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Worth the wait? Release of draft mandatory data breach notification laws
Following a period of industry consultation the Federal Government has introduced updated legislation that will introduce a mandatory data breach notification scheme The new Bill will amend the Privacy Act 1988 Cth when it comes into force and will apply to all Australian companies currently subject ...
Room to move in joint operating agreements
The Western Australian Supreme Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in Apache v Santos allowing the appeal by Apache and overturning the first instance decision The Appeal Courts decision has important implications for the interpretation of joint operating agreements and the ability of ...
Supply chains in the spotlight: Establishing an Australian Modern Slavery Act
The Australian Government has announced the launch of a broad inquiry into establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia The inquiry will consider whether the introduