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Santos acquires Piper Alderman client, Eastern Star Gas for $942m - 28 Oct 2011
On Friday 28 October 2011, the merger between long-standing Piper Alderman client, Eastern Star Gas (ESG), and Santos... Read more ►
Wally McDonald joins Piper Alderman’s corporate team - 6 Sep 2011
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce that prominent corporate, government, TMT and major projects lawyer Wally McDonald.. Read more ►
Piper Alderman moves to greater strength in Brisbane - 22 Aug 2011
The Brisbane Office of National law firm, Piper Alderman has relocated to the Riverside Centre in Eagle Street... Read more ►
Piper Alderman welcomes new Special Counsel in Adelaide - 11 Aug 2011
This week, Piper Alderman welcomes Rod Foster Jones and Donna Benge to the firm as Special Counsel in the Adelaide... Read more ►
Local and International appointments for Piper Alderman partners - 26 Jul 2011
Two of Piper Alderman’s partners have been honoured with appointments in their areas of speciality both locally and... Read more ►
PBS deferrals highlight lack of transparency in listing process - 4 Jul 2011
Pharmaceutical companies and patient groups have applauded the Government’s announcement last week that 13 new drugs will... Read more ►
Piper Alderman launches new Workers Compensation Firm - 27 Jun 2011
Recognising the benefits of dedicated and specialised legal advice in the workers compensation sector,a boutique... Read more ►
Dr Teresa Schafer reappointed to the AAT - 20 Jun 2011
Piper Alderman Corporate Partner, Dr Teresa Schafer has been reappointed as a member of the Administrative... Read more ►
Piper Alderman shows national strength with promotions - 6 Jun 2011
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce seven national promotions to our senior team. They are effective 1 July 2011... Read more ►
Piper Alderman assists Gilat with NBN satellite deal - 16 May 2011
On 6 May 2011 it was announced that Optus Networks Pty Ltd (Optus), with major supply by Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.’s... Read more ►
Lehman Brothers calls no lay evidence to rebut allegations of councils - 1 Apr 2011
Yesterday was the last hearing day of a class action brought by 72 local government councils, charities and... Read more ►
Lehman Brothers hearing commences today - 2 Mar 2011
Today marks the first day of the hearing between former investor clients of Grange Securities Limited and ...
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Beach Energy set to impress - 24 Feb 2011
This week Beach Energy Ltd (Beach) closed its takeover offer of Impress Energy Ltd (Impress) having acquired ...
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Piper Alderman welcomes Employment Relations Consultant to Sydney Office - 22 Feb 2011
Piper Alderman continues to invest in its workplace law team, further growing its substantial employment...
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Piper Alderman welcomes new Corporate partner - 7 Feb 2011
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce that Sebastian Greene has joined the firm as a partner in the Melbourne office... Read more ►
Piper Alderman ends the year by building strength in Employment Relations - 13 Dec 2010
Piper Alderman is excited to announce the appointment of Erin McCarthy as a partner in the firm’s... Read more ►
Piper Alderman welcomes new Employment Relations Partner - 29 Oct 2010
This week, Piper Alderman welcomes Sharlene Wellard to the Sydney office as a Partner... Read more ►
New appointments to Piper Alderman’s Management Team - 13 Oct 2010
Following the recent appointment of Tony Phelps as Piper Alderman’s Managing Partner... Read more ►
Piper Alderman has US $1.33 Billion claim dismissed - 28 Sep 2010
Piper Alderman has settled a US $1.33 billion claim against Eastern Star Gas Limited ... Read more ►
Piper Alderman advises Charter Hall on Gepps X deal - 24 Aug 2010
Piper Alderman acted for Charter Hall in the recent sale of Charter Hall’s interests in Adelaide’s... Read more ►
New Managing Partner for Piper Alderman - 16 Jul 2010
Piper Alderman has appointed Tony Phelps as the firm’s national Managing Partner from 1 July 2010.. Read more ►
