Minter Ellison News Room

Watermark's initial public offering

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:36:35 GMT

Minter Ellison's capital markets practice has continued its work on major equity capital raisings, acting for Morgan Stanley Australia Securities Limited and Macquarie Capital (Australia) Limited as joint lead managers of the Watermark Market Neutral Fund Limited's initial public offering.

Young Minter Ellison lawyers recognised as leaders

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 06:51:29 GMT

Three Minter Ellison lawyers were recognised at the inaugural Lawyers Weekly "30 Under 30" Awards announced on Friday, 14 June. The awards are designed to acknowledge young lawyers and the increasingly valuable contribution they make to law firms, to corporations and to the profession.

Minter Ellison wins three major law awards

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:15:07 GMT

Leading Asia Pacific law firm Minter Ellison won a trio of awards, including Australian Deal of the Year, at the 2013 ALB Australasian Law Awards, announced in Sydney on 30 May.

Cromwell Property Group's $250 million equity raising

Fri, 31 May 2013 04:29:10 GMT

On 23 May, Cromwell Property Group announced a A$250 million institutional placement and accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer. The funds raised are to be used in part to fund the acquisition of approximately A$405 million in office assets from the New South Wales Government and to repay existing debt.

Minter Ellison specialist tax lawyers and tax professionals work with Singapore Power on latest deal

Mon, 27 May 2013 04:06:36 GMT

State Grid Corporation of China, the world’s biggest utility company, has announced it will take a majority stake in most of Singapore Power’s Australian electricity and gas assets – agreeing to buy 19.99% of Singapore Power's listed SP AusNet for A$824 million and 60% of Singapore Power’s unlisted Jemena assets for an undisclosed amount.

Canada's OMERS Private Equity buys Civica from 3i Group

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:17:31 GMT

OMERS Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, has purchased Civica Group PLC from British-based 3i Group for a transaction value of GBP390m (approximately US$604 million).

Chinese conglomerate Chevalier Group buys Australian fruit & vegetable supplier

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:04:01 GMT

Chevalier International Holdings Limited has completed its acquisition (via an associated company) of a 70% stake in Moraitis Group Pty Limited, Australia's largest fruit and vegetable wholesaler. The deal values the company at about A$210 million, including debt.

Zijin Mining Group signs placement and strategic partnership with NKWE Platinum

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:29 GMT

In a cross-border transaction that spans Australia, China, South Africa and Bermuda, NKWE Platinum has entered into a strategic partnership with China's Zijin Mining Group to develop its South African platinum group metals assets, especially the flagship Garatau Mining project.

DEXUS continues to build Australian portfolio with strategic office investments

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:54:37 GMT

DEXUS Property Group and its wholesale fund, DEXUS Wholesale Property Fund (DWPF), announced significant additions to its Australian portfolio this month with acquisitions in Perth and in Brisbane.