Corporate and M&A

HSF and Kramer Levin merge

HSF and Kramer Levin merge

The combined entity is set to become Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer on 1 June

Sparke Helmore more than doubles corporate and commercial team with merger

Sparke Helmore more than doubles corporate and commercial team with merger

Joining the firm are two senior partners, nine lawyers and five paralegals from Woods Prince Lawyers

ACCC consultation opens on draft merger process guidance

ACCC consultation opens on draft merger process guidance

The commission also released a quick guide for businesses

G+T helps Vocus obtain ACCC clearance on pitched $5.25bn pickup of TPG Telecom business, assets

G+T helps Vocus obtain ACCC clearance on pitched $5.25bn pickup of TPG Telecom business, assets

The approval was granted on 20 March

ASIC updates guidance on virtual meetings for companies

ASIC updates guidance on virtual meetings for companies

The commission explained amendments allowing hybrid and virtual-only meetings on its website

NRF helps GreenSquareDC secure $1.2bn investment from Partners Group

NRF helps GreenSquareDC secure $1.2bn investment from Partners Group

The funds will help launch a DC investment platform in Australia