BP Australia
Drafted contracts for the construction and refurbishment of BP’s national retail network, multiple terminal facilities as well as the outsourcing of facilities maintenance for those assets nationally, including through the establishment of a new joint venture to operate and maintain BP’s terminal facilities.
Unlisted & Listed REITs
Advised various unlisted and listed REITs and funds on corporate governance and compliance matters including AVID Property, ESR Group, Country Garden, Mirvac and Cromwell.
Financial institution
Advised a financial institution in an investigation regarding the fraudulent receipt of substantial payments by a third party contractor. We conducted an urgent investigation into the circumstances which gave rise to the fraud and interviewed a series of internal and external witnesses.
Fortescue
Advised Fortescue, and its Chairman, Andrew Forrest, on one of Australia’s most high profile civil actions for alleged breached of continuous disclosure laws (ASIC v Forrest). This long running litigation resolved in favour of the company.
ASX Listed Company
Advising an ASX listed company on an ASIC investigation into continuous disclosure compliance.
Stella Natural Resources Inc
Advised Canadian headquartered Stella Natural Resources Inc in relation to its joint venture with Australian Pacific Coal Limited to establish the Dartbrook Mine incorporated joint venture.
Sazerac
Advised US-based, Sazerac, the owner of liquor brands including Fireball Whiskey and Southern Comfort, on its acquisition of 75 per cent of alcohol distribution and sale company, Southtrade International Pty Ltd (STI) from Pinnacle Liquor Group, a member of the Woolworths Group.
MACH Energy Australia
Advised MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd in relation to its recently announced agreement with JCD Australia Pty Ltd to establish the Mount Pleasant Joint Venture to develop and operate the Mount Pleasant coal mine Corrs also advised on the coal offtake agreement with JCD and the marketing activities to be undertaken by JCD and MACH respectively for the Mount Pleasant Joint Venture.
Investa Office Management Joint Venture
Advised Macquarie Capital on its acquisition from Investa Commercial Property Fund of a 50% stake in Investa Office Management Holdings Pty Limited, the manager of the A$11 billion Investa management platform, Investa Office Management Pty Limited, and the associated establishment of its joint venture arrangements with Investa.
Programmed FM
Advised Programmed FM on its facilities management contract for the Tauranga Social Housing Project in NZ. Our work included drafting and reviewing facilities management and interface arrangements.
Thiess
Advised on the tolling system arrangements associated with Eastlink. Negotiated the licensing, implementation and escrow agreements with the consortium company and the Spanish software provider, Sice.
Hutchison Ports Australia
Advised on systems reservation agreement for acquisition of vehicle booking system and related services for movement of freight and related logistics. Also assisted on suite of IT, procurement and consultancy agreements related to the operation of its port facilities.
Carter Holt Harvey
Advised on and drafted complex supply and procurement arrangements for carton board and packaging and associated transition services arrangements.
MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd
Advised MACH Energy Australia Pty Ltd in relation to its recently announced agreement with JCD Australia Pty Ltd (the wholly Australian owned subsidiary of the Japanese Coal Development) to establish the Mount Pleasant Joint Venture to develop and operate the Mount Pleasant coal mine. Corrs also advised on the coal offtake agreement with Japan Coal Development, and the marketing activities to be undertaken in Japan and the rest of the world by JCD and MACH respectively for the Mount Pleasant Joint Venture.