markets
- Class Actions
- Competition & Regulation
- Construction & Projects
- Corporate & Advisory
- Education
- Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety
- Energy & Resources
- Environment & Planning
- Franchising
- Funds Management & Financial Services
- Gaming & Leisure
- Government
- Health, Aged Care, Disability & Retirement Living
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Media, Broadcasting & Entertainment
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Property
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Sports Law
- Superannuation & Wealth Management
- Tax
- Technology
- Telecommunications
- Transport & Logistics
- Wills and Estates
Corporate/M&A
30+ partners, 62 fee earners
- Advising Kirin Holdings Company, Limited on its A$1.8 billion acquisition of Australian-listed healthcare company Blackmores Ltd via a scheme of arrangement.
- Advising ASX-listed Genesis Minerals Ltd on its A$628 million acquisition of the Gwalia gold mine from St Barbara.
- Advising mining and infrastructure services company MACA Ltd on an approx. A$350 million acquisition by international mining services giant Thiess.
- Advising Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation to advise it on the establishment of a renewable energy project partnership worth more than A$1 billion.
- Advising Freight Management Holdings, a leading 4th party logistics (4PL) services company, on transactions totalling A$287 million that have seen SingPost Australia Investments raise its stake in the company to 88 per cent.
Contacts: Scott Gibson - Sanushka Seomangal - Nicholas Antonas
Tel: +61 8 9404 9152 +61 2 8248 3443 +61 3 8080 3578
Emails:[email protected], [email protected],[email protected]
Property & Development (including Construction, Infrastructure & Environment):
30+ partners, 68 fee earners
- Advising Acciona on a 50-50 joint venture with CPB Contractors (ACACPB JV) who have been engaged by Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to deliver the Inland Rail Southern Civil Works Program valued at more than $1.2 billion.
- Advising Gamuda on the A$2.16 billion Western Tunnelling Package for Sydney Metro West.
- Advising Infrastructure NSW on development of a new Sydney Fish Market worth A$650 million - A$750 million.
- Advising ASX-listed Dexus on A$186 million acquisition of McPhee Logistics Portfolio.
- Advising ASX-listed aged care provider Estia Health on a deal to acquire a portfolio of aged care homes and development sites worth more than A$100 million from Premier Health Care.
Contacts: Franco Aversa - Simon Ralton - Andrew Kelly,
Tel: +61 2 8248 3469 +61 2 8248 3426 +61 7 3338 7550
Email:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Media:
3 Partners, 5 fee earners
- Acting for 36 major media organisations and journalists charged with contempt of court when Catholic Church Cardinal George Pell was found guilty of child sex offences (since overturned on appeal).
- Acting for an Australian newspaper in a five year campaign to overturn suppression orders in the “Lawyer X” scandal in High Court and in the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.
- Advising on production of Australia’s most downloaded podcast “The Teacher’s Pet” about a man accused of murdering his wife more than 30 years ago.
- Acting for Network Ten in defamation proceedings launched by a (now former) government staffer accused of sexual assault of a colleague in a government minister's office. The man maintains he is innocent and his criminal trial was aborted because of juror misconduct. The prosecution decided not to re-try the matter.
Contacts: Justin Quill - John-Paul Cashen - Marlia Saunders
Tel: +61 3 8080 3748 +61 3 8080 3753 +61 2 8248 5836
Emails:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Dispute Resolution:
30+ partners, 92 fee earners
- Advising the then Prime Minister of Australia and other senior Liberal Party leaders in relation to legal challenges to their choices of candidates in several seats in New South Wales for the May 21, 2022, Federal Election.
- Acting for Singaporean investment company ZACD Group, which was defrauded a substantial sum of money that was transferred to Australia as part of the acquisition on a large hotel chain.
- Advising Japanese motor vehicle company Mitsubishi in a class action relating to allegedly misleading fuel consumption claims for its popular Triton ute.
- Acting for gaming company Konami in a precedent-setting patent dispute with fellow gaming company Aristocrat. Aristocrat sued Konami in the Federal Court of Australia claiming Konami had infringed five patents relating to electronic gaming machines.
