Covered in this webinar: impacts of the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth) and amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) on the approach to management of psychosocial risk; practical steps to guide the approach to managing psychosocial risks within your organisation; designing effective grievance mechanisms in line with company commitments and best practice frameworks; and tips on how to respond to complaints when they do arise, including historical allegations. ...

Covered in this webinar: key structuring considerations for cross-border financing transactions, including choice of lending platform, use of offshore and onshore security, and regulatory licensing requirements; typical legal and regulatory risks faced by foreign lenders and how to navigate core issues such as foreign exchange controls, security registration, and enforceability of foreign judgments and security; recent legal and market developments affecting offshore financings in Vietnam, including changes to the foreign loan registration regime and practical implications for deal structuring and execution; and common pitfalls in cross-border lending to Vietnamese borrowers and tested strategies for mitigating lender risk, as encountered in recent transactions advised by our speakers. ...

Human rights issues facing LGBTQIA+ people across the globe will be explored on a world stage in March 2023, when Sydney WorldPride hosts the largest LGBTQIA+ Human Rights Conference ever to be held in the Southern Hemisphere. Former ...

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A Senior Legal Leader with experience in top-tier law firms and General Counsel roles, Stuart was able to find an engaging and fulfilling leadership opportunity with Allens Adapt. ...

The Australia-Japan relationship is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from the important trading partners to trusted strategic partners who share values and collaborate for the region's stability and economic growth. Our specialist Japan Group provides clients with an excellent proficiency in Japanese business practice, intuitively understanding the needs and business drivers of Japanese corporations and institutions. ...

Our inclusion and diversity strategy focuses on driving inclusive behaviours, building commitment and implementing the right structures across a range to ensure all our people are able to be their best selves and do their best work. Here are some of the ways we're fostering inclusion and diversity. ...

Covered in this webinar: Competition and consumer law update: the ACCC's focus on unfair dealings. Technology: how retailers can leverage data-driven personalised marketing while navigating spam compliance and a changing privacy regulatory landscape. Intellectual property: the rise of 'dupe culture', and liability for IP infringements by third-party service providers. ...

The ability to thrive in an increasingly digital world is critical to survival. We help organisations navigate and leverage the legal, regulatory and commercial landscape, to turn their digital transformation vision to reality. ...