Liz Humphry

Clayton Utz
Partner Perth
Overview

Liz is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer with a diverse skillset and a particular focus on the energy and resources industry. Working with clients on complex corporate, M&A and equity capital markets matters to achieve robust commercial outcomes, Liz specialises in advising boards and senior management on their activities in Australia and overseas.

Notable Work
  • Endeavour Mining Corporation: advised this TSX-listed entity on the sale of its 90% interest in the Nzema Mine in Ghana to BCM International Ltd for a total cash consideration of up to US$65 million.
  • Tianqi Lithium Corporation: advised this China-based entity on its sell down and global lithium joint venture with ASX listed nickel and gold miner IGO Limited, valued at A$1.9 billion.
  • Squadron Energy: advised this Andrew Forrest-controlled entity on its proposed acquisition by scheme of arrangement, together with Federation Asset Management Holdings.
  • Public M&A transactions via schemes of arrangement: advised a number of companies, including DDH1 (with Perenti and Swick), and Indika Energy's takeover of Nusantara.
  • Altura Lithium: advised the debt holders on the sale of Altura to Pilbara Minerals Limited for $175M.
  • IPOs: acted on a number of initial public offering and listings on the ASX including Kirkland Lake Gold, Almonty Industries, Metal Tiger plc and DUG Technology.
  • Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited: regularly acts in relation to its role as lead manager and underwriter on various capital raisings.
  • Idemitsu: Advised on its investment in Delta Lithium Limited.
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 11: climate reporting, JORC Code, AGM season, investor presentations, pre-emptive media releases
25 Sep 2024 | Article
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Australian Government responds to independent review of continuous disclosure laws by adopting its recommendations
20 Aug 2024 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 10: ASX Compliance Update, Corporate Governance Principles, voting intention statements
3 Apr 2024 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 09: financial sector oversight, greenwashing crackdown, ASX Compliance Updates, climate-related financial disclosure
28 Feb 2024 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 08: proposed merger reforms, ASIC remakes class orders, CHESS solution, cyber security
28 Nov 2023 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 07: continuous disclosure, shareholder communications, schemes of arrangement, cyber risks
9 Nov 2023 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 06: material business risk disclosure, JORC Code update, Takeover Panel's Guidance Notes
6 Sep 2023 | Article
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JORC Code Review proposes enhanced transparency and ESG focus
6 Sep 2023 | Article
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Takeovers Panel releases updates guidance on deal protection, fiduciary outs and insiders in control transactions
6 Sep 2023 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 05: ASIC on IPOs, IFRS S1 and S2, prescribed occurrences, lodgment fees
4 Aug 2023 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises DDH1 Limited on transformative merger with Perenti Limited
27 Jun 2023 | Media Release
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 04: financial reporting, convertible securities, ASIC and NOPSEMA, FIRB, and the St Barbara saga
13 Jun 2023 | Article
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United Kingdom investors subject to higher foreign investment monetary threshold from 31 May 2023 for certain investments
13 Jun 2023 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 03: company officers' personal liability, competing bids and exclusivity, greenwashing
26 May 2023 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 02: court approval for schemes of arrangements, meeting venues, estimates of mineralisation, greenwashing
9 May 2023 | Article
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Corporate 5 Minute Fix 01: shareholder communications in schemes, lodge periodic financial reports on time, ASIC's cyber crackdown
6 Apr 2023 | Article
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Beware of greenwashing: navigating the ethics of your sustainability agenda
2 Mar 2023 | Article
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ASIC changes to the new employee share scheme regime for listed entities
7 Feb 2023 | Article
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ASIC changes to the new employee share scheme regime for unlisted entities
7 Feb 2023 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia on its bid for ASX-listed Essential Metals Limited
12 Jan 2023 | Media Release
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M&A Report November 2022
24 Nov 2022 | Article
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A cautionary tale for shareholder requisitioned board spills
1 Sep 2022 | Article
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FIRB application fees will double from 29 July: what you need to know
25 Jul 2022 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz acts as Australian counsel to Tianqi Lithium on US$1.7bn IPO and listing in Hong Kong
18 Jul 2022 | Media Release
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M&A Report 2022