Contacts: Sylvia Fernandez - Bronwyn Lincoln - Scott Castledine
Tel: +61 2 8248 3499 +61 3 8080 3565 +61 2 8248 3413
Emails:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Technology & Telecommunications:
11 partners, 22 fee earners
- Advising Hyland Software on new contractual arrangements for IT products and services provided to icare, the New South Wales government's workplace injury insurance corporation.
- Advising City of Sydney on “one of the largest advertising contracts in Australian history”.
- Advising Rohde & Schwarz Australia on the awarding of a major contract to supply the integrated communications systems for Australia’s new A$39 billion Hunter class frigates being built by BAE Systems Maritime Australia.
- Advising mining technology company Chrysos Corporation on all aspects of its key commercial arrangements with operators of mines and mineral testing facilities and the suppliers of its core systems. Recently we also advised Chrysos in connection with its initial public offering which raised A$183.5 million, Australia's largest IPO as at May 2022.
Contact: Mark Feetham - Demetrios Christou
Tel: +61 2 8248 5847 +61 2 8248 3428
Email:[email protected], [email protected]
Restructuring & Insolvency:
20+ partners, 40 fee earners
- Advising the provisional liquidators of 17 companies associated with the IPO Wealth Fund which is owed approx $80 million by one of the companies in the group.
- Advising Evolution Traffic Management directors on Australia's insolvency laws and assisting with pre-administration planning and the preparation and presentation of a restructuring proposal.
Contact: Peter Harrison - Scott Guthrie - Ben Thrift
Tel: +61 2 9225 2533, +61 7 3338 7516, +61 3 8080 3725
Email:[email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Thomson Geer
- AdelaideLevel 7, 19 Gouger Street, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, SA 5000
- Web: www.tglaw.com.au
- Tel: +61 8 8236 1300
- Fax: +61 8 8232 1961
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- BrisbaneLevel 28, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, QLD 4000View ranked officeMelbourneLevel 39, Rialto South Tower, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, VIC 3000View ranked officeSydneySixty Martin Place, Level 14, 60 Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, NSW 2000View ranked office
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Thomson Geer advises Qoria on A$30 million capital raising and acquisition of OctopusBI
Thomson Geer has advised Australian digital safety and student wellbeing solutions provider Qoria Ltd (ASX:QOR) on its acquisition of data analytics innovator OctopusBI and a A$30 million capital raising.
Thomson Geer advises Canada's Doré Copper Mining Corp. on merger with Australia's Cygnus Metals Limi
Thomson Geer is advising Canada-listed copper and gold miner Doré Copper Mining Corp. on an all-scrip merger with Australia-listed critical minerals explorer Cygnus Metals Limited to create a new Canadian-focused copper and lithium company.
Acting for The Australian newspaper in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling.
Thomson Geer acted for SharonAI in their acquisition of Distributed Storage Solutions Limited
Thomson Geer acted for US-based AI service provider, SharonAI in their acquisition of Australian data storage company, Distributed Storage Solutions Limited for US$25,000,000.
Thomson Geer welcomes new Workplace law Partner and his team
Thomson Geer is pleased to welcome new Workplace law Partner Adrian Wong and his team to Thomson Geer, expanding the firm's capability and adding depth to our national Employment law offering.
Costs burden removed for (most) applicants in workplace sexual harassment and other discrimination c
On 19 September 2024, Federal Parliament amended the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) to insert a modified ‘equal access’ cost protection provision for federal unlawful discrimination court proceedings.
Inadvertence: A failure to obtain a building work contractor's licence in South Australia
Thomson Geer has successfully acted for Allied Grain Systems, clarifying what is required to establish inadvertence for the purposes of obtaining an exception to licensing requirements under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA).
Australian Government takes the next step to legislate AI in Australia
The Australian Government is taking the next step to achieve its goal of ensuring that Australia's regulatory framework is meeting the challenges and opportunities posed by the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia.
