Media release: Clayton Utz advises Blackstone on landmark acquisition of Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and features world class resorts, residential accommodation, a marina, a golf course and its own commercial airport. It has been owned by the Oatley family since 2003.

The Clayton Utz team was led by Corporate M&A partners David Wilkie and Rory Moriarty, alongside senior associate Dane McKeen.

They were supported by a large multidisciplinary team across all aspects of the transaction, including Banking & Finance partner Kate O'Donovan and special counsel Candace Hennessy, Real Estate partners Michael Richardson and Taryn Murphy and lawyer Daiana Yoon, Environment partner Claire Smith and senior associates Lauren Smith and Jessica Lighton, Employment partners Amanda Lyras and Nicole Flax and senior associate Daniel Bartlett, and Corporate M&A special counsel Samuel Pullin, senior associate Jessica Wei, lawyer Benjamin Park, and many more specialists.

Commenting on the transaction, lead partner David Wilkie said:

"We are proud to be partnering with Blackstone once again on a transaction of real significance for the Australian market. This acquisition not only reinforces Blackstone’s confidence in Australia as an investment destination, but also highlights Clayton Utz’s capability to advise on complex, high-profile transactions."

Rory Moriarty added:

"This transaction reinforces Clayton Utz’s position as a leading adviser on private M&A, and we are proud to support Blackstone in expanding its presence in Australia."