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JWS deepens energy and resources capabilities with appointment of Megan Coall

Leading independent Australian law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed Megan Coall as a Special Counsel in its Energy & Resources team.

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WGEA Gender Pay Gap Reporting: JWS Employer Statement – February 2024

JWS welcomes the introduction of WGEA’s public reporting of gender pay gap information for organisations with 100+ employees. We hope the transparency generated through public reporting will see a...

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JWS advises Kangarootime on sale of Australian business to Juice Technologies and Kidsoft

Johnson Winter Slattery has advised early childcare management software provider Kangarootime on the sale of its Australian business to fellow industry participants Juice Technologies and Kidsoft...

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JWS advises Brookfield on sale of Autocare to Optimus Group

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery is advising Brookfield on the sale of certain businesses within LINX Cargo Care Group. As a part of that transaction, JWS is advising on the...

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Judgment in favour of The Gosford against Bank of China in sum of $37 million

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has achieved a win on behalf of The Gosford in a decision which provides greater certainty for the role of standby letters of credit in the...

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JWS advises M.D. Sass and Macquarie on sale of 50 per cent stake in Taurus to Regal Partners

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has advised New York-based M.D. Sass-Macquarie Financial Strategies, L.P. (FinStrat), a joint venture between M.D. Sass and Macquarie, on the...

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JWS advises sellers of DAOU Vineyards on proposed A$1.6 billion sale to Treasury Wine Estates

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery is advising the sellers of Californian-based DAOU Vineyards on its acquisition by Australian wine producer Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE...

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JWS advises Employment Hero on ~A$263 million Series F capital raise

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery has advised Employment Hero on its ~A$263 million Series F equity capital raise, taking Employment Hero’s valuation to around A$2 billion.

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JWS named Mergermarket 2023 Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery is delighted to be named Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year in the Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia 2023. This award...

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JWS advises EQT on its acquisition of VetPartners

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has advised global private equity firm EQT on its proposed acquisition of VetPartners.

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JWS bolsters IP expertise in Melbourne with addition of Chrystal Dare to the partnership

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed intellectual property specialist Chrystal Dare as a partner in its Melbourne office.

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JWS advises Novo Resources on its oversubscribed IPO and ASX listing

Independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery acted for Novo Resources Corp. (ASX: NVO, TSX: NVO, OTCQX: NSRPF) (Novo) on its successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and listing of its CHESS...

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JWS advises Actionstep on its acquisition of FilePro

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has advised cloud-based legal practice management platform, Actionstep, on its acquisition of Perth-based competitor FilePro.

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JWS advises CurveBeam AI Limited (ASX:CVB) on its IPO and ASX listing

Independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has acted as Australian legal advisor to CurveBeam AI Limited (ASX:CVB) on its initial public offering and listing on the Australian Securities Exchange...

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JWS adds construction and disputes specialist, Aleisa Crepin

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has appointed Aleisa Crepin as a partner in its Brisbane office. Aleisa specialises in building and construction disputes, primarily in the...

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JWS advises Bowen Coking Coal on the sale of a 10% stake in the Broadmeadow East Mine

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has advised ASX-listed Bowen Coking Coal (ASX: BCB) on the sale of a 10% stake in the Broadmeadow East Mine to Formosa for A$13M and royalties.

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JWS advises pro bono client, Waminda, on establishment of Birthing on Country Centre

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, is advising pro bono client, Waminda, on the establishment of a purpose built Birthing on Country Centre and Community Hub, located on the NSW...

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JWS boosts disputes/arbitration and insolvency team with appointment of Lucas Wilk

JWS boosts disputes/arbitration and insolvency team with appointment of Lucas Wilk.

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JWS advises Perenti on its proposed acquisition of DDH1

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, is advising longstanding client Perenti Limited (ASX: PRN) on its proposed acquisition of surface and underground drilling company DDH1...

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JWS advises Liverpool Partners on its US$40 million sale of BMX Holdco

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has advised Liverpool Partners on its US$40 million sale of BMX Holdco to Hong Kong listed Suzhou Basecare Medical.

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JWS announces five internal partner appointments

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has announced five internal partner appointments, effective from 1 July 2023.

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JWS advises Himadri as lead investor in Sicona’s Series A fundraising

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has advised India-based Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd (Himadri) as lead investor on the $22m Series A fundraise by Sicona Battery...

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JWS advises Seisma Group on acquisition of Data Addiction

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has advised Seisma Group, a portfolio company of Liverpool Partners, on its acquisition of Microsoft Data and AI business, Data Addiction.

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JWS advises Liverpool Partners on its acquisition of Simplyai

Leading independent law firm, Johnson Winter Slattery, has advised Liverpool Partners on its acquisition of artificial intelligence consulting group Simplyai. The company, which has approximately...

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JWS adds tax specialist in Melbourne

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed senior tax specialist, Don Spirason, as a Special Counsel based in Melbourne.

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