New privacy laws introduced to Parliament - key items to consider
After consultation, and several years of inquiries, reviews and reports, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) was introduced to Parliament on 12 September 2024. You can find the Bill and Explanatory Memorandum here.
The new Aged Care Bill has finally arrived
After much consultation and delay the new Bill has been introduced to Parliament.
Hancock & Gore acquires UK school uniform retailer Schoolblazer to merge with Mountcastle group
Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed investment firm Hancock & Gore Ltd (ASX:HNG) on its acquisition of UK-based independent school uniform retailer Schoolblazer for A$60 million (approx.) in a cash and scrip deal.
Thomson Geer advised Banyan Software Australia in their acquisition of Worldsmart Holdings
Thomson Geer advised private equity investment fund operator, Banyan Software Australia Pty Ltd (Banyan), in their acquisition of e-commerce solutions provider, Worldsmart Holdings Pty Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary Worldsmart Retech Pty Ltd (World Smart).
Increased contractor protections - new definition of employment and unfair contract terms
Changes to workplace laws from 26 August 2024 will alter who is an employee or contractor and give independent contractors rights to challenge unfair contract terms.
Thomson Geer advised Banyan Software on their acquisition of software solutions provider, FutureNet
Thomson Geer advised software investor, Banyan Software, on their acquisition of software solutions provider, FutureNet. Banyan acquired FutureNet through their related entity, Future Net Australia.
Thomson Geer advised acquisition of Autotherm by investment fund, Amplify Equity Solutions
Thomson Geer advised metallic component manufacturer, Autotherm Pty Ltd (Autotherm) in their acquisition by South Australian investment fund, Amplify Equity Solutions (Amplify).
Thomson Geer acts for Banyan Software Holdings in Viostream acquisition
Thomson Geer acted for USA-based investment fund, Banyan Software Holdings in their acquisition of leading Australian video hosting service provider, Viostream.
Banyan Software acquires three Australian software firms with assistance from Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer has advised international investment company Banyan Software Inc on its acquisition of three Australian software companies as part of its buy-and-hold for life strategy of acquiring and growing software companies around the world.
New rights and protections for regulated workers
New workplace laws due to take effect this month are set to bring non-employees who work with digital platforms like food delivery apps and in the road transport industry under the umbrella of the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
Westgold Resources acquires Karora Resources for A$1.2 billion
Thomson Geer has advised Western Australia-based gold miner Westgold on its A$1.2 billion merger with Canadian-listed Karora Resources and dual-listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange to create a top five Australian gold producer.
Thomson Geer advises McPherson's on divestment for A$19 million
Thomson Geer advised health, wellness and beauty product supplier McPherson's on the divestment of its Multix brand of bag, wrap and foil products to International Consolidated Business Group for A$19 million.
Defamation law changes take effect in NSW and ACT
On 1 July 2024, changes relating to digital intermediary liability and absolute privilege came into effect in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory's defamation laws.
Serious harm in concerns notices enters its State of Origin era
In a recent decision in relation to the concerns notice regime for defamation complaints, the Queensland District Court has departed from the approach previously taken by its New South Wales counterpart.
Cutting through the complexities of the Victorian 'Commercial and Industrial Property Tax' Regime
With the 'Commercial and Industrial Property Tax' (CIPT) regime having commenced in Victoria on 1 July 2024, many businesses are unclear as to how it may impact them going forward.
Update for aged care providers on offering additional services
Most residential aged care providers offer some form of additional services, whether individually or on a packaged basis.
Thomson Geer announces new promotions
Thomson Geer is pleased to announce the promotion of Hannah Sowdon to Partner, along with four lawyers to Special Counsel, 19 to Senior Associate and 26 to Associate.
Thomson Geer advises Resouro Strategic Metals on successful dual listing on ASX
Thomson Geer has advised Canadian-based mineral exploration company Resouro Strategic Metals Inc on its successful initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange raising A$8 million and achieving a market capitalisation of approximately A$61 million on the day of listing.
