Headed by well-regarded partners Tom Story and Mark Malinas, market leader Allens delivers 'high-quality advice' to clients navigating boardroom and regulatory issues on a global and domestic basis. The team is well versed in advising private equity sponsors across the investment life cycle, from establishment through to eventual exit, and makes use of legal tech to maximise efficient services for its clients. The department is home to Guy Alexander, who has over 25 years of experience in the field, as well as Vijay Cugati and Richard Kriedemann. The team is further enhanced by Emin Altiparmak and Noah Obradovic, who leverage their expertise in private equity transactions.

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  • 'Emin Altiparmak - hard-working, strategic thinking, excellent client service.'
  • 'The strength and depth of their M&A team is impressive. They are all generally super to work with. They are strong on the law but also very commercial and pragmatic.'
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Key clients

  • Morrison & Co
  • Cooke
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Work highlights

  • Advised Brookfield Asset Management and MidOcean Energy on the proposed acquisition of Origin Energy, for an implied enterprise value of A$18.2bn.
  • Advised Livent Corporation on its proposed merger with Allkem to form a A$15.7bn global lithium chemicals producer.
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