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Deals 13 August 2004

Middletons Lawyers acted for Coles Myer in its commercial agreements to create Virgin entertainment destinations in Myer stores. In a progressive roll out from 29 August, the alliance will see…

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Middletons Lawyers acted for Coles Myer in its commercial agreements to create Virgin entertainment destinations in Myer stores. In a progressive roll out from 29 August, the alliance will see Brazin operate Myer CD/DVD/video departments using its own staff and inventory under the Virgin name. Brazin will also manage Megamart’s CD and DVD inventories under the Megamart brand name. Middletons’ team was led by M&A partner Craig Sanford and property & development partner Justin Lethlean. Sanford and Lethlean were supported by David Thomas, Des Dodds, Victoria Pellicano, Piers O’Brien, Adam Peppinck and Nicholas Manuell. Gilbert & Tobin acted for Brazin.

 
 

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