Quality Care Advisory Bodies and Consumer Advisory Bodies – an update for aged care providers
As providers know, from 1 December 2023, existing aged care approved providers were required to establish a Quality Care Advisory Body and a Consumer Advisory Body.
Unravelling the mining exclusion and notice requirements to pull security under the QBCC Act
A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Queensland has made clear the mining exclusion in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act (the Act) relieves a party to a contract for "construction work in mining" from complying with requirements under the Act.
Thomson Geer advises CAPS Australia on acquisition by Ingersoll Rand
Thomson Geer has advised the owners of Australia's largest independent air compressor and power generator supplier Complete Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia on its sale to US-based global industrial pump giant Ingersoll Rand.
Key corporate tax measures in the 2024/25 Federal Budget
The 2024/25 Federal Budget has been handed down and as expected, while it included certain measures which will likely impact a number of corporate businesses (such as the circa $20 billion investment in 'Future Made in Australia' priority industries), the core focus was on the cost of living and per
Thomson Geer advises Qoria on A$30 million capital raising and acquisition of OctopusBI
Thomson Geer has advised Australian digital safety and student wellbeing solutions provider Qoria Ltd (ASX:QOR) on its acquisition of data analytics innovator OctopusBI and a A$30 million capital raising.
Thomson Geer advises Canada's Doré Copper Mining Corp. on merger with Australia's Cygnus Metals Limi
Thomson Geer is advising Canada-listed copper and gold miner Doré Copper Mining Corp. on an all-scrip merger with Australia-listed critical minerals explorer Cygnus Metals Limited to create a new Canadian-focused copper and lithium company.
Acting for The Australian newspaper in successfully striking out defamation claim in landmark "serious harm" ruling.
Thomson Geer acted for SharonAI in their acquisition of Distributed Storage Solutions Limited
Thomson Geer acted for US-based AI service provider, SharonAI in their acquisition of Australian data storage company, Distributed Storage Solutions Limited for US$25,000,000.
Thomson Geer welcomes new Workplace law Partner and his team
Thomson Geer is pleased to welcome new Workplace law Partner Adrian Wong and his team to Thomson Geer, expanding the firm's capability and adding depth to our national Employment law offering.
Costs burden removed for (most) applicants in workplace sexual harassment and other discrimination c
On 19 September 2024, Federal Parliament amended the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) to insert a modified ‘equal access’ cost protection provision for federal unlawful discrimination court proceedings.
Inadvertence: A failure to obtain a building work contractor's licence in South Australia
Thomson Geer has successfully acted for Allied Grain Systems, clarifying what is required to establish inadvertence for the purposes of obtaining an exception to licensing requirements under the Building Work Contractors Act 1995 (SA).
Australian Government takes the next step to legislate AI in Australia
The Australian Government is taking the next step to achieve its goal of ensuring that Australia's regulatory framework is meeting the challenges and opportunities posed by the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Australia.
New privacy laws introduced to Parliament - key items to consider
After consultation, and several years of inquiries, reviews and reports, the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) was introduced to Parliament on 12 September 2024. You can find the Bill and Explanatory Memorandum here.
The new Aged Care Bill has finally arrived
After much consultation and delay the new Bill has been introduced to Parliament.
Hancock & Gore acquires UK school uniform retailer Schoolblazer to merge with Mountcastle group
Thomson Geer has advised ASX-listed investment firm Hancock & Gore Ltd (ASX:HNG) on its acquisition of UK-based independent school uniform retailer Schoolblazer for A$60 million (approx.) in a cash and scrip deal.
Thomson Geer advised Banyan Software Australia in their acquisition of Worldsmart Holdings
Thomson Geer advised private equity investment fund operator, Banyan Software Australia Pty Ltd (Banyan), in their acquisition of e-commerce solutions provider, Worldsmart Holdings Pty Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary Worldsmart Retech Pty Ltd (World Smart).
Increased contractor protections - new definition of employment and unfair contract terms
Changes to workplace laws from 26 August 2024 will alter who is an employee or contractor and give independent contractors rights to challenge unfair contract terms.
