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McGuigan Simeon Wines Limited

In the course of advising McGuigan Simeon Wines Limited on its acquisition of Adelaide-hills wine producer, Nepenthe Wines and a related share placement, associates working with partner Gordon Radford prepared due diligence reports, participated in negotiating and drafting acquisition and disposal documentation with the vendor's lawyers and documented ancillary business arrangements. They also assisted in the completion of the transaction including the registration, lodgment and stamping of multi-jurisdictional documents.

Gazal Corporation (Sale of Mambo)

When partners Damian Reichel and Tim Bowley advised ASX listed branded apparel company Gazal Corporation in relation to the sale of its surf and street wear brand Mambo, many of the tasks relating to the sale and the management of the due diligence process were undertaken by associates including the set up and management of the due diligence data room and managing the liason between our client and prospective bidders.

Macquarie Bank

Associates working with partner Shelley Hemmings in the course of advising Macquarie Group Limited on managed investment schemes drafted the product disclosure statements and ancillary documents, set up the due diligence committees and managed the due diligence committee meetings, and liaised with our client and third parties.

PGA of Australia and PGA Tour of Australasia merger

When the PGA of Australia and PGA Tour of Australasia announced they had signed a formal agreement to amalgamate and create a single governing body to promote, lead and grow golf into the future, partner Tim Bowley and two associates prepared the Scheme of Arrangement Booklet and arranged members meetings to effect the merger. The associates also project managed the due diligence process liaising with the clients, independent experts and the court to ensure the merger resulted in Australia's largest golfing body.

Adelaide Bank Limited

As advisors to Adelaide Bank in its $4b merger with Bendigo Bank by scheme of arrangement, associates working with partners John Keeves and Tim Bowley participated in management team interviews as part of the due diligence process, prepared drafts of the merger implementation agreement and sections of the scheme book and assisted with the preparation of applications seeking approval of the scheme by the Federal Court.