In an environment of increased regulatory scrutiny and litigation risk, it is critical to have systems and processes in place to manage business and conduct risk in your organisation. Should those risks materialise into disputes or ...

Andrew (he/him) is a Senior Associate specialising in disputes. In 2014, he was part of an Allens team that helped the High Court arrive at a landmark judgment that contributed to the appropriate recognition of intersex and gender diverse people in Australia and abroad. ...

United Nations Global Compact Allens was a foundation signatory to the United Nations Global Compact in 2001, and our continuing goal is to promote and uphold the Compact's 10 principles including those relating to human rights, labour ...

Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...

I come from a conservative background where growing up I didn't have much, if any, exposure to the LGBTQIA+ community. It wasn't until I became a lawyer that I had any real exposure to the community and met people like me. I recall ...

Unlocking value with private capital  Private capital markets have expanded rapidly in recent years, evolving into a diverse and sophisticated ecosystem that spans numerous asset classes, including private equity, venture capital, private ...

Class action risk is changing. While filings remain high, consumer claims now dominate and, for the first time in over a decade, the banking sector is not the biggest target.  ...