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MinterEllison expands private capital team with Gilbert + Tobin hires
MinterEllison has expanded its private capital team, hiring two leveraged finance specialists from Gilbert + Tobin.
AMP super members get half of $120M class action settlement
AMP super members are set to receive $60 million in a class action stemming from the banking royal commission, with the average payout being under $100, a judge has heard. 
White & Case nabs KWM corporate partner
White & Case has lured a partner from King & Wood Mallesons with more than 20 years of experience working on private equity and mergers and acquisitions. 
Court tosses $40M shareholder class action against Whitehaven Coal
A judge has thrown out a class action led by the father of famed mining investor Nathan Tinkler over claims ASX-listed Whitehaven Coal failed to fulfil an implied term of a $150 million share subscription. 
Mrs Mac’s CFO silent on financial woes, court finds in partial win for Octet
Octet Finance has won a $38,000 judgment against the ex-CFO of defunct pie maker Mrs Mac’s, with a court finding he failed to correct a statement that the trade financier would likely be repaid in full following a $4 million recapitalisation.
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Villawood exec’s daughter claims privilege over ‘double deletion’ of docs
The daughter of a Villawood director accused of a fraudulent design to divert valuable management fees for a development in Victoria has invoked her privilege against self-incrimination over the developer’s concerns that she may have destroyed evidence. 
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IG Power stakes claim over $3.5M surplus left over from Callide administration
IG Energy’s former subsidiary has made a claim on a $3.5 million surplus from the administration of IG’s interest in the Callide Power Station in Queensland. 
Former Nudie chief Andrew Binetter can’t shut down liquidator’s case
The former CEO of beverage company Nudie and his wife can't escape a liquidator’s case that seeks to void clauses of a settlement that released them from breach of duty claims over an alleged fraudulent tax scheme.
Judo Bank loses bid for injunction against ‘injurious’ billboards
Judo Bank has failed to secure an injunction against a disgruntled customer who launched a billboard campaign against it amid a dispute about a loan for a $65 million property.
Strongroom AI director claims self-incrimination privilege in EVP case
A director of med tech start-up Strongroom AI is claiming privilege against self-incrimination in a case by venture capital firm EVP seeking to recoup its $10.4 million investment.