Piper Alderman partner appointed to key industry board - 8 Jul 2010
Piper Alderman Corporate Partner, Dr Teresa Schafer has been invited to sit on the board of the Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists (ARCS)... Read more ►
Piper Alderman shows national strength with promotions - 18 Jun 2010
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce 13 appointments including new Corporate Partner Craig Yeung….read more
Mining tax raises investment risk - 10 May 2010
Robert Kavanagh looks into the new resources tax, its complexity and what it threatens... Read more ►
Victorians leading the way in Chicago - 19 Apr 2010
Mr. Tim Clark, Partner in Piper Alderman’s Intellectual Property and Technology Group will be... Read more ►
Legal Implications - High Court Lehman Brothers Appeal - 16 Apr 2010
On Wednesday 14 April 2010 the High Court delivered its reasons in the appeals by Lehman Brothers ... Read more ►
Piper Alderman Strengthens Expertise in Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices - 14 Apr 2010
Piper Alderman is pleased to welcome Dr Teresa Schafer to Piper Alderman’s Sydney Office... Read more ►
Piper Alderman scores a win in the High Court - 30 Mar 2010
The High Court today dismissed an appeal against the judgment of the Federal Court which ... Read more ►
Piper Alderman Partner Appointed to Takeovers Panel - 4 Mar 2010
Piper Alderman congratulates Partner, James Dickson, on his appointment... Read more ►
$20M Mt. Elephant Station Sale Shows Ag Fundamentals Remain - 1 Feb 2010
The head of Piper Alderman’s Agribusiness Practice Group, Simon Venus... Read more ►
Piper Alderman helps launch Apollo - 18 Dec 2009
Apollo Gas Limited (“Apollo”) shares have listed on the ASX under the code... Read more ►
Piper Alderman gears up for a busy 2010 - 2 Dec 2009
Piper Alderman is pleased to announce sixteen promotions to our national team in preparation for ... Read more ►
Piper Alderman Partner Appointed Law Institute Chair - 20 Nov 2009
Piper Alderman Corporate Partner John O’Callaghan has been elected to the Law Institute ... Read more ►
Run with Piper Alderman - 13 Oct 2009
An enthusiastic Piper Alderman team put on their running shoes in Melbourne last week ... Read more ►
Administrative Appeals Tribunal overturns APRA ban of Robert Stitt QC - 25 Aug 2009
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal, constituted by Deputy President Justice Tamberlin and ... Read more ►
No Dispute with New Partner Promotion - 31 Jul 2009
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce Kim Dewhurst has been promoted to Partner in the Dispute Resolution Division…Read more ►
Kicking in support for a good cause - 30 Jul 2009
The 2009 Red Kite Celebrity AFL game marked the ninth year of this significant, and just as importantly fun, annual event…Read more ►
O'Callaghan elected to LIV Council - 28 May 2009
Congratulations to John O'Callaghan on being elected to the Law Institute of Victoria Council... Read more ►
Leanne Stewart joins Piper Alderman's Adelaide Office - 7 Apr 2009
Piper Alderman recently welcomed Leanne Stewart as Corporate Division Special Counsel in the Adelaide Office. Read more ►
Something better than nothing? - 13 Mar 2009
Piper Alderman's Climate Change Group discusses the draft Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill tabled in Parliament this week. Read more ►
Piper Alderman builds on success in Melbourne - 4 Feb 2009
Piper Alderman welcomes Property and Projects partner Geoff Emmett to its Melbourne Office. Read more ►
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank buys Macquarie Group’s margin lending portfolio - 30 Jan 2009
Head of Piper Alderman’s Banking and Finance practice Mark Gordon and the Piper Alderman corporate team acted for the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank on their acquisition of a $1.5 billion margin lending loan portfolio from Macquarie Group. Read more ►
Federal Government's Fair Work Bill introduced into Parliament - 27 Nov 2008
The Federal Government this week introduced the new Fair Work Bill into Parliament. Read our overview of the impact this new legislation will have for Australian employers.
Poczman returns to Piper Alderman - 21 Oct 2008
Piper Alderman welcomes back Corporate partner Mark Poczman to its Sydney office.New HR director keeps focus on growth - 16 Oct 2008
Piper Alderman recently welcomed Angela Martin as the new Director of Human Resources.
Piper Alderman merges with Lyons Solicitors - 1 Oct 2008
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce its merger with prominent Brisbane firm Lyons Solicitors.New corporate partner for Piper Alderman - 23 Sep 2008
Piper Alderman welcomes new corporate partner John O'Callaghan to its Melbourne office.On the road to understanding emissions trading in Australia - 22 Aug 2008
Since the beginning of August Piper Alderman, has been hosting emissions trading events across Australia, led by one of Europe’s leading energy market experts, Liz Bossley.Getting active for a good cause - 15 Aug 2008
On 9 and 10 August 2008 lawyers from national commercial law firm Piper Alderman took to the field and to the road to raise money for local charities.Building strength from within - 4 Jul 2008
Piper Alderman continues to build its national presence with internal promotions announced at the start of the new financial year.
Raise a glass to Piper Alderman - 5 Jun 2008
The Adelaide office of national law firm Piper Alderman hosted a wine tasting event on 30 May 2008 in association with not-for-profit organisation SA Great.
Andrew Robertson re-elected as National Councillor of the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia - 4 Jun 2008
Andrew Robertson, Partner with national law firm Piper Alderman, has been re-elected as National Councillor of The Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia.
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Piper Alderman supports Kick for Cancer - 26 Apr 2008
Representatives from national law firm Piper Alderman took part in the Kick for Cancer fundraising initiative to raise money for cancer research, treatment and support services.A winning combination for Piper Alderman and CEAG - 14 Apr 2008
Full service, commercial law firm Piper Alderman formed a unique alliance with CEAG, Europe’s leading independent emissions trading and contracts specialist, to deliver an enlightening emissions trading scheme workshop in Perth last week.A new Partner for Piper Alderman - 26 Mar 2008
Piper Alderman has recently strengthened its Intellectual Property and Technology division by appointing a new Partner – Tim Clark.Stephanie Vass appointed Judicial Member of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal NSW - 11 Mar 2008
Piper Alderman Employment Relations Partner, Stephanie Vass, has been appointed as a part time Judicial Member of the Equal Opportunity Division of the Administrative Decisions Tribunal (ADT) NSW.Piper Alderman sponsors Gimme Shelter Gig - 5 Mar 2008
Piper Alderman sponsors Gimme Shelter Gig as part of its commitment to community initiatives.Brisbane Celebrates Four Years of Growth - 27 Feb 2008
Piper Alderman's Brisbane office celebrated a successful four years by hosting its first major client function on Wednesday 27 February at the State Library of Queensland.2008 Promotions - 1 Jan 2008
Our national team is pleased to announce the following promotions effective from 1 January 2008:
Senior Associate
Alison Crawford - Dispute Resolution (Adelaide)
April Arslan - Dispute Resolution (Melbourne)
Dahnia Mithrain - Corporate (Sydney)
Domenic Ciancio - Corporate (Melbourne)
Nick Prove - Property and Projects (Brisbane)
Associate
Rebecca Lacey - Intellectual Property (Adelaide)
Carlo Calabrese - Prop...
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Piper Alderman ends the year by building strength in Employment Relations - 3 February 2011
Piper Alderman is excited to announce the appointment of Erin McCarthy as a partner in the firm’s... Read more ►
Piper Alderman welcomes new Corporate partner - 3 February 2011
Piper Alderman is delighted to announce that Sebastian Greene has joined the firm as a partner in the Melbourne office.... Read more ►
