Recent Transactions
Here is a list of our recent success stories.
Commercial and Corporate: NDL acts for a joint venture between Eildon Capital Group (ASX: EDC) and AAG Investment Management Pty Ltd (AAGIM) in complex acquisition of 1,835 hectares of plantation land in Queensland from sellers in receivership.
NDL acted for Dalmil Sugar Land Pty Ltd as trustee for the Dalmil Sugar Land Trust (Dalmil), a joint venture between AAG Investment Management Pty Ltd (AAGIM) and Eildon Capital Group (ASX: EDC), in the acquisition of approximately 1,835 hectares of plantation land in the Burdekin Irrigation District, Queensland.
This significant transaction involved multiple stakeholders, including sellers in receivership, a major Queensland water solutions provider, and major bank. By combining our commercial expertise with deep understanding of Queensland property requirements, NDL assisted the buyer in navigating the complexities of receivership sales, interstate agricultural land acquisitions, and joint-venture arrangements. Our role included negotiating sale terms, assisting with due diligence, and coordinating the many responsibilities across stakeholders and their legal teams.
Commercial and Corporate: NDL acts for national logistics tech operator in strategic growth investment by Canadian based global technology investor, Arcadea Group
NDL acted for the owners of FreightTracker, a national container transport management operator, in connection with a strategic growth investment by Canadian based global technology investor, Arcadea Group. The investment will accelerate FreightTracker's product innovation and expansion across both domestic and international markets.
This transaction underscores our experience in the sale and investment structuring of technology businesses, including in the logistics and supply chain sector. It required detailed coordination across business, operational and legal dimensions - from assisting with vendor side due diligence and sale documentation to commercial structuring
Property: NDL acts for developer in $90m Hampton Place mixed use development comprising luxury apartments and retail component leased to a national supermarket operator.
NDL acted for a developer in its Hampton Place mixed use project from its inception until completion, assisting with ownership structuring matters, off-the-plan sales, development finance, settlements and negotiations of an agreement for lease and lease for the retail component with a national supermarket operator. The NDL developments team assisted the developer in achieving a seamless 100% settlement completion rate for all apartments sold off the plan. All sales were digitally signed and managed through NDL’s innovative property development portal.
Property + Commercial: NDL acts for private property development and investment group in $208 million property finance transaction involving real estate assets valued at over $300 million.
This transaction involved a Balmain, Qualitas and Westpac funded refinance of assets, including large format retail pre-development sites leased to ASX-listed retailers with Agreements for Lease and Leases negotiated with NDL’s assistance, high density apartment development sites where NDL was acting in the high volume off the plan sales and freehold hotel and accommodation assets where the key contracts were negotiated with NDL’s assistance. The transaction demonstrates Nine Dots Legal’s expertise in managing the legals aspects of complex property and finance transactions and introducing key stakeholder relationships.
Commercial and Corporate: NDL acts for Hong Kong-based consortium of 17 vendors in the sale of the Beaconsfield open-cut gold mine.
NDL acted for a Hong Kong-based consortium of 17 vendors in the sale of the Beaconsfield open-cut gold mine to an investment group. The transaction included the sale of mining tenements, a 350,000-tonnes-per-annum gold processing plant, tailings dams, associated infrastructure, mining leases, related permits and two titles associated with the property. NDL previously advised the consortium on the acquisition of the mine. Beaconsfield is one of Tasmania’s historically richest gold mines, with past production of nearly 2 million ounces at an average grade of 15 grams per tonne.
Property: NDL acts for developer in landmark Kirra Gardens development in Camberwell, achieves 100% settlement completion rate for all apartments sold off the plan.
Nine Dots Legal (NDL) was appointed as the legal team to manage the legal aspects of the project from its inception to completion, assisting with site acquisition and ownership structuring matters, off-the-plan sales, development finance and settlements. The NDL developments and conveyancing team assisted in achieving a seamless 100% settlement completion rate for all apartments sold off the plan. Contract signing and exchange was managed through NDL’s innovative property development portal.
Commercial + Corporate: NDL acts for selling founder holding 50% of Australian healthtech to U.S. buyer.
The target was Health-e Workforce Solutions, an Australian tech company providing a workforce management SaaS designed for allied health organisations. NDL acted for the founder and 50% shareholder in a share sale of the company to Banyan Software, a major international software company headquartered in the US. NDL’s M&A team successfully negotiated favourable deal terms for our client including a reduced liability regime and a greater upfront payment for our client.
Property: NDL acts for developer in award winning Brunswick East development comprising just under 100 apartments, achieves 100% settlement completion rate for all apartments sold off the plan
NDL acted for a developer as the legal counsel for a Brunswick East apartment development from its inception until completion, assisting with the site acquisition, off the plan sales, leasing, finance, and settlements. The NDL developments team assisted the developer in achieving a seamless 100% settlement completion rate for all apartments sold off the plan. All sales were digitally signed and managed through NDL’s innovative property development portal.
Commercial + Corporate: NDL acts for optical technology company with Defence Department contracts in successful capital raising led by CSIRO-backed venture
NDL is delighted to announce our collaboration with Arkeus, a pioneering startup based in Melbourne, focused on advancing optical systems. Through our joint efforts, we have facilitated a triumphant investment round totalling $4.45 million for Arkeus. This significant infusion of capital will propel Arkeus towards the development of innovative technologies, fostering advancements in Australia's technological landscape.
Commercial + Corporate: NDL advises Australia’s leading pharmaceutical commercialisation company in M&A deal with French based global consulting firm PLG
NDL advises Commercial Eyes on its merger into ProductLife Group. Commercial Eyes is Australia’s leading pharmaceutical and medical device commercialisation company, specialising in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, medical information, quality assurance, market access, market research and patient programs. ProductLife Group is a French based global provider of consulting services for life sciences industries. NDL’s M&A team advised Commercial Eyes throughout the transaction, which involved various commercial, corporate, tax, cross border and regulatory issues.