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<rss version="2.0"> <channel>  <title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz | Mergers and Acquisitions - Publications]]></title>  <link>http://www.claytonutz.com/area_of_law/corporate-ma/mergers_and_acquisitions/publications.page</link>  <description/>  <copyright><![CDATA[(c) Clayton Utz 2009]]></copyright>  <image>   <title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz]]></title>   <link>http://www.claytonutz.com/</link>   <url>http://www.claytonutz.com/images/logo.png</url>  </image>  <language>en-au</language> <item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/30/clayton_utzs_ma_team_assists_csn_on_riversdale_capital_raising.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz's M&A team assists CSN on Riversdale capital raising]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/30/clayton_utzs_ma_team_assists_csn_on_riversdale_capital_raising.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has advised leading Brazilian integrated steel manufacturer Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) on the rights offer and placement of Australian-listed Riversdale Mining, in which CSN is a cornerstone investor.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20100729/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Corporate Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20100729/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Securities Trading Policies;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20100726/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Corporate Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20100726/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Blood on the boardroom floor;]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/16/clayton_utz_advises_tutt_bryant_group_on_proposed_acquisition.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises Tutt Bryant Group on proposed acquisition]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/16/clayton_utz_advises_tutt_bryant_group_on_proposed_acquisition.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz is sole adviser to ASX-listed Tutt Bryant Group (TBG) on the proposed acquisition by majority shareholder Tat Hong Holdings Ltd, of the remaining issued shares which it does not own.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/08/clayton_utz_ma_practice_defies_market_trend.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz M&A practice defies market trend]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/08/clayton_utz_ma_practice_defies_market_trend.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz continues to demonstrate its market-leading position in M&A notwithstanding subdued market activity, with the firm completing more M&A transactions in the first half of 2010 than any other law firm in Australia.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/01/watch_out_for_an_increase_in_low-ball_offers.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Watch out for an increase in low-ball offers]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201007/01/watch_out_for_an_increase_in_low-ball_offers.page</link><description><![CDATA[Listed companies should brace themselves for an increase in low-ball unsolicited offers to their Mum & Dad shareholders before Parliament shuts down a loophole later in the year.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/29/clayton_utz_advises_on_wattyl_acquisition.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises on Wattyl acquisition]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/201006/29/clayton_utz_advises_on_wattyl_acquisition.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz is advising well-known Australian paint manufacturer Wattyl Limited on its proposed acquisition by major American coatings manufacturer The Valspar Corporation.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200911/24/new_foreign_investment_laws_passed_by_house_of_representatives.page</guid><title><![CDATA[New foreign investment laws passed by House of Representatives]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200911/24/new_foreign_investment_laws_passed_by_house_of_representatives.page</link><description><![CDATA[Proposed amendments to extend the reach of the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act have themselves been amended.  Before passing the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Bill on Monday 23 November, the House of Representatives agreed to a set of additional amendments intended to improve the operation of the Bill.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20091001/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Corporate Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20091001/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Corporate brand vs corporate veil: liability for misleading or deceptive promotional activities; Proxy wars;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200908/27/more_foreign_investments_require_vetting.page</guid><title><![CDATA[More foreign investments require vetting]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200908/27/more_foreign_investments_require_vetting.page</link><description><![CDATA[A wider range of transactions involving foreign investors will require notification (or earlier notification) to the Foreign Investment Review Board, under a Bill now before Parliament.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20090708/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Corporate Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20090708/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: The way forward for reverse takeovers; Directors' trading during a blackout period;]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/23/asic_loosens_fundraising_controls.page</guid><title><![CDATA[ASIC loosens fundraising controls]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/23/asic_loosens_fundraising_controls.page</link><description><![CDATA[ASIC's reforms to loosen fundraising controls, announced on 18 June 2009, address a number of restrictions that have hindered legitimate fundraising methods for a number of years.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/03/clayton_utz_advises_on_ground-breaking_takeovers_panel_application.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises on ground-breaking Takeovers Panel application]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200906/03/clayton_utz_advises_on_ground-breaking_takeovers_panel_application.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz' M&A team has successfully represented Hong Kong based Noble Group in its acquisition of control of Gloucester Coal which followed ground-breaking proceedings before the Takeovers Panel that resulted in a declaration of unacceptable circumstances in relation to the affairs of Gloucester Coal.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/06/clayton_utz_partner_reappointed_to_takeovers_panel.