Recent Transactions

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Here is a list of our recent success stories.

AAG Investment Management

Corporate + Commercial: 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 advised a joint venture between Eildon Capital Group (ASX: EDC) and AAG Investment Management on the acquisition of approximately 1,835 hectares of Queensland plantation land from vendors in receivership. The transaction involved complex property, water, receivership and stakeholder arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.

This significant transaction involved multiple stakeholders, including sellers in receivership, a major Queensland water solutions provider, and a 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.

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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 Advises on Major Growth Investment in Logistics-Tech Leader

Corporate + Commercial: 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

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Hampton Street Site

Property: NDL acts for developer/investor in relation to $110m mixed use development of a super site in Hampton

NDL acted for the purchaser of a corner super site in Hampton in relation to a $110m mixed use development including acting for the owner/landlord in relation to complex negotiations with the vendor receiver/manager, construction finance and negotiations of an Agreement for Lease and Lease with a national supermarket chain.

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Successful completion of the Hampton Place project Melbourne

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.

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NDL acts for selling founder holding 50% of Australian healthtech to U.S. buyer

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.

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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.

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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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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