Allens confirms role in Arnott’s acquisition

Allens has confirmed its role in the blockbuster deal for Arnott’s, advising KKR & Co. in buying the iconic brand and parts of the international business of Campbell Soup in a US$2.2bn deal.

The top firm worked alongside Simpson Thacher & Bartlett to advise the private-equity giant on the deal. KWM earlier confirmed its role to Australasian Lawyer, saying it partnered with Weil, Gotshal & Manges to advise Campbell on the deal.

Allens fielded a cross-practice team to ensure the deal is finalised. Members of the firm’s team were:

Corporate

• Emin Altiparmak (partner)
• Tom Story (partner)
• Noah Obradovic (managing associate)
• Keegan Lopez (senior associate)
• Dixon Song (associate)
• Andrew Lee (lawyer)
• Kye-Ren Cheong (law graduate)

IP and PTA

• Andrew Wiseman (partner)
• Tommy Chen (senior associate)
• Kaelah Ford (former senior associate)
• Elliot Burton (associate)
• Tiernan Christensen (associate)
• Millie Grant (lawyer)
• Max Jones (law graduate)

Technology, media and telecommunications

• Michael Morris (partner)
• Jessica Selby (managing associate)
• Michael Anthony (associate)
• Grace Walton (associate)
• Tom Webster (associate)
• Hamish McHardy (law graduate)

Real estate

• Michael Graves (partner)
• Lucy Woodruff (senior associate)
• Olivia Roslaniec (associate)
• Avan Jussawalla (senior associate)
• Daniel Popple (associate)
• Maddy Ryan (law graduate)

Employment

• Simon Dewberry (partner)
• Brad White (lawyer)

Disputes and investigations

• Rachel Nicolson (partner)
• Dora Banyasz (senior associate)
• Ellie Wyatt (law graduate)

Environment and planning

• Bill McCredie (partner)
• Emily Johnstone (senior associate)
• David Thorpe (senior associate)
• Katherine McLellan (associate)
• Rae Mozejko (associate)

Competition

• Jacqueline Downes (partner)
• Jennifer Bannan (senior associate)
• Georgia Sands (associate)

Tax

• Joseph Power (partner)
• Craig Milner (partner)
• Jay Prasad (senior associate)

Projects and development

• David Donnelly (partner)
• Kanana Fujimori (associate)
• Helen Santamaria (associate)

Funds, super and wealth

• Geoff Sanders (partner)
• Philip Marquet (senior associate)