Deal profile | Gadens advises Australian Food Super on its successful on-market takeover bid for all of the shares of Dynamic Holdings (ASX:DDB)
Gadens is pleased to have advised Australian Food Super (AFS) on its successful on-market takeover bid for all of the shares of Dynamic Holdings Limited (ASX:DDB) (DDB). At the end of the offer period, which ended at close of trading on ASX on Monday, 9 September 2024, AFS successfully acquired a 98.979% interest and voting […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Racing and Sports on a new strategic partnership with Waterhouse VC
Gadens has advised RAS Technology Holdings Limited (ASX: RTH) (RAS) on a strategic partnership with gaming and wagering industry investor, Waterhouse VC. The partnership will boost RAS’ growth by broadening its opportunities and strengthening its business pipeline. Under the terms of the strategic partnership, Waterhouse Contractor Pty Ltd, Waterhouse VC’s service company, will deliver advisory […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Lark Distilling on capital raise and strategic partnership with Seppeltsfield Wines
Gadens has advised Lark Distilling Co. Ltd (ASX: LRK), Australia’s leading distiller of single malt whisky, on a $25 million equity capital raising and strategic partnership with Seppeltsfield Wines. The equity raise comprised a non-underwritten institutional placement ($6.5 million), a conditional placement to certain related parties ($15 million) and a share purchase plan ($3.5 million). […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Founders Factory on formation of joint venture with Rio Tinto
Gadens has advised Founders Factory Pty Ltd (Founders Factory) on the formation of a joint venture with Rio Tinto Pty Ltd (Rio Tinto) to establish a mining technology accelerator in Western Australia. As part of the joint venture, Rio Tinto will invest A$14.4 million in global pre-seed and seed stage start-ups over the next three […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Rinnai Australia on its acquisition of Smart Energy Group
Gadens has advised Rinnai Australia on its acquisition of Smart Energy Group. On 1 August 2024, Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd (Rinnai Australia) acquired SEG Investment Holdings Pty Ltd, the holding company of the leading home energy product sales company Smart Energy Group Pty Ltd (Smart Energy Group). Gadens advised on all aspects of the transaction […]
ReadmoreMedia release | Gadens to enter Canberra following recent east coast consolidation
Gadens has agreed to merge with leading Canberra law firm Trinity Law, which will give the national firm a 7 partner and 30 person presence in an important jurisdiction, expanding the firm’s overall geographical footprint for the benefit of its clients. With already strong representation of the corporate sector in the ACT, Gadens will now […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Kaluza on strategic partnership and equity investment from AGL
Gadens has advised Kaluza Ltd (Kaluza) on a multi-year licensing agreement with AGL Energy Ltd (ASX: AGL) (AGL) as part of AGL’s Retail Transformation Programme as well as a US$100million investment from AGL. The series A investment into Kaluza will grant AGL a 20 per cent holding in Kaluza. Owned by OVO Energy Ltd, Kaluza […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Viva Leisure on strategic acquisition of WA health clubs and associated capital raise
Gadens has advised Viva Leisure Limited (ASX: VVA) on its strategic acquisition of 5 health clubs in Western Australia and its associated fully underwritten institutional placement raising a total of $16 million. Unified Capital Partners acted as sole lead manager, bookrunner and underwriter for the placement. The acquisition will see the launch of Viva Leisure’s […]
ReadmoreNews | Gadens is on the move in Sydney to 8 Chifley Square
On Monday, 3 June 2024, the Gadens office in Sydney will move into new office space at 8 Chifley Square. With its unmistakable red ‘suspender’ beams, and continuous motion of the digital art installation by Jenny Holzer, 8 Chifley Square is an ‘indelible part’ of the Sydney CBD. “Our move to 8 Chifley Square is […]
ReadmoreDeal profile | Gadens advises Viva Leisure on the acquisition of iFitness 24/7
Gadens has advised Viva Leisure Operations Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Viva Leisure Limited (ASX: VVA)) on the recent acquisition of iFitness 24/7, a leading health club operator in the Northern Territory. The addition of four new locations marks Viva Leisure’s inaugural entry into the Northern Territory market, elevating its portfolio to 173 […]
ReadmoreNews | 53 Gadens lawyers recognised in Best Lawyers Awards 2025
Gadens is proud to announce 53 partners and lawyers have been recognised across 38 areas of law in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers™ in Australia.
ReadmoreMedia release | Gadens boosts media law practice with appointment of IP and defamation litigation specialist
Gadens, a leading independent Australian law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marina Olsen as a partner (Intellectual Property and Technology, Sydney). Also joining Gadens’ IPT team, and bolstering the media and IP capabilities of the group in Sydney, from Banki Haddock Fiora is Jeren Gul, Associate. Marina Olsen joins Gadens from Banki […]
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