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ASIC steps up its attack on the use of stub equity in control transactions
ASIC has issued its promised consultation paper on the use of stub equity in control transactions, which will, if adopted, have the potential to make the use of stub equity as an alternative form of consideration in schemes and takeovers more difficult. ...
ASIC seeks to restrict stub equity, ACCC's Acacia Ridge rejection overturned and other developments
ASIC seeks to restrict stub equity in control transactions; ASX reiterates its position on naming counterparties when announcing material transactions; ACCC's Acacia Ridge rejection overturned by Federal Court; and what the Coalition's election win means for employers. ...
Diagnostic methods remain patentable in Australia
The Federal Court has confirmed diagnostic methods remain patent-eligible subject matter in Australia. The Court's highly anticipated decision in the Sequenom case provides a strong impetus for innovators to continue to develop new diagnostic methods in the important field of biotechnology. ...
ASIC continues clamp down on shareholder intention statements
Bidders and targets must exercise caution in securing shareholder support over more than 20 per cent of target shares for bids and schemes, as ASIC continues its clamp down on shareholder intention statements and prepares to issue new guidance on 'truth in takeovers' ...
China's National Carbon Market - one step forward
Draft legislation revealing the intended coverage and mechanics of China's national emissions trading scheme which is due to commence operation within a year has been released for public consultation until 2 May ...
ACCC Electricity Supply and Prices Inquiry
Concerns over rising electricity prices and market concentration within the National Electricity Market led to the ACCC being tasked with investigating the competitiveness of retail electricity prices and supply. ...
Allens secures top rankings on banking and finance league tables
In the syndicated loans league tables, Allens was ranked number one borrower's legal adviser in the Asia-Pacific (ex-Japan) for deal volume by Debtwire and Bloomberg. In addition, Allens was ranked ...
Corporate culture an increasing legal and reputational risk
Significantly, the report's findings move beyond broad recommendations, identifying the key factors singled out by the law and regulators as drivers of corporate culture and naming general counsel, ...
Allens advises on Sydney Airport's market-leading sustainability linked loan
The A$1.4 billion loan is sustainability linked, incentivising Environment, Social and Governance ( ESG ) outcomes by Sydney Airport group members by reference to an independently assessed ...
ECM activity ramping up in 2019
Allens' Co-Heads of ECM, Julian Donnan and Robert Pick noted the uptick in the market is in contrast to 2018 where activity was modest. 'The pipeline looks positive and there is more cause for ...