An experienced corporate/M&A lawyer, Jonathan advises a variety of public and private entities across a number of industries, with a particular focus on clients operating in the resources sector.
Jonathan advises on a wide range of corporate transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings, private equity and general corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters.
Key deals
Peak Rare Earths Limited
Acted for Peak Rare Earths Limited on its A$195 million acquisition by Shenghe Resources by way of a scheme of arrangement. The scheme was conducted following a A$7.5 million entitlement offer, the first time such a transaction structure has been used in Australia.
Pilbara Minerals
Acted for Pilbara Minerals Limited on its A$600 million acquisition of Latin Resources Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement.
Azure Minerals
Advised Azure Minerals Limited on its A$1.7 billion acquisition by Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) and Hancock Prospecting by way of a scheme of arrangement and fall-back takeover offer.
RJ Vincent
Advised the management vendors of Ralmana Pty Ltd trading as RJ Vincent (or RJV) on the management buyout of the majority shareholders of RJV. Operating since 1955, RJV is among WA’s most established civil construction and mining contractors providing a multidisciplined service through four core divisions, civil infrastructure, urban renewal, mining services and marine infrastructure.
Craig Mostyn
Advised Australian-based diversified food and agribusiness company Craig Mostyn on the acquisition of Patmore Feeds, a Western Australia-based producer of pelletised feed for livestock including sheep, beef and dairy cattle and pigs.
Horizons West Bus and Coachlines
Advised the founders on the sale of the Horizons West Bus and Coachlines business to ASX-listed Kelsian Group Limited. Established in 1985, Horizons West operated a fleet of 138 buses from two depots to provide extensive bus hire and coach charter services to the education sector.
Greenstone Resources
Advised private equity fund Greenstone Resources in connection with a A$423 million equity offering by Marimaca Copper Corp.
Paladin Energy
Advised Paladin Energy Ltd on all aspects of its A$215 million fully underwritten placement and non-underwritten share purchase plan, with the proceeds used to restart production at its Langer Heinrich uranium mine.