JWS advises Cuscal on strategic investment in open banking platform, Basiq

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has successfully advised Cuscal Limited (Cuscal) on its strategic investment in Basiq Pty Ltd (Basiq), a leading data and open banking API platform. As part of the transaction, Cuscal has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a material controlling interest in Braavos Corporation Pty Ltd, the parent …

JWS bolsters projects and construction team with appointment of Brisbane partner

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has appointed projects and construction specialist Michael Hogan as a new partner in its Brisbane office.

Moderna to produce mRNA vaccines in Australia

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery has advised Moderna, a pioneer in mRNA vaccines, on its 10-year strategic deal with the Commonwealth Government to produce mRNA vaccines in Australia. 

JWS to open in Canberra and broaden its foreign investment/M&A team

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS) announced it will open a Canberra office spearheaded by two new partners, David Moore and Mellissa Lai (joining from MinterEllison), and the firm’s highly regarded foreign investment/M&A partner, Marcus Clark.

JWS advises Magnetic Rail Group on acquisition of One Rail Australia’s East Coast Rail business

Johnson Winter Slattery has advised Magnetic Rail Group Pty Ltd (MRG) on the acquisition of One Rail Australia’s East Coast Rail (ECR) business from Aurizon.

Best Law & Related Services Firm: Beaton’s 2021 Client Choice Awards.

Johnson Winter & Slattery has won Best Law & Related Services Firm ($50-$200m revenue) in Beaton’s 2021 Client Choice Awards.

JWS grows its native title offering with new partner

William Oxby joined Johnson Winter & Slattery as a new partner in its Brisbane office on 27 April 2021. William’s appointment will bolster the firm’s expertise in environment and planning, with a special focus on native title to meet growing demands in this area.

Michele Laidlaw returns to partnership

Competition and Antitrust lawyer Michele Laidlaw returned to Johnson Winter & Slattery as a Partner in Sydney on 6 September 2021. 

JWS grows white collar crime practice

Leading independent law firm Johnson Winter & Slattery has enhanced its white-collar crime offering with Kirsten Scott joining as a Special Counsel in the firm’s Perth office in November 2021.