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Temporary FIRB changes significantly lengthen application review periods
Insight 11 Jun 2020

On 29 March 2020, the Federal Treasurer announced major changes to Australia's foreign investment approval (FIRB) regime to address risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

FWC considers unfair dismissal procedural requirements
Insight 01 Apr 2020

The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has ordered a case be reheard after it was found that adequate consideration was not given at first instance to whether a dismissed employee had been notified of, and given an opportunity to respond to, a valid reason for his dismissal. ...

The new Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration – effective remedy or strange chimera?
Insight 10 Feb 2020

The recently launched Hague Rules on Business and Human Rights Arbitration are an innovative framework for the resolution of business and human rights disputes through international arbitration. We look at how they operate and why companies might elect to arbitrate under the new regime. ...

Allens advises Pacific Equity Partners on acquisition of a 50% stake in LMS Energy
News 20 Sep 2023

LMS Energy is the country’s largest landfill gas operator, with 36 biogas-to-energy facilities, 26 biogas flaring facilities and six solar projects. It focuses on emission reduction through the ...

First NSW REZ access auction – a guide to LTESAs and access rights
Insight 20 Sep 2023

The competitive tenders for long-term energy service agreements (LTESAs) are underway, forming part of the delivery of the NSW Energy Infrastructure Roadmap by the State Government. This Insight gives a high-level overview of the key terms of LTESAs and the REZ access rights agreements. ...

National Electricity and Gas rules update: August 2023
Insight 18 Sep 2023

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of August, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's draft rule in relation to enhancing community engagement for major transmission projects to build and maintain social licence. ...

Supercharging Australia's natural advantage in the global carbon capture and storage race
Insight 18 Sep 2023

With the push to net zero ever more challenging, we look at what might be done to reinvigorate Carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Australia, looking at policy and funding initiatives on offer in the US, the UK and the EU ...

Allens advises underwriters on $714m block trade in Viva Energy
News 15 Sep 2023

Following the block trade, Vitol Investment Partners will continue to have an interest in approximately 30 per cent of Viva Energy's shares, and Viva Energy's free float will increase to ...

A twist in the road for auto class actions
Insight 14 Sep 2023

This Insight summarises our key takeaways from the decision and includes our reflections on the implications for the class action risk facing automakers. ...

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