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Dave Allman and Marissa Cloutier say the Middle East conflict only made the Aukus partnership stronger. Photo: Nadia Budihardjo

Defence 28 Apr 2026

Iran war strengthens Aukus deal

Despite being at odds over the US action in Iran, experts say Australia and the US remain dedicated to the Aukus defence deal.

Nate Bolin (left) and David Allman at K&L Gates’ Perth office. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Government 12 May 2025

DC partners optimistic on defence

A couple of trade experts from the US capital have high hopes for WA's emerging defence precinct.

Professions 02 Jul 2024

Moen, Paterson poached by K&L Gates

Global law firm K&L Gates has poached two top partners from independent firm Jackson McDonald in a coup that aims to boost its real estate and corporate practice offerings.

Deals 21 Aug 2023

Azure Minerals chases $130m for Andover

SQM and Mark Creasy's private investment group have backed Azure Minerals' capital raising, which comes less than a week after the explorer revealed it had been approached for a takeover.

Technology, Innovation & Science 11 Jan 2022

Global firm buys Perth’s Minnovare

Swedish company Hexagon has expanded its WA presence with a second local acquisition, buying drilling technology business Minnovare in a deal potentially worth in excess of $100 million.

Deals 18 Nov 2020

SCEE to buy electrical business for $54m

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is set to expand its service offering with the $53.5 million acquisition of an electrical services group based in Victoria.

Deals 05 Oct 2020

Duratec joins WA IPO surge

Wangara-based contractor Duratec has launched Western Australia's largest initial public offering this year, adding to a flurry of WA companies aiming to list on the ASX.

Deals 05 Dec 2019

Pioneer signs $120m scheme with Carlyle

Pioneer Credit has named US investment group Carlyle as preferred bidder to acquire the business, at a price of $1.82 per share, a large discount to the company's latest closing price of $2.46 per share.

Deals 06 Jul 2018

DRA expands with G&S buy

South African firm DRA has expanded its Australian presence with the purchase of G&S Engineering Services from diversified infrastructure company Calibre Group.

Cultural Industries 03 May 2018

Fringe fights for performers' pay

Fringe World Festival is taking steps to mitigate losses to performers left $200,000 out of pocket, with plans to appoint a liquidator over the independent event company that failed to make payments.

Cultural Industries 30 Apr 2018

Fringe artists owed $200,000

An independent events company responsible for organising one of Fringe World Festival's major venues has allegedly failed to pay about $200,000 owed to performers as it prepares for voluntary administration.

Deals 28 Feb 2017

SCEE to bounce back after buying east coast group

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering expects to bounce back from a net loss in the first half of the 2017 financial year after announcing the “transformational” acquisition of a Sydney-based electrical contractor.

Professions 21 Sep 2016

National law firms head west

Interstate law firms are leading a wave of restructuring in the WA market, with big shifts in the ranking of lawyers in the BNiQ Search Engine.

Deals 17 Aug 2016

Rox accepts improved Marindi offer

Perth-based Rox Resources accepted a revised offer from Marindi Metals for its stake in the Reward zinc-lead project in the Northern Territory, with the new cash-and-scrip deal worth $21 million.

Deals 09 Jun 2016

SCEE buys Datatel for $17m

Shares in Southern Cross Electrical Engineering surged on news the company has entered into an agreement to buy a local telecommunications contractor in a deal worth up to $17.2 million.

Deals 18 Jan 2016

WA deals top $30bn in hit-and-miss year

SPECIAL REPORT: Local firms Azure Capital and Hartleys punched above their weight in 2015 in what was a lucrative year for a handful of top corporate advisers in WA. Click through to see which corporate advisers, lawyers and brokers managed 470 M&A and capital raising deals.

Deals 06 Jul 2015

M&A deals define June quarter - SPECIAL REPORT

Upwards of 130 corporate finance transactions worth more than $11 billion were announced in WA in the June quarter, but most notable was a handful of landmark M&A deals.

Deals 16 Jun 2015

$40m M&A fees windfall

With the takeovers of iiNet and Amcom Telecommunications heading into the final stretch, the investment bankers and other advisers that worked on these deals will be looking forward to a very handy pay day of more than $40 million.

Deals 13 Mar 2015

Investors welcome $1.4bn iiNet takeover

Sydney-based TPG Telecom and its competitor iiNet scored a rare double today after announcing a friendly takeover offer, with shares in both the bidder and its Subiaco-based target rising strongly as investors welcomed the combination as a logical strategic fit.

Appointments 10 Nov 2014

Hurley to lead HHG real estate

HHG Legal Group has appointed Anne Hurley as counsel and leader of the HHG real estate team.

Deals 05 Sep 2014

iiNet buys 60% stake in Tech2

Perth Internet provider iiNet has acquired a 60 per cent stake in New South Wales-based technology firm Tech2 Group for an undisclosed amount.

Professions 22 Aug 2014

Merger opens Gates

Eighteen months on from its acquisition of Perth-based law firm Middletons, US-based law practice K&L Gates says its expectations for the tie-up have been exceeded.

Appointments 30 Jun 2014

King partner at K&L Gates

Law firm K&L Gates has appointed John King as a partner in its energy, infrastructure and resources practice area.

Deals 10 Jun 2014

Chinese group makes $35m tilt for Kresta

Kresta Holdings' major shareholder, China-based Aplus, has outlined plans to acquire the Malaga-based company just six months after buying a large interest in the group.

Appointments 17 Oct 2013

K & L Gates beefs up Perth partnership

National law firm K & L Gates has added two new partners to its Perth office.

Appointments 08 Aug 2013

Eastwood joins K&L Gates

Alex Eastwood has been appointed as a Perth-based partner in the energy, infrastructure and resources practice of law firm K&L Gates.

Appointments 01 Aug 2013

Cordone joins K&L Gates

Lucy Cordone has joined the Perth office of law firm K&L Gates as a special counsel in the labour, employment and workplace safety practice.

Appointments 31 Jul 2013

Cordone joins K&L Gates

Lucy Cordone has joined the Perth office of law firm K&L Gates as a special counsel in the labour, employment and workplace safety practice.

Professions 02 May 2013

Lawyers seek balance after big changes

The Perth legal market is evolving with new alliances and brands but the pace of change has slowed from the breakneck speed of recent years.

Deals 23 Jan 2013

Freehills prevails in a shrinking market

THE past 12 months was a lean time for lawyers working in the corporate finance field, with a slump in both takeover deals and capital raisings.

12 Dec 2012

Law firms seek exposure to markets across Asia

HAVING recently moved into the Western Australian market after its merger with Q Legal, Brisbane-based HopgoodGanim has announced a cooperation agreement with two major Chinese law firms.

Professions 17 Aug 2012

Middletons discusses merger with global firm

National law firm Middletons is discussing a possible merger with global firm K&L Gates.

Deals 22 Dec 2011

iiNet buys Internode for $105m

iiNet has entered into an agreement to acquire Internode, Australia's largest privately owned broadband services company, for $105 million.

Special Reports 04 Mar 2010

Quick shifts mark new phase in Perth’s legal landscape

A flurry of high level moves in the Perth legal market leaves the profession asking what the future holds.

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