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The latest HopgoodGanim media releases can be found below.

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HopgoodGanim advises CuDeco on $32 million share placement - (02-Feb-2012)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed mining company CuDeco on the placement of ordinary shares to two UK fund managers, raising $32 million before costs.
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HopgoodGanim advises on agreement to boost community health research - (10-Jan-2012)
HopgoodGanim has advised on a research alliance agreement between four of Australia’s top universities, which outlines how the universities will work together to undertake research that contributes to better health outcomes for our regional communities.
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HopgoodGanim announces new year promotions - (16-Dec-2011)
HopgoodGanim has announced the promotion of three legal professionals within the firm. Managing Partner Bruce Humphrys says that the firm is delighted to recognise and reward the ongoing effort and achievement of these practitioners.
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HopgoodGanim advises on $120 million sale of PCSMA assets to Sucrogen - (13-Dec-2011)
After advising Proserpine Cooperative Sugar Milling Association (PCSMA) on corporate structuring and its sale process, HopgoodGanim has assisted the administrators of PCSMA to complete the $120 million sale of its milling assets to Sucrogen.
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HopgoodGanim advises Bow Energy on Arrow takeover offer - (30-Sep-2011)
HopgoodGanim is advising Bow Energy on the $535 million takeover bid by Arrow Energy. The board of Bow this week unanimously recommended Arrow’s revised offer of $1.52 per share to its shareholders, valuing Bow’s issued ordinary shares at $535 million.
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HopgoodGanim partner appointed to international family law association - (27-Sep-2011)
HopgoodGanim family law partner Geoff Wilson has been appointed as the parliamentarian of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers for 2012.
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HopgoodGanim partner makes mark on Queensland’s development industry - (15-Sep-2011)
HopgoodGanim partner Sarah Persijn has been appointed as the Chair of the Urban Development Institute of Australia's Queensland Planning and Planning Governance Committee.
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HopgoodGanim advises MetroCoal on agreements to support growth - (13-Sep-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised MetroCoal on a share placement to Chinese coal group DADI Engineering Development, raising $24 million before costs.
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Court of Appeal confirms Opes Prime compensation claim - (12-Sep-2011)
The Queensland Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed an appeal by the Securities Exchange Guarantee Corporation arising out of the collapse of Opes Prime in 2008.
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HopgoodGanim welcomes new taxation special counsel - (02-Sep-2011)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has welcomed a new senior practitioner to its specialist Taxation and Revenue practice. Justin Byrne will advise on a wide range of complex taxation issues including income tax, capital gains tax, GST and stamp duty.
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HopgoodGanim enhances international energy and resources expertise with new hire - (29-Aug-2011)
HopgoodGanim has further enhanced its expertise in international transactions with the appointment of a senior legal practitioner with extensive international corporate, resources and energy experience.
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HopgoodGanim Native Title Partner Named in 2011 Doyle’s Guide to Leading Lawyers - (18-Aug-2011)
HopgoodGanim has again been named in the Doyle’s Guide to Australia’s leading native title firms, with Partner Dr. Jonathan Fulcher specifically named as a leading lawyer in this area of expertise.
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HopgoodGanim takes it to top tier in Capital Markets - (08-Aug-2011)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has been ranked equal second in the latest Thomson Reuters Global Capital Markets Review alongside international and national firms Allens Arthur Robinson, Freehills, Minter Ellison and Norton Rose.
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HopgoodGanim acts for Norton Gold in $27.7 million raising to reduce debt - (27-Jul-2011)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers are very pleased to have acted for Norton Gold Fields, a producer and explorer of gold in Western Australia, in the raising of $27.7 million at a 31% premium, to reduce debt.
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World food demand prompts savvy plant breeding - (20-Jul-2011)
The push towards increased food production globally will see a rise in commercial opportunities to find newer, stronger and faster-growing varieties of plants and plant products, with the need to protect Plant Breeders' rights also increasing.
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HopgoodGanim advises Indigo on national mobile distribution deal - (20-Jul-2011)
Indigo Telecom has reached a deal with Australia Post to distribute Indigo's mobile phones and plans through Australia Post's retail outlets nationally.
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HopgoodGanim acts for Metallica Minerals - (14-Jul-2011)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers have advised Metallica Minerals Limited in their successful fully underwritten renounceable rights issue to raise approximately $4.9 million, which closed on Friday, 8 July.
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HopgoodGanim acts for Arrow Energy in power station deal - (05-Jul-2011)
Arrow Energy has purchased ERM Power Limited’s remaining 25.05% interest in and taken over the operations of the Braemar 2 power station for $66.1 million.
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HopgoodGanim advises Buccaneer Energy on equity raising - (05-Jul-2011)
Buccaneer Energy Limited announced on 4 July 2011 the placement of approximately 194 million ordinary shares to raise $13.5 million from institutional and professional investors.
