Thomson Geer

Thomson Geer’s practice spans an array of industries, including renewable energy, mining and minerals. Scott Gibson is a name to note for M&A, equity capital markets, and ASX Listing Rule matters. Sarah O’Brien-Smith is sought after by mining companies for advice on farm-in and joint venture agreements, as well as mining litigation, including forfeiture proceedings and exemption applications. Michael Bowen is well versed in advising both bidders and targets in takeover proceedings.

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Testimonials

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'Strong technical capability and knowledge with a commercially pragmatic approach. Reliable and efficient.'
'Jae Lemin is very user-friendly and strong on project finance, especially renewables and the energy transition, with genuine international experience and understanding.'
'Nicholas Antonas is very commercially savvy and similarly active cross-border.'

Work highlights

Acted as Australian counsel to ASX-listed gold miner Westgold Resources on its A$1.1 billion cash and scrip merger with Canadian-listed Karora Resources.

Advised US and ASX-listed lithium miner Piedmont Lithium on all aspects of its A$890 million all-stock merger with fellow lithium miner Sayona Mining and an associated A$80 million capital raising.

Advising TSX-listed Marimaca Copper Corp. on its initial public offering/dual listing on the ASX.