Thomson Geer advised Banyan Software on their acquisition of software solutions provider, FutureNet
Thomson Geer advised software investor, Banyan Software, on their acquisition of software solutions provider, FutureNet. Banyan acquired FutureNet through their related entity, Future Net Australia.
Thomson Geer advised acquisition of Autotherm by investment fund, Amplify Equity Solutions
Thomson Geer advised metallic component manufacturer, Autotherm Pty Ltd (Autotherm) in their acquisition by South Australian investment fund, Amplify Equity Solutions (Amplify).
Thomson Geer acts for Banyan Software Holdings in Viostream acquisition
Thomson Geer acted for USA-based investment fund, Banyan Software Holdings in their acquisition of leading Australian video hosting service provider, Viostream.
Banyan Software acquires three Australian software firms with assistance from Thomson Geer
Thomson Geer has advised international investment company Banyan Software Inc on its acquisition of three Australian software companies as part of its buy-and-hold for life strategy of acquiring and growing software companies around the world.
New rights and protections for regulated workers
New workplace laws due to take effect this month are set to bring non-employees who work with digital platforms like food delivery apps and in the road transport industry under the umbrella of the Fair Work Commission (FWC).
Westgold Resources acquires Karora Resources for A$1.2 billion
Thomson Geer has advised Western Australia-based gold miner Westgold on its A$1.2 billion merger with Canadian-listed Karora Resources and dual-listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange to create a top five Australian gold producer.
Thomson Geer advises McPherson's on divestment for A$19 million
Thomson Geer advised health, wellness and beauty product supplier McPherson's on the divestment of its Multix brand of bag, wrap and foil products to International Consolidated Business Group for A$19 million.
Defamation law changes take effect in NSW and ACT
On 1 July 2024, changes relating to digital intermediary liability and absolute privilege came into effect in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory's defamation laws.
Serious harm in concerns notices enters its State of Origin era
In a recent decision in relation to the concerns notice regime for defamation complaints, the Queensland District Court has departed from the approach previously taken by its New South Wales counterpart.
Cutting through the complexities of the Victorian 'Commercial and Industrial Property Tax' Regime
With the 'Commercial and Industrial Property Tax' (CIPT) regime having commenced in Victoria on 1 July 2024, many businesses are unclear as to how it may impact them going forward.
Update for aged care providers on offering additional services
Most residential aged care providers offer some form of additional services, whether individually or on a packaged basis.
Thomson Geer announces new promotions
Thomson Geer is pleased to announce the promotion of Hannah Sowdon to Partner, along with four lawyers to Special Counsel, 19 to Senior Associate and 26 to Associate.
Thomson Geer advises Resouro Strategic Metals on successful dual listing on ASX
Thomson Geer has advised Canadian-based mineral exploration company Resouro Strategic Metals Inc on its successful initial public offering (IPO) on the Australian Securities Exchange raising A$8 million and achieving a market capitalisation of approximately A$61 million on the day of listing.
Quality Care Advisory Bodies and Consumer Advisory Bodies – an update for aged care providers
As providers know, from 1 December 2023, existing aged care approved providers were required to establish a Quality Care Advisory Body and a Consumer Advisory Body.
Unravelling the mining exclusion and notice requirements to pull security under the QBCC Act
A recent decision by the Supreme Court of Queensland has made clear the mining exclusion in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act (the Act) relieves a party to a contract for "construction work in mining" from complying with requirements under the Act.
Thomson Geer advises CAPS Australia on acquisition by Ingersoll Rand
Thomson Geer has advised the owners of Australia's largest independent air compressor and power generator supplier Complete Air and Power Solutions (CAPS) Australia on its sale to US-based global industrial pump giant Ingersoll Rand.
Key corporate tax measures in the 2024/25 Federal Budget
The 2024/25 Federal Budget has been handed down and as expected, while it included certain measures which will likely impact a number of corporate businesses (such as the circa $20 billion investment in 'Future Made in Australia' priority industries), the core focus was on the cost of living and per