Deals

Benjamin Hornigold Limited

Advised Benjamin Hornigold Limited, an ASX Listed Investment Company, on several proceedings before the Takeovers Panel in respect of related party transactions challenged by the client.

Hancock Prospecting

Advised Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd on its successful off-market takeover of Riversdale Resources Limited.

Fuji Xerox

Advised Fuji Xerox, the Japan-based company headquartered in Tokyo, one of the largest integrated document and print management providers in the Asia-Pacific region, and a market leader in Australian and New Zealand, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in CSG Limited, the ASX listed provider of print and business technology solutions in Australia and New Zealand, supported by an in-house equipment financing business, via a scheme of arrangement.

GenesisCare

Advised a consortium comprised of China Resources, one of China’s largest state-owned enterprises, and Macquarie Capital, on its acquisition of the majority interest in GenesisCare Limited and associated shareholders’ agreement and management incentive plan. Corrs also advised Macquarie Capital on its subsequent exit from GenesisCare and sale of its interests to funds advised by KKR. GenesisCare is Australia's largest provider of radiation oncology, cardiology and sleep treatments with operations in the United Kingdom and Spain.

Wesfarmers

Advised Wesfarmers on the tax and stamp duty implications of the A$230 million acquisition of online retailer Catch Group Holdings Limited, an established online retail business offering branded products on a first-party basis and a third-party online marketplace.

Transport for NSW - Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1

Corrs acted for Transport for NSW regarding its acquisition of land for the $2.4 billion Parramatta Light Rail – Stage 1 project. The acquisitions were largely undertaken via negotiated agreements with land owners and required Corrs to advise on issues relevant to the acquisition of strata scheme land in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (NSW).

Victorian Government and South Australian Government - Schools PPP

Advised the Victorian Government in relation to all aspects of the Victorian Schools PPP Project. This included advising on the bidding process and contract development (including EOI and RFBB and other project documentation), bid evaluation and contract negotiation and the provision of general advice regarding legal and commercial issues as they arose.

Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads - Next Gen ticketing

Advised the State of Queensland on its competitive global procurement process and project documentation for the roll out of an innovative a new public transport ticketing system for Queensland. The successful tenderer and current go card operator, Cubic Transportation Systems, will deliver the new system in South East Queensland and in 18 regional areas.

Caydon Property Group

Advised Caydon Property Group on its Malt District Development in Cremorne, a A$1 billion, 5 stage mixed use residential, commercial development on heritage site in central Melbourne.

Skytower

Advised AMP and Billbergia on the construction contract for its A$800 million Skytower project in Brisbane. This will be Brisbane’s tallest building once completed.

Howard Smith Wharves Hotel and Precinct

Advised Howard Smith Wharves on all construction aspects of this A$100 million+ project in Brisbane, including consultant appointments and the construction contracts for the hotel design and construction and precinct development.

Port of Hastings

Acting for Port of Hastings in relation to jetty and associated works to support the development of a gas import facility (FSRU) at Cribb Point, Victoria.

Department of Innovation, Tourism Industry Development (DITID)

Reviewed construction contracts for the Queens Wharf Development and advised the DITID on provisions which may impact the State’s rights (and the Developer’s ability to satisfy its obligations) under the Development Agreement.

National Australia Bank

Acted for National Australia Bank on the delivery and implementation of 3 major transactions comprising NAB’s Melbourne CBD head office comprising a 66,000 square metre whole of building pre-commitment at 405 Bourke Street, a 35,000 square metre pre-commitment in the A$1.6 billion complex at Wynyard Place in Sydney CBD and a 40,000 square metre office tower in the metropolitan suburb of Parramatta.