08 Feb 2024 | 02:37 am |
Multinational firm Pinsent Masons has advised Australian public company Optavi Limited (formerly EyeQ Optometrists Limited) on the sale of its EyeQ Operations business to European-based multinational company EssilorLuxottica SA.
The EyeQ Operations business and practices will continue to operate under the EyeQ brand in Australia.
EyeQ operates 25 optometry practices across Australia. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.
The Pinsent Masons team was led by Sydney corporate partner Joni Henry, with special counsel Hannah Syme and associate Jonathan Duff.
Commenting on the matter, Ray Fortescue, EyeQ Optometrists’ Executive Chairman, said: “We were extremely happy with the advice and support from Pinsent Masons throughout this complex transaction. Efficient, timely and flexible. A pleasure to deal with, at every step”.
Key Contacts
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised HSBC, Korea Development Bank, The Norinchukin Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank on all aspects of the project financing of the Khalifa University Student Accommodation public-private partnership (PPP) project.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been appointed by The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers and The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors to assist with the drafting of a new generation of the standard forms of building works contracts for Hong Kong last updated in 2005/2006.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has assisted SPE Capital, an independent management firm, in the sale of Amanys Pharma to Laprophan, a pioneering pharmaceutical company in Morocco.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has assisted SPE Capital, an independent management firm, in the sale of Amanys Pharma to Laprophan, a pioneering pharmaceutical company in Morocco.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has entered into an agreement with AI software firm, V7 Labs, to deploy their new GenAI automation platform, ‘V7 Go’.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised DCC Energy, a division of leading international sales, marketing and support services group DCC plc, on the acquisition of WIRSOL Roof Solutions (WIRSOL), a provider of photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems.
For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on
Location contacts
Europe: [email protected]
Asia: [email protected]
Middle East: [email protected]
Australia: [email protected]