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Deals 11 June 2004

Baker & McKenzie is acting for MIA on the proposed $1.3 billion merger with the DCA Group. On completion, Bakers said this would make the combined DCA/MIA group the largest diagnostic…

user iconLawyers Weekly • 11 June 2004 • Big Law
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Baker & McKenzie is acting for MIA on the proposed $1.3 billion merger with the DCA Group. On completion, Bakers said this would make the combined DCA/MIA group the largest diagnostic imaging provider in Australia. The transaction is being carried out through a scheme of arrangement. Baker & McKenzie will assist MIA with the conduct of the scheme of arrangement through two court hearings and shareholder meetings. The Bakers team, led by Ralph, also includes partner David Holland and associates Eddy Goldsmith and Lyndon Masters.

 
 

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