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Microsoft buys video editing start-up Clipchamp

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised Microsoft Corporation (USA) on its acquisition of Brisbane-based video editing software start-up Clipchamp.

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Michele Laidlaw returns to partnership

Competition and Antitrust lawyer Michele Laidlaw returned to Johnson Winter & Slattery as a Partner in Sydney on 6 September 2021. 

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Infratil establishes new Asian renewable energy development platform

We have advised on the establishment of Gurīn Energy, a new Asian renewable energy development platform backed by Infratil Limited.

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CBH seals long-term rail services agreement

We have advised Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited on its new long-term rail haulage and maintenance agreement with Aurizon.

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Our finalists for Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021

Seven of our partners have been named as finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2021.

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JWS grows its native title offering with new partner

William Oxby joined Johnson Winter & Slattery as a new partner in its Brisbane office on 27 April 2021. William’s appointment will bolster the firm’s expertise in environment and planning, with a...

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Best Lawyer's 2022 Law Firm of the Year: Oil and Gas Law

Johnson Winter & Slattery is pleased to have been named Best Lawyer's 2022 Law Firm of the Year for Oil and Gas Law.

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Peabody sells Millennium Coal Mine to MetRes

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised Peabody on its sale to MetRes of the Millennium coal mine, a metallurgical coal mine located near Moranbah, Queensland. MetRes is a 50/50 joint venture between...

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Best Law & Related Services Firm: Beaton’s 2021 Client Choice Awards.

Johnson Winter & Slattery has won Best Law & Related Services Firm ($50-$200m revenue) in Beaton's 2021 Client Choice Awards.

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Keywords Studios buys major stake in Tantalus Media

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised the owner of leading Australian video game developer Tantalus Media, on the sale of an 85% interest in Tantalus to Keywords Studios for a total consideration...

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Finalist: Beaton 2021 Client Choice Awards

Johnson Winter & Slattery has been named a finalist for 'Best Law & Related Services Firm ($50 -$200m revenue)' and 'Best CX Firm: Law & Related Services' in Beaton’s 2021 Client Choice Awards.

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AgriWebb raises $30 million for sustainable livestock drive

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised AgriWebb on a $30 million capital raising in a round led by TELUS Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Canada’s TELUS. One of the largest private funding...

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Alison Haines joins our tax practice

The expansion will see Johnson Winter & Slattery offering clients an end-to-end tax service for their transactions, disputes and general business activities.

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Supporting the global COVID-19 vaccine information effort

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised the Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) on the creation of a COVID-19 Vaccine Media Hub, a resource that will bring together multiple sources of evidence...

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Funtastic acquires rights to Toys R Us and Babies R Us and $29 million capital raising

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised ASX listed Funtastic Limited (Funtastic) on its acquisition of the Hobby Warehouse Group (HWG), the licensor of the Toys R Us and Babies R Us brands in...

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Wee Hur buys two sites for student accommodation

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised SGX listed Wee Hur Group on its acquisition of a $46.1 million site in Sydney's Redfern, following its recent acquisition in Canberra.

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Our finalists for the Women in Law Awards 2020

Five of our lawyers and professionals have been named finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Awards 2020.

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JWS advises Beach Energy on acquisition of Cooper Basin assets

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised Beach Energy on its agreement to acquire Senex Energy’s Cooper Basin portfolio of assets for $87.5 million.

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JWS advises on Blackmores' Global Therapeutics divestment

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised its long standing client, Blackmores, on its divestment in Global Therapeutics.

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James Love joins as partner

Johnson Winter & Slattery has appointed James Love as a new partner in its Melbourne based Dispute Resolution team, effective as of 2 November 2020.

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Wallerawang Power Station sale to Greenspot

Johnson Winter & Slattery’s environment and planning team recently co-acted for Greenspot, a joint venture between the owners of Borg and Bettergrow, in its acquisition of the Wallerawang coal...

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99designs sells to Cimpress

Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised Melbourne start-up 99designs on Australian aspects of its acquisition by Cimpress, the parent company of the global printing giant Vistaprint.

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Laybuy raises $80M in IPO

Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS) has acted as Australian legal counsel to Laybuy Group Holdings Limited (Laybuy) on its initial public offering of shares (IPO) and listing on the Australian...

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JWS adds to its energy and resources offering in WA

Leading energy and resources lawyer Darren Grondal has joined Johnson Winter & Slattery as a consultant. Darren joined the firm’s Perth office as of 24 August 2020.

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