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HopgoodGanim founder retires from partnership - (01-Jul-2011)
After an amazing legal career spanning nearly four decades, Paul Hopgood, one of the founders of HopgoodGanim, has announced his retirement from partnership at the firm.
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HopgoodGanim announces 14 new promotions - (01-Jul-2011)
Two new female partners are among 14 promotions announced by HopgoodGanim Lawyers.
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HopgoodGanim ranks equal first in Thomson Reuters' Market Review - (09-May-2011)
HopgoodGanim has been named in Thomson Reuters' First Quarter 2011 Global Capital Markets Review for Australia in Equity and Equity-related matters.
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HopgoodGanim advises Dutchess Capital in long-term funding deal - (09-May-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised US-based investment manager Dutchess Capital with respect to a US$16.3 million equity line facility with Motopia Limited.
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HopgoodGanim advises Jindal on Rocklands Richfield takeover bid - (21-Apr-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised Jindal Steel and Power (Australia) on its on-market takeover offer for Rocklands Richfield (ASX: RCI).
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HopgoodGanim advises Navaho Gold on IPO and ASX listing - (11-Apr-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised gold exploration company Navaho Gold on its ASX listing and IPO to raise $9 million.
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HopgoodGanim named Gold Employer of Choice for second year in a row - (07-Apr-2011)
HopgoodGanim has been named a Gold Employer of Choice in a national survey of law firms by Australasian Legal Business (ALB) magazine for the second year in a row.
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HopgoodGanim advises Jumbo Interactive on Manaccom voluntary administration - (31-Mar-2011)
HopgoodGanim has acted for ASX-listed Jumbo Interactive, creator of the Oz Lotteries website, in successfully implementing a deed of company arrangement for its troubled subsidiary Manaccom.
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HopgoodGanim advises JAB Resources on Canadian merger - (28-Mar-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised mineral exploration company JAB Resources on its merger with TSX-V listed Golden Touch Resources Corp.
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Queensland law firm calls for better ICT governance - (17-Mar-2011)
HopgoodGanim has highlighted the benefits for Australian companies of putting ICT governance and business continuity to the front of their minds, especially in the wake of recent natural disasters throughout the State.
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HopgoodGanim partner named one of Australia’s Best Lawyers - (07-Mar-2011)
HopgoodGanim partner David Nicholls has been named one of the country’s top planning and environment lawyers in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia.
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HopgoodGanim Partner Named Leading Native Title Lawyer - (01-Mar-2011)
HopgoodGanim partner Jonathan Fulcher has been named one of Australia's leading native title lawyers by Chambers Global for the fifth consecutive year.
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HopgoodGanim advises Macarthur Minerals on $50 million private placement - (28-Feb-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised TSX-V listed Macarthur Minerals on a brokered bought-deal private placement of shares and warrants to an investor syndicate, raising $50.04 million before costs.
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HopgoodGanim advises Mt Isa Metals on $14.4 million share placement - (02-Feb-2011)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed Mt Isa Metals (MET) on the placement of shares to institutional and sophisticated investors, raising $14.4 million before costs.
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HopgoodGanim establishes temporary office - (19-Jan-2011)
HopgoodGanim has established temporary facilities at Regus Northbank Plaza, which will act as a hub for business and administrative operations until Waterfront Place reopens following the flooding in Brisbane's CBD.
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HopgoodGanim advises Norton Gold Fields on $30 million tenement sale - (20-Dec-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed Norton Gold Fields on the sale of a mining tenement in Queensland's Bowen Basin to Boardwalk Sienna. The consideration paid for the tenement totalled $30 million.
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HopgoodGanim announces four promotions - (14-Dec-2010)
HopgoodGanim has announced the promotion of four legal professionals within the firm. Managing Partner Bruce Humphrys says that the firm is delighted to reward these practitioners for their outstanding achievement.
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HopgoodGanim successful in Opes Prime compensation claim - (13-Dec-2010)
HopgoodGanim has acted for Samuel Holdings in a successful claim against the National Guarantee Fund following the collapse of Opes Prime.
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HopgoodGanim Associate wins Young ICT Professional of the Year - (25-Nov-2010)
HopgoodGanim Associate Hayden Delaney, 27, has been named Young ICT Professional of the Year by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Queensland.
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HopgoodGanim advises Bow Energy on $78.4 million capital raising - (16-Nov-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised Bow Energy on the institutional placement of 42.1 million new ordinary shares to raise $48.4 million, and a share purchase plan for eligible existing shareholders to raise up to $30 million.
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HopgoodGanim advises Renaissance Uranium on IPO and ASX listing - (16-Nov-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised exploration company Renaissance Uranium Limited on its ASX listing and initial public offering (IPO) to raise $8 million.