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz partner reappointed to Takeovers Panel]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200905/06/clayton_utz_partner_reappointed_to_takeovers_panel.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz partner Mark Paganin has been reappointed to the Australian Government Takeovers Panel for a third three-year term.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200904/27/clayton_utz_advises_on_sale_of_roaring_40s_asian_assets.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises on sale of Roaring 40s Asian assets]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200904/27/clayton_utz_advises_on_sale_of_roaring_40s_asian_assets.page</link><description><![CDATA[Melbourne, 27 April 2009: Clayton Utz has advised leading renewable energy business and long-standing client Hydro Tasmania on the strategic sale of its Roaring 40s* China wind farm portfolio to its joint venture partner China Light and Power (CLP).]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200904/08/brisbane_lawyer_strengthens_ties_with_japanese_business_community.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Brisbane lawyer strengthens ties with Japanese business community]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200904/08/brisbane_lawyer_strengthens_ties_with_japanese_business_community.page</link><description><![CDATA[Brisbane, 8 April 2009: Clayton Utz partner Hiroyuki Kano has been elected President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Brisbane (JCCIB), reflecting his standing in the Australia-Japan business community.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200903/02/clayton_utz_advises_fortescue_on_chinese_investment.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises Fortescue on Chinese investment]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200903/02/clayton_utz_advises_fortescue_on_chinese_investment.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Clayton Utz Corporate M&A team advised long-term client Fortescue Metals Group Ltd on its recently announced deal with one of China's leading steel mills, Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group Company (Valin).]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/17/clayton_utz_promotes_new_talent_to_the_partnership.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz promotes new talent to the partnership]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/17/clayton_utz_promotes_new_talent_to_the_partnership.page</link><description><![CDATA[17 December 2008: Clayton Utz is pleased to announce the appointment of eight new partners, effective 1 January 2009.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/10/bill_modifies_scrip_for_scrip_tax_implications_of_corporate_restructures.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Bill modifies scrip for scrip tax implications of corporate restructures]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200812/10/bill_modifies_scrip_for_scrip_tax_implications_of_corporate_restructures.page</link><description><![CDATA[On 3 December 2008, the Federal Government introduced the Tax Laws Amendment (2008 Measures No 6) Bill 2008 proposing new integrity rules targeted at scrip based corporate restructures that are not genuine takeovers. The rules will be most detrimental to scrip takeovers where the target entity is acquired at a premium to the existing tax cost of its net assets, such that the acquirer obtains a step-up in the value of those assets. A review of all scrip takeovers, however, will be required to determine whether the new rules apply.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200810/13/clayton_utz_advises_gresham_private_equity_on_multimillion_dollar_appp_sale.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises Gresham Private Equity on multimillion dollar APPP sale]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200810/13/clayton_utz_advises_gresham_private_equity_on_multimillion_dollar_appp_sale.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has advised private equity fund Gresham Private Equity on the $165 million sale of disposable absorbent product manufacturer Australian Pacific Paper Products (APPP) to listed Japanese company Unicharm.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_governance_insights/20081009/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Corporate Governance Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_governance_insights/20081009/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: Market power, market share, and the changes to section 46; How much is that doggy in the window (and is the waggly tail included in the price)?;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200809/04/clayton_utz_helps_hydro_acquire_momentum.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz helps Hydro acquire Momentum]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200809/04/clayton_utz_helps_hydro_acquire_momentum.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has advised renewable energy business Hydro Tasmania on the acquisition of Momentum Energy Pty Ltd, a green power electricity retailer in Victoria. The deal involves Hydro acquiring an initial stake in Momentum of 51 percent for $17.1 million, with the remaining 49 percent to be acquired in 2010.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200806/24/clayton_utz_completes_merger_of_equals.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz completes merger of equals]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200806/24/clayton_utz_completes_merger_of_equals.page</link><description><![CDATA[A team from Clayton Utz Melbourne has advised ASX-listed international mining and exploration company Oxiana Limited on its recently approved merger with Zinifex Limited by scheme of arrangement. The Supreme Court of Victoria approved the scheme last Friday, with the merger's implementation date set for 1 July.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200806/05/clayton_utz_secures_westech_gold_acquisition.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz secures Westech Gold acquisition]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200806/05/clayton_utz_secures_westech_gold_acquisition.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has advised River Diamonds Plc, a UK-based exploration and mining company, in connection with the acquisition of Westech Gold Pty Limited from the Wesson family.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/26/clayton_utz_a_winner_at_australasian_law_awards.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz a winner at Australasian Law Awards]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200805/26/clayton_utz_a_winner_at_australasian_law_awards.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has excelled at the 2008 ALB Australasian Law Awards, advising on four transactions which took out Deal of the Year awards. The Awards recognise legal industry successes in 2007.