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Here is a list of our recent success stories.

NDL acts for developer in award winning Brunswick East development

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.

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NDL acts for optical technology company with Defence Department contracts in successful capital raising led by CSIRO-backed venture

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.

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M&A deal with French based global consulting firm PLG

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.

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NDL acts for purchaser in acquisition of Greensborough Plaza

Property: NDL acts for purchaser in acquisition of Greensborough Plaza from global private equity firm Blackstone and proposed delivery of major commercial and retail development with end value of over $100m

NDL acted on behalf of the purchaser in relation to its acquisition of the Greensborough Plaza, a commercial / retail site comprising half a hectare of land, from global private equity firm Blackstone.  NDL is also acting in relation to the proposed delivery of a major commercial /retail development and potential multiple residential tower development with an end value of over $100m.

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NDL acts for developer in complex joint venture

Property: NDL acts for developer in complex joint venture including negotiations with the Victorian State Government, Department of Housing and the Uniting Church

NDL acted for a developer in relation to its development of a site in Sunshine into a mixed-use tower including joint venture negotiations and sale / leasing deals with the Victorian State Government, Department of Housing, Uniting Church and a national SDA Provider.

NDL assists Cornerstone HR expansion into New Zealand

Commercial + Corporate: NDL assists Cornerstone HR expansion into New Zealand

Cornerstone HR was founded in 2010 and quickly became a national labour hire service provider that places temporary and permanent employees across a variety of industries. NDL assisted Cornerstone HR in their strategic move to acquire Wright Recruitment Ltd in New Zealand, and this marks the beginning of their international expansion.

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Property: NDL acts for developer in $1 billion development of the former Pentridge Prison site in Coburg

NDL acted on behalf of a developer in relation to its acquisition and $1 billion development of a 4.2ha site in Coburg, being the former Pentridge Prison, into a master planned mixed-use residential community and hospitality precinct including acting on behalf of the vendor in the sale and settlement of 160 apartments off the plan, leasing transactions, a complicated debt finance deal and the eventual sale of part of the site for $45m.

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Gold Mining equipment

Commercial + Corporate: NDL acts for Hong Kong based consortium in acquisition of Beaconsfield Gold Mine and multiple tenements

NDL acted for a Hong Kong based consortium in the acquisition of the Beaconsfield open cut gold mine, inclusive of tenements, gold processing plant and other assets. NDL continues to advise the purchaser in relation to capital raising in order to reopen the mine.

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Shopping Complex

Property: NDL acts for local developer/investor in acquisition and $150m redevelopment of the Mornington Village Shopping Centre

NDL acted on behalf of the purchaser in relation to the acquisition and $150m re-development of the Mornington Village Shopping Centre, a 1.31 hectare site, and the negotiation of all shopping centre leases on behalf of the landlord including the negotiation of Agreements For Lease and Leases with international and national tenants.

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Georgetown gold processing plant

Commercial + Corporate: NDL acts for vendor in sale of Georgetown gold processing plant to ASX listed company

NDL acted for the vendor in the sale of the Georgetown gold processing plant and multiple tenements to ASX listed company, Laneway Resources Ltd, for total consideration of approximately $17 million.

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