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2020 employment law highlights
This article highlights the three particularly significant cases that have informed some of the major industrial law reforms proposed by the Government in December 2020, incl: Rossato, Mondelez and Qantas stand downs. ...
Inaugural Allens Pinnacle Scholarship recipient announced
The Pinnacle Foundation provides educational and vocational support to young LGBTIQ+ Australians to realise their full potential and overcome challenges arising from their identity. Curtis is one o ...
COVID-safe behaviour despite lifting of restrictions
Following a year of nationwide lockdowns, employers will need to remain vigilant of COVID-19 risks as more businesses start to return workforces to the physical workplace. ...
JobKeeper ends in March 2021Â
The Federal Government's JobKeeper scheme is due to be entirely phased out from 29 March 2021. Here we provide an update to our previous Insight in relation to the changes to the JobKeeper scheme. ...
Australian IP 2020 year in review
Our snapshot of the Australian IP highlights of 2020 and the key developments to watch in 2021, covering: Copyright & Designs; Trade marks; Patents; and Franchising. ...
Allens extends Perth corporate practice with appointment of new partner and counsel
The appointments are set to propel Allens' market-leading corporate practice in Perth, expanding the firm's equity capital markets (ECM) capability and broadening its client base. Bryn has built a ...
Renewables in Vietnam
The demand for electricity in Vietnam is rising rapidly to power the growing economy. Forecasts predict an annual growth rate for electricity of ‘near-double’ digits in the years to come. We provide an overview of the Vietnamese renewable energy market and discuss recent developments. ...
Can employers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations?
With Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout expected to commence in February, many employers are considering whether they can mandate vaccinations for employees entering their workplace. ...
Government introduces the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2020
The Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response No. 2) Bill 2020 aims to implement the Hayne Royal Commission recommendations in relation to changes to ongoing advice fee arrangements, superannuation trustees passing on advice fees and requiring AFSL holders or authorised representatives (providing entity) to disclose a lack of independence when providing personal advice to retail clients. ...
Allens advises on $4.2bn WestConnex refinancing
The $4.2 billion of new non-recourse debt comprises $3 billion of bank term debt facilities with tenors of three, five and seven years, and a $1.2 billion two-year bridge facility. The interest rat ...