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Burley Sekem merger

Tait & Co recently acted for Burley Sekem in respect of its merger with Kookaburra Sport. The merger brings together 2 iconic Australian brands involved in the supply of sporting goods and clothing, Burley Sekem primarily in respect of the various football codes, and Kookaburra primarily in respect of cricket and hockey. We provided legal advice and assistance from the early negotiation phase of the transaction, through the due diligence process, up to and including the finalisation and implementation of...

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Lord Howe Island

Whilst the office was closed for Christmas, Ian and Alison took advantage of the opportunity to visit Lord Howe Island, off the coast of Sydney. The island is smaller than Rottnest and is characterised by sandy beaches, subtropical forests and clear waters, and is teeming with bird life. The world’s southernmost coral reef protects a crystal-clear lagoon which is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving. There are also several magnificent day walks for those who prefer to be on dry...

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City to Surf

The last Sunday in August and it was once again City to Surf time for the Tait & Co team. Half the team opted to run the 12km event, while the other half chose the more leisurely option and walked the 4km event! It was a great effort by everybody, on a glorious sunny spring-like day in Perth. Afterwards we all met up at the Tait home in Floreat, joined by a few extras, for a barbeque, some refreshments and...

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Seeing Eye Dogs – Elroy’s Pack

We thought we would update you about a charity we support, Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, a division of Vision Australia. We are currently sponsoring a pack of 6 puppies, the leader of the pack being Elroy! The photo above shows Elroy, Emeric, Everett, Eugene, Edgar and the only female Ellie. The idea is to help turn these cute puppies into fully trained and professional Seeing Eye Dogs!  Puppy sponsors make a regular gift towards the training of a Seeing Eye...

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Trekking on the Larapinta Trail

The Tait family recently travelled to the Red Centre for the first time, flying into Alice Springs, to take part in a 3 day trek on the Larapinta Trail in the McDonnell ranges. They trekked as part of a small guided group; on Day 1 tackling an 8km walk around the Ormiston Gorge with a welcome dip in the waterhole at the end; a 15 km hike on Day 2 up to the ridge of the Heavitree Range, and on...

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Great Ocean Road Half Marathon

A couple of weeks ago, Ian Tait successfully completed the Great Ocean Road Half Marathon in Victoria. The course was longer than a standard 21kms half marathon as it started from Kennet River and finished in Apollo Bay, a distance of 23kms. The scenery was magnificent but the road which follows the coastline was winding and hilly, making for a tough run. While the Saturday before the race was sunny and calm, Sunday, race day, turned windy and wet. The...

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Climbing Mt Kinabalu

Over the March long weekend, Ian Tait travelled to Borneo so that he could finally climb Mt Kinabalu. Climbing Mt Kinabalu had been on Ian’s “bucket list” for some years but fitting it in around work wasn’t easy! He set off from Kinabalu Park gate on the Saturday morning, reaching “base camp” (3,289m above sea level) around 3pm in the afternoon - it was hot, sweaty and tiring work getting there. He then had time to refresh, eat an early...

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Ian’s Christmas break in New Zealand

Over the Christmas Break, Ian Tait and his wife Alison visited our neighbours across the Tasman Sea. They started off in Christchurch and finished up in Wellington, but the highlight of the trip was a 3 day guided walk/kayak tour in the Abel Tasman National Park at the top of South Island. The scenery was magnificent – turquoise waters, golden beaches and lush forests. The weather was surprisingly good considering they were in New Zealand! The biggest challenge of the...

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Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Two weekends ago, Ian Tait successfully completed the Great Ocean Road Half Marathon in Victoria for a second time. The course was still a tough one, the hills as challenging as last year, but the conditions were perfect for running – no rain, so overall a more pleasant 23km run. While the run was again the main attraction this visit, Ian and Alison plan to return to the Great Ocean Road next March, to explore further along this scenic road,...

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2 Oceans Half Marathon – Cape Town

Over the Easter Break, Ian Tait successfully completed the 2 Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town, South Africa. Ian and his wife Alison decided it was time to return to Cape Town, exactly 30 years after their previous visit to this beautiful city. The last time they were there, Ian completed the 2 Oceans Ultra Marathon, being a 56 km run through some of the most scenic (and hilly) parts of Cape Town. The 2 Oceans Marathon is known as...

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