11 May 2022 | Article
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Equity incentives for employees: new Corporation Act rules for listed entities
14 Apr 2022 | Article
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Unlisted entities and equity incentives for employees – rule changes from 1 October 2022
14 Apr 2022 | Article
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Failing companies and exclusivity in pre-bids: The Takeover Panel draws the line
31 Mar 2022 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd on successful merger of equals with Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
10 Feb 2022 | Media Release
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Long-awaited certainty as Parliament permits virtual general meetings
16 Aug 2021 | Article
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Significant reforms to the Australian continuous disclosure regime are now law: A guide for listed entities and their officers
16 Aug 2021 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz acts on Almonty Industries Inc.'s IPO and ASX listing
4 Aug 2021 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz team advises Tianqi on completion of lithium JV with IGO Limited
5 Jul 2021 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Indika Energy on acquisition of JV partner Nusantara Resources Limited
28 Jun 2021 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Metal Tiger plc on its ASX listing
27 May 2021 | Media Release
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Energy World Corporation Limited on A$65 million capital raising
22 Apr 2021 | Media Release
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Temporary COVID-19 relief for virtual shareholder meetings and continuous disclosure has now lapsed
23 Mar 2021 | Article
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Significant proposed changes to the Corporations Act for continuous disclosure, AGMs and e-signing
22 Feb 2021 | Article
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Significant Australian foreign investment reforms commencing 1 January 2021
11 Dec 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz acted on A$1.9 billion Tianqi Lithium joint venture with IGO Limited
11 Dec 2020 | Media Release
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NSW launches remote witnessing pilot scheme; Treasurer remakes e-signing arrangements for companies
29 Sep 2020 | Article
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Virtual shareholder meetings during COVID-19: are they here to stay?
17 Aug 2020 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz acts on DUG Technology's oversubscribed IPO and ASX listing
13 Aug 2020 | Media Release
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COVID-19 temporary changes to continuous disclosure provisions for listed entities
27 May 2020 | Article
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Company directors and secretaries allowed to sign documents electronically, and clarity on company meetings, in new COVID-19 measures
6 May 2020 | Article
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ASX and ASIC COVID-19 capital raising and other measures to provide temporary relief for ASX-listed entities
1 Apr 2020 | Article
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ASX-listed entities, are you ready to make some significant changes? The ASX already has to its listing rules
28 Nov 2019 | Article
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Media release: Clayton Utz advises HotCopper on the acquisition of Stockhouse Publishing
26 Sep 2019 | Media Release
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Reporting changes on the way for ASX-listed oil and gas entities
7 Mar 2019 | Article
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ASX Corporate Governance Principles give a clearer framework for corporate Australia – and some work to do
27 Feb 2019 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz announces new partner promotions effective 1 January 2019
13 Dec 2018 | Media Release
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Tougher penalties for white collar crime – can you spare 10% of your annual turnover?
6 Dec 2018 | Article
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ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations proposals: their impact on corporate governance in Australia
2 Aug 2018 | Article
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Media Release: Clayton Utz advises Fleetwood Corporation on its $60 million equity raising and acquisition of Modular Building Systems
25 Jul 2018 | Media Release
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Is your announcement "market sensitive"?
19 Jul 2018 | Article
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Bookbuilds – is yours fair?
21 Jun 2018 | Article
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ASX updates its guidance on research reports on its announcement platform
24 May 2018 | Article
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Clayton Utz advises Canada's Copper Mountain Mining Corporation on Altona Mining acquisition and ASX listing
24 Apr 2018 | Media Release
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Clayton Utz advises Canada's Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. on ASX debut
4 Dec 2017 | Media Release
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