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Thomson Geer is pleased to have supported Canadian-incorporated copper exploration and development company, Marimaca Copper Corp. on its admission to quotation on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Thomson Geer team was led by Partners Scott Gibson and Michael Ng, supported by Lawyer Imogen Farmer. https://lnkd.in/gHajuNVN

Thomson Geer has advised a key shareholder in a Pacific Equity Partners-led consortium that acquired Australian diversified logistics conglomerate Freight Management Holdings (FMH) from Singapore Post for A$1 billion. The Thomson Geer team was led by Partner David Schiavello and supported by Senior Associate, Dan Kerr. https://lnkd.in/gJmD4A2c

We are pleased to be sponsoring the G.J. Gardner Homes international conference in Houston, USA, this week. Attending for Thomson Geer is Brisbane Partner Tony Conaghan. Pictured L-R: Head of Network Growth USA Conrad Gardner, CEO Trent Gardner, Tony Conaghan and COO Chris Thornton.

Thomson Geer has advised global metal mining company, Fortescue Ltd. on its successful off-market takeover of iron ore explorer Red Hawk Mining Ltd. for A$254 million. The Thomson Geer team was led by Partners Scott Gibson and Michael Ng, supported by Senior Associate Kajal Parmar and Lawyer Thomas Coleman. https://lnkd.in/gRVuRc5R

The Court of Appeal published its decision yesterday in DBW Reynolds Pty Ltd v Public Transport Authority [2025] WASCA 43, a case dealing with compensation for the compulsory taking of land under the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA). Thomson Geer was not involved with the case, and the Court did not break any significant new ground in its findings, but there are some interesting aspects of the decision. First, the Court provided some helpful clarification as to the principles and circumstances in which "value to the owner" can arise, as something more than the "market value" of the land that is taken. But, having done so, the Court of Appeal agreed with the trial judge in the Supreme Court that it did not arise in the case in question. Second, there was clarification that the principle which says that any doubts in assessing the amount of compensation payable should be resolved in favour of the dispossessed landowner, only applies where there are actual doubts remaining after a proper assessment of the evidence, and does not apply where there are proper reasons for preferring the evidence of one expert over another. Third, the Court confirmed that a claim for loss or damage sustained by reason of the disruption and reinstatement of a business, can only relate to a business that is being carried out on the land by the claimant itself, and does not extend to losses sustained by a business being carried out on the land by an entity other than the claimant. Finally, the Court agreed that loss or damage sustained by reason of the disruption and reinstatement of a business can include the loss of a chance or opportunity, which overturned one of the findings made by the trial judge. However, the Court also emphasised that the assessment of whether there is any actual loss or damage must take into account the net impact of all of the consequences, both negative and positive, of the disruption and reinstatement. As a result, in the case the Court of Appeal found that there was no additional compensation payable to the claimant, from what had been originally assessed by the trial judge. Compensation for the compulsory taking of land is a complex area of law, which has been the subject of several recent decisions of the Supreme Court and the State Administrative Tribunal in Western Australia. Thomson Geer's Planning & Environment team in Perth has a proud reputation and track record of navigating this process and reaching negotiated or mediated outcomes for our clients wherever possible, saving both time and costs in the long run. Please contact me if you, or your clients, are seeking advice in this field.

Thomson Geer is pleased to welcome Partner Mandi Jacobson and her team - Special Counsel Danielle Kuti and Associate Bonnie Liu - to the firm. Mandi is a regulatory and life sciences expert and joins our Disputes team based in Sydney. https://lnkd.in/gCuSW6Ss

Entities operating under an Australian Financial Services Licence must exercise caution when interacting with clients located outside of Australia. In his latest article, Liam Hennessy - Partner and Adjunct Professor discusses the issues around "reverse solicitation" and what financial services providers need to be aware of when dealing with international clients. https://lnkd.in/e3tnBwbi

Financial services and crypto expert Liam Hennessy - Partner and Adjunct Professor Hennessy comments on the embrace of crypto currencies as an asset class in this article by Andrew Cornell at Capital Brief. #crypto #cryptocurrency #financialregulation

I had a great time hosting lunch at Thomson Geer last Friday together with Steven Hunwicks📶,Hannah Fas, and Thales Cyber and Digital . We discussed the Genea data incident and what it means for the Health and Aged Care sector. We love helping clients in regulated industries navigate their technology, cyber and privacy risks and opportunities. Special thanks to Nick Lovell of Data Protection Services and David Watt of Thales Cyber and Digital

The Vehicle Rental & Mobility Industry held its 2025 summit this week and sector expert Special Counsel Peter Penno was a presenter. Peter spoke about legal regulation of the car rental industry and how it affects operators.