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HopgoodGanim advises Simon George & Sons on NSW business purchase - (04-Nov-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised fruit and vegetable wholesaler Simon George & Sons on the acquisition of NSW business George's Providores for $8.5 million.
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HopgoodGanim advises Solomon Gold on AUD $24.19 million capital raising - (28-Oct-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised AIM-listed Solomon Gold plc on its recent capital raising in Australia and the United Kingdom, raising a total of AUD $24,199,684 before costs.
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HopgoodGanim welcomes new resources and energy specialist - (25-Oct-2010)
HopgoodGanim has welcomed a new legal practitioner to its leading resources and energy team. Joshua Doig will advise on all aspects of energy and resources law and will specialise in corporate advisory and M&A advice for resources companies.
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HopgoodGanim advises AusNiCo on ASX listing and IPO - (21-Oct-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised AusNiCo Limited on its ASX listing and the placement of 20 million new shares at $0.20 each, raising a total of $4 million before costs.
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HopgoodGanim advises MetroCoal on $10.5 million share placement - (18-Oct-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed MetroCoal Limited (MTE) on the placement of 35 million shares at 30 cents per share to institutional and sophisticated investors.
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HopgoodGanim advises Volga Elderberry on Lorena Gold Project sale - (06-Oct-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised Volga Elderberry Pty Limited on the sale of the Lorena Gold Project in North West Queensland to ASX-listed Malachite Resources Limited.
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HopgoodGanim advises Norton Gold Fields on Lehman Brothers hedge buy out - (07-Sep-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed Norton Gold Fields Limited (ASX: NGF) on its gold hedge buy out and associated litigation settlement with Lehman Brothers Commercial Corp., Inc.
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HopgoodGanim advises on Australian telecoms first - (09-Aug-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised the nation’s newest telecommunications network operator, Indigo Telecom Australia, on the commercial and regulatory aspects of its communications services.
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HopgoodGanim launches new trade mark monitoring service - (05-Aug-2010)
HopgoodGanim has added a fixed-fee trade mark monitoring service to its suite of client services.
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HopgoodGanim recognises success with nine promotions - (30-Jun-2010)
HopgoodGanim is pleased to announce the promotion of nine legal professionals within the firm.
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HopgoodGanim business services partner retires - (30-Jun-2010)
Bruce Prescott, the head of HopgoodGanim's Business Services and Structuring practice, has retired from partnership at the firm. He will remain a consultant and will advise on business services, taxation and estate matters as needed.
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Queensland heading for a two-speed development system, says planning lawyer - (27-May-2010)
Queensland’s new Office of Growth Management should be given the power to ensure that the policy underpinning planning regulation is consistent across the whole of Government, says a prominent Brisbane planning and development lawyer.
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HopgoodGanim advises Northern Energy Corporation on coal off take agreement - (28-Apr-2010)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has advised Australian coal explorer and developer Northern Energy Corporation on a life of mine coal off take agreement with Chinese steel making group Xinyang Iron and Steel Group Company Limited.
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HopgoodGanim Expands Resources and Energy Practice - (21-Apr-2010)
HopgoodGanim has welcomed a new solicitor to its leading resources and energy team.
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HopgoodGanim advises MetroCoal on $30 million joint venture with China Coal - (08-Apr-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed MetroCoal Limited on a joint venture with China Coal Import & Export Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Coal Group Corp, the second largest coal producer in China.
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Brisbane Law Firm Named Gold Employer of Choice - (07-Apr-2010)
HopgoodGanim has been named a Gold Employer of Choice in a national survey of law firms by Australasian Legal Business (ALB) magazine.
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Bingle’s legal options limited, says lawyer - (19-Mar-2010)
Lara Bingle’s chances of successfully suing Brendan Fevola for taking a nude photograph of her in the shower and making it public are limited by Australia’s privacy laws, says a leading Brisbane technology lawyer.
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HopgoodGanim Special Counsel Named Leading Lawyer - (17-Mar-2010)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers Special Counsel Jonathan Fulcher has been named as one of Australia’s leading native title lawyers by Chambers Global for the fourth consecutive year.
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Unintentional spam can bring significant fines, warns lawyer - (11-Mar-2010)
Businesses that send marketing emails or SMS messages to customers must ensure the messages they send don’t count as spam or else risk facing significant fines, warns a Brisbane specialist in technology law.
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NBN Bills could force Telstra’s hand, says lawyer - (10-Mar-2010)
The latest in a line of draft Bills relevant to the implementation of the National Broadband Network could force Telstra to give up its wholesale supply business, says a Brisbane technology law specialist.
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HopgoodGanim advises Norton Gold Fields on $20 million capital raising - (03-Mar-2010)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed Norton Gold Fields on the private placement of just under 80 million shares to Hong Kong company China Precious Metal Resources Holdings.
