KKR’s $1.4 Billion Australian Buyout: Gilbert + Tobin and HSF Provide Legal Counsel

In a major Australian corporate transaction, Gilbert + Tobin and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) have acted as legal counsel in the recent $1.4 billion buyout by KKR. According to currently available information, it seems that KKR has plans to divide the fund manager subsequently. The precise details of the transaction are complex and covered extensively in the original article. As the report is paywalled, I am not able to provide further details. Legal professionals, especially those with a focus on corporate law, will likely be interested in the full coverage.