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200803/14/cu_advises_on_morgan_stanley_joint_venture_with_abc_learning_centres.page</guid><title><![CDATA[CU advises on Morgan Stanley joint venture with ABC Learning Centres]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200803/14/cu_advises_on_morgan_stanley_joint_venture_with_abc_learning_centres.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has been appointed to advise Morgan Stanley Private Equity on its recently announced joint venture with ABC Learning Centres. The transaction, valued at US$780 million, has to date seen ABC enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Morgan Stanley Private Equity for the sale of a 60 percent interest in its US business.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200802/14/new_draft_merger_guidelines_raise_questions.page</guid><title><![CDATA[New draft merger Guidelines raise questions]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200802/14/new_draft_merger_guidelines_raise_questions.page</link><description><![CDATA[New draft merger Guidelines raise questions]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200712/13/high_court_confirms_validity_of_takeovers_panel.page</guid><title><![CDATA[High Court confirms validity of Takeovers Panel]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200712/13/high_court_confirms_validity_of_takeovers_panel.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Takeovers Panel may be safe from constitutional challenges for the foreseeable future following a landmark decision of the High Court today, according to Clayton Utz corporate partner John Elliott.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200712/13/takeovers_panel_gets_the_all_clear_from_the_high_court.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Takeovers Panel gets the All Clear from the High Court]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200712/13/takeovers_panel_gets_the_all_clear_from_the_high_court.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Takeovers Panel is constitutionally valid, the High Court said this morning.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/11/swaps_takeovers_panel_releases_draft_policy.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Swaps: Takeovers Panel releases (draft) policy]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200709/11/swaps_takeovers_panel_releases_draft_policy.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Takeovers Panel wants more disclosure of cash-settled equity swaps.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/09/clayton_utz_team_achieves_rapid_turnaround_on_billion_dollar_transaction_for_tpi.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz team achieves rapid turnaround on billion dollar transaction for TPI]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/09/clayton_utz_team_achieves_rapid_turnaround_on_billion_dollar_transaction_for_tpi.page</link><description><![CDATA[In a process which took under two weeks to complete, lawyers from Clayton Utz' Corporate and Finance groups have advised Transpacific Industries Group on its A$1.2 billion acquisition of the Cleanaway]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/06/clayton_utz_advises_on_ozforex_acquisition.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz advises on OzForex acquisition]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/06/clayton_utz_advises_on_ozforex_acquisition.page</link><description><![CDATA[A team from Clayton Utz has advised Macquarie Bank Limited and Macquarie Equities Limited on their acquisition of a strategic 51% stake in foreign exchange service provider OzForex Pty Limited.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/03/clayton_utz_ma_team_shows_its_strength.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz M&A team shows its strength]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200707/03/clayton_utz_ma_team_shows_its_strength.page</link><description><![CDATA[A strategic investment in its people and client relationships has helped catapult Clayton Utz to a leading position on the Second Quarter 2007 Thomson Financial Australian M&A league tables released today.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/25/major_changes_to_fundraising_governance_takeovers.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Major changes to fundraising, governance, takeovers]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/25/major_changes_to_fundraising_governance_takeovers.page</link><description><![CDATA[Important changes to fundraising laws are a major feature of a Bill introduced into Parliament yesterday. The Corporations Legislation Amendment (Simpler Regulatory System) Bill will also affect takeovers, corporate governance and corporate accounting]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/25/clayton_utz_a_winner_at_australasian_law_awards.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz a winner at Australasian Law Awards]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200705/25/clayton_utz_a_winner_at_australasian_law_awards.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz' reputation as the leading legal adviser on some of Australia's most complex and significant deals was confirmed at the 2007 ALB Australasian Law Awards held recently in Sydney.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200704/23/takeovers_panel_cut_down_by_federal_court.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Takeovers Panel cut down by Federal Court]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200704/23/takeovers_panel_cut_down_by_federal_court.page</link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, the Federal Court said that much of the power of the Takeovers Panel is constitutionally invalid. This decision is likely to have major ramifications for the conduct of takeovers in Australia.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200703/27/cu_welcomes_back_corporate_star_to_perth.page</guid><title><![CDATA[CU welcomes back corporate star to Perth]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200703/27/cu_welcomes_back_corporate_star_to_perth.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz continues to strengthen its corporate capability in Perth, welcoming back Heath Lewis to the fold as a partner in the Corporate Advisory/M&A practice.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/23/the_panel_takes_on_private_equity.page</guid><title><![CDATA[The Panel takes on Private Equity]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200702/23/the_panel_takes_on_private_equity.page</link><description><![CDATA[The Takeovers Panel has responded to the current spate of private equity bids by issuing a draft guidance note and discussion paper.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200611/29/clayton_utz_closes_second_fund_for_ironbridge.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz closes second fund for Ironbridge]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200611/29/clayton_utz_closes_second_fund_for_ironbridge.