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Queensland building law changes to have huge impact, warns lawyer - (26-Feb-2010)
Potential changes to Queensland’s construction legislation could have an enormous effect on both the local building industry and Queensland families, warns a Brisbane specialist in building and construction law.
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Landmark court decision to affect OHS prosecutions - (10-Feb-2010)
A landmark decision in the High Court of Australia will have a significant impact on future occupational health and safety prosecutions in New South Wales and Queensland, says a Queensland employment law specialist.
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HopgoodGanim welcomes new law graduates - (08-Feb-2010)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has welcomed five new graduate solicitors to its team.
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Shared parenting laws misunderstood, says family lawyer - (08-Feb-2010)
Recent criticisms of shared parenting laws in the media don’t take into account the many factors considered when making parenting orders, says a Queensland family lawyer.
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More legal action likely following iiNet decision - (05-Feb-2010)
The landmark iiNet decision in the Federal Court this week is unlikely to stop movie studios and other media producers lobbying for more legal protection, says a Queensland specialist in intellectual property and technology law.
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ID scanners a potential threat to privacy - (01-Feb-2010)
The introduction of ID scanners at night clubs and pubs could pose a huge threat to the privacy of patrons, warns Michael Morris, a legal specialist in the areas of technology and privacy.
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Proposed merger laws may stifle business growth - (19-Jan-2010)
Merger law in Australia could undergo significant changes this year following the introduction of the Trade Practices Amendment (Material Lessening of Competition - Richmond Amendment) Bill 2009 to the Senate late last year.
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HopgoodGanim included in international legal rankings for M&A activity - (15-Jan-2010)
HopgoodGanim has been ranked in Thomson Reuters' Mid-Market Legal Rankings for M&A activity valued up to US$50 million for the fourth quarter of 2009.
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HopgoodGanim promotions strengthen construction capabilities - (17-Dec-2009)
HopgoodGanim is pleased to announce two promotions within the firm’s leading Construction, Infrastructure and Major Projects practice.
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HopgoodGanim advises Stanmore Coal on IPO and ASX listing - (09-Dec-2009)
HopgoodGanim has advised coal exploration company Stanmore Coal Limited on its successful initial public offering (IPO) and ASX listing.
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HopgoodGanim appoints two new partners - (08-Dec-2009)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has announced the promotion of two senior legal practitioners to partnership. The two new partners, Paul Betros and Liam Prescott, both work within the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice.
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Young HopgoodGanim lawyer recognised for outstanding achievement - (07-Dec-2009)
HopgoodGanim Lawyers senior associate Michelle Eastwell, 28, has been recognised for her legal achievements in this year’s Queensland Law Society President's Awards.
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HopgoodGanim advises MetroCoal on IPO and ASX listing - (04-Dec-2009)
Independent Brisbane law firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has advised emerging coal exploration company MetroCoal on its successful initial public offering (IPO) and ASX listing.
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HopgoodGanim Lawyers founder retires from partnership - (01-Dec-2009)
Joe Ganim, one of the founders of HopgoodGanim, has announced his retirement from partnership at the firm. Mr Ganim currently heads the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice.
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HopgoodGanim welcomes senior family law specialist - (30-Nov-2009)
HopgoodGanim has welcomed a senior family law specialist, Kate Bint, to the team.
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HopgoodGanim welcomes new Planning and Development solicitor - (20-Nov-2009)
HopgoodGanim has welcomed a new solicitor to their growing Planning and Development practice.
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HopgoodGanim advises Bow Energy on capital raising of up to $77 million - (18-Nov-2009)
HopgoodGanim has advised ASX-listed Bow Energy on a placement and share purchase plan to raise up to $77 million.
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HopgoodGanim launches staff volunteering program - (12-Nov-2009)
Independent Queensland law firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has launched a staff volunteering program for its 200-strong workforce.
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HopgoodGanim Lawyers supports sustainable development scheme - (05-Nov-2009)
HopgoodGanim has sponsored the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s new Queensland EnviroDevelopment standards, to be launched in Brisbane today.
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HopgoodGanim advises Norton Gold Fields on $40.5 million share placement - (20-Oct-2009)
Leading Brisbane law firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has advised ASX-listed Norton Gold Fields (NGF) on the successful placement of shares worth A$40.5 million to investors in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
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HG in the News: Bruce Humphrys in the New Lawyer - (10-Aug-2009)
HopgoodGanim's Managing Partner Bruce Humphrys has discussed the concept of ‘value’ in law firms, and the misperception that top-tier law firms are under threat, in an opinion piece published in the New Lawyer on 10 August 2009.
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HopgoodGanim beats the odds to promote 12 - (25-Jun-2009)
Leading Queensland law firm HopgoodGanim Lawyers has announced the promotion of 12 legal professionals to senior positions. According to Managing Partner Bruce Humphrys, the promotions are welcome news during these difficult economic times.
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