Insights & news

Insights Article

Family Trust Elections: Are they in vogue?

Family Trust Elections (FTEs), a common practice among family groups, have recently come under increased scrutiny from the Commissioner of Taxation and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Given the potentially severe tax and interest implications and an unlimited review period, it is essential to understand the rules.

28 October 2024

Insights Article

Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Tim Graham

Introducing Tim, a Tax lawyer from our Melbourne office. We sat down with Tim to discuss his practice, the ABL tax team, and his involvement with our public interest department. 

16 October 2024

Insights Media

Briely Trollope featured in Marshall White's Open Projects magazine

Featured in the October edition of Marshall White’s Open Projects magazine, special counsel Briely Trollope provides a window into her work advising clients on complex, high end residential property transactions.

8 October 2024

Insights Article

Lawyer Spotlight: Lauren Winn

Meet Lauren Winn, a lawyer in our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in Melbourne. Lauren joined us a graduate in 2022. With a diverse background that includes stints at a not-for-profit, and a government tribunal (to name a few!), Lauren brings a unique perspective to her work. We asked Lauren to tell us a bit about her journey and her practice.

1 October 2024

Insights Article

Spotlight Stories: Flying Fox

In this edition of ABL’s Spotlight Stories, we introduce you to Flying Fox, an organisation that's making a significant impact on the lives of young people with and without disabilities.

23 September 2024

Insights Article

Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Danielle Ou

Introducing Danielle Ou, a tax lawyer in our Sydney office. She has worked across both the New Zealand and Australian markets for both inbound and outbound multinational companies. We sat down with Danielle to discuss her varied tax expertise.

18 September 2024

Insights Media

How the Amy Gillett Foundation got back on its bike

In today’s AGE and SMH, restructuring and insolvency partner Genevieve Sexton is highlighted for her role in the successful corporate revival of the Amy Gillett Foundation, a charity named in memory of Australian Olympian Amy Gillett and dedicated to reducing cyclist fatalities on Australian roads.

13 September 2024

Insights Events

2024 US Presidential Election: special briefing with former Ambassador the Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO

Former Australian Ambassador to the United States The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO provided a special briefing for ABL clients in Sydney last week on the implications of the upcoming Presidential Election.

12 September 2024

Insights Media

Prepping family wealth for an uncertain future

In a comment article published in today’s AFR, tax partner Shaun Cartoon writes that while the formula for wealth creation and preservation has relied heavily on property for decades, a steady stream of new taxes is raising questions around whether this previously reliable blueprint continues to be fit for purpose.

11 September 2024

Insights Article

Spotlight Stories: AMPLIFY

In an effort to rebuild people's trust in our democracy, long-standing commercial client Paul Bassat has established a not-for-profit organisation that will seek people’s views on important issues via town-hall style forums and an online platform called Amplify.

10 September 2024

Insights Article

Lawyer Spotlight: Meet Anna Chen Fang

This is Anna, a lawyer in our Sydney office, who specialises in banking and finance. She works with non-bank lenders, property investors and borrowers. We chatted with Anna about her experience in ABL’s Banking & Finance team.

4 September 2024

Insights Events

Tim Gurner headlines ABL’s Property Finance Forum 2024

Trailblazing property developer Tim Gurner was guest of honour last week at ABL’s annual Property Finance Forum for 2024. 

3 September 2024

News Announcement

ABL sets new $12m pro bono record in FY24

Arnold Bloch Leibler has celebrated a new pro bono record set by the firm’s partners and lawyers.

1 October 2024

News Deals & matters

Centennial enhances its property portfolio with Cleveland Park

Arnold Bloch Leibler is pleased to have advised our long term client, property funds group Centennial, in relation to financing associated with the acquisition the Cleveland Industrial Park - a 5.6ha logistics facility in Brisbane. 

9 September 2024

News Deals & matters

Square Peg’s Paul Bassat launches Amplify to give Australians a say

Arnold Bloch Leibler is proud to have advised long-standing client Paul Bassat on the establishment of Amplify, a not-for-profit that will seek people’s views on important issues via town-hall style forums and an online platform.

27 August 2024

News Media

Aussie sport legends bag stake in golf buggy maker MGI

As reported in today’s AFR, Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised private equity firm Anacacia Capital on its majority investment in MGI Golf, a leading golf equipment company specialising in electric golf buggies.

5 August 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL advises on landmark merger backed by AustralianSuper and HESTA to create $15bn affordable housing powerhouse

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised on a merger between housing developer Assemble Communities and specialist affordable housing investment manager Super Housing Partnerships (SHP) to create a combined platform, Assemble, for managing affordable housing projects.

23 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Zip completes A$217 million equity placement

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised ASX-listed digital financial services company, Zip Co, on its $267 million capital raising, comprising a $217 million fully underwritten placement by Goldman Sachs and a $50 million share purchase plan.

22 July 2024

News Announcement

Arnold Bloch Leibler ranked as a leading firm by Chambers High Net Worth guide

ABL has once again been ranked Band 1 for Private Wealth Law in the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Guide.

19 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Homesafe set for growth with Federation Asset Management acquisition

Arnold Bloch Leibler has represented Homesafe Solutions and its founder, Peter Szabo, on the sale of its operations to private equity firm Federation Asset Management. Homesafe Solutions is the pioneering provider of debt-free alternatives for older Australians to access the wealth tied up in their homes.

16 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Liverty Housing and CIM team up to deliver more specialist disability accommodation

Leading specialist disability accommodation service provider Liverty Housing has extended its partnership with impact investing firm Conscious Investment Management (CIM), with advice from a multi-practice team at Arnold Bloch Leibler.

15 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Anka Property Group sells prime development site in Sydney’s Edgecliff to Lendlease

Arnold Bloch Leibler has acted for Anka Property Group in the sale of their strategic site in Sydney’s Edgecliff, enabling the development of a $500 million mixed-use site by Lendlease.

10 July 2024

News Deals & matters

Arnold Bloch Leibler acts on sale of golf course for future housing project

Arnold Bloch Leibler has advised the owners of Cranbourne Golf Course on the sale to Brown Property Group, owned by former AFL player Fraser Brown.

26 June 2024

News Deals & matters

ABL advises OSK Property on Stage 2 of Melbourne Square development

Arnold Bloch Leibler is acting for Malaysian property developer, OSK Property, on the second stage of its ‘Melbourne Square’ development in Southbank.

21 June 2024