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz continues to be involved in some of the most significant and high-profile private equity transactions taking place in Australia, the latest being Ironbridge Capital's A$1.05 billion MBO fund.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200611/29/clayton_utz_assists_origin_energy_on_successful_sun_retail_acquisition.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz assists Origin Energy on successful Sun Retail acquisition]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200611/29/clayton_utz_assists_origin_energy_on_successful_sun_retail_acquisition.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has advised leading natural gas and electricity supplier Origin Energy on its successful bid to acquire Sun Retail Pty Ltd from the Queensland Government following a competitive tender process.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200610/23/mayne_team_at_clayton_utz_capitalises_on_healthy_ma_activity.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Mayne team at Clayton Utz capitalises on healthy M&A activity]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200610/23/mayne_team_at_clayton_utz_capitalises_on_healthy_ma_activity.page</link><description><![CDATA[Strong M&A activity in the healthcare sector is contributing to a busy period for the M&A team at national law firm Clayton Utz, which is currently advising Mayne Pharma Limited on its A$2.6 billion plus acquisition by US-based hospital products manufacturer Hospira by scheme of arrangement.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200609/25/clayton_utz_partner_joins_lex_mundi_board.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz partner joins Lex Mundi Board]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200609/25/clayton_utz_partner_joins_lex_mundi_board.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz partner Simon Truskett has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Lex Mundi, the world's leading association of independent law firms. The appointment of Mr Truskett, a corporate advisory and mergers and acquisitions law specialist based in the Sydney office of Clayton Utz, was officially announced at Lex Mundi's Annual and North America Regional Conference in Chicago earlier this month.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200608/23/clayton_utz_puts_in_the_hard_yards_for_australias_auto_industry.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz puts in the hard yards for Australia's auto industry]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200608/23/clayton_utz_puts_in_the_hard_yards_for_australias_auto_industry.page</link><description><![CDATA[A unique and complex situation that called for creative and commercial legal thinking is how two Clayton Utz partners describe their role in helping the Administrators of car parts manufacturer Ajax Fasteners to strike a deal that has ensured the ongoing employment of 10,000 automotive employees in Australia.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/15/clayton_utz_cultivates_incitec_pivot_deal.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz cultivates Incitec Pivot deal]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/15/clayton_utz_cultivates_incitec_pivot_deal.page</link><description><![CDATA[National law firm Clayton Utz has helped to lead ASX-listed fertiliser company Incitec Pivot Limited into a new era, following the highly successful institutional sell-down of part of majority shareholder Orica Limited's 70 per cent stake in the company and proposed buy-back by IPL of Orica's remaining shareholding.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/12/clayton_utz_consolidates_with_private_equity_role.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz consolidates with private equity role]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200605/12/clayton_utz_consolidates_with_private_equity_role.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has further consolidated its position as one of Australia's pre-eminent law firms in private equity with its recent role in advising CHAMP Ventures on the establishment of its sixth venture capital fund.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200603/03/clayton_utz_consolidates_strong_growth_with_new_hire.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz consolidates strong growth with new hire]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200603/03/clayton_utz_consolidates_strong_growth_with_new_hire.page</link><description><![CDATA[The arrival of corporate lawyer Matt Anderson to Clayton Utz as a partner signals the national law firm's success in attracting top-flight lawyers to complement its capabilities and growth strategies.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200601/17/clayton_utz_heats_up_versacold_deal.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Clayton Utz heats up Versacold deal]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200601/17/clayton_utz_heats_up_versacold_deal.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has played a key advisory role in the recent acquisition of P&O Cold Logistics, a refrigerated warehousing and distribution business, for approximately C$382 million.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200509/22/coudert_team_enhances_clayton_utz_growing_corporate_capacity.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Coudert team enhances Clayton Utz growing Corporate capacity]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200509/22/coudert_team_enhances_clayton_utz_growing_corporate_capacity.page</link><description><![CDATA[Clayton Utz has announced the appointment of Mark Williamson as a partner in the firm's national Corporate Advisory/M&A group. Mr Williamson joins Clayton Utz from Coudert Brothers where he headed the Corporate Group in Australia.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200507/01/takeovers_panel_hits_cash-settled_equity_swaps.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Takeovers Panel hits cash-settled equity swaps]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/news/200507/01/takeovers_panel_hits_cash-settled_equity_swaps.page</link><description><![CDATA[This afternoon, the Takeovers Panel delivered a serious blow to the use of cash-settled equity swaps (contracts for difference) in takeovers.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><guid>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20041001/home.page</guid><title><![CDATA[Corporate Insights]]></title><link>http://www.claytonutz.com/publications/newsletters/corporate_insights/20041001/home.page</link><description><![CDATA[This issue includes: International Accounting Standards - what's happening?; Which changes will cause the most headaches?; Some legal implications of the new standards; IFRS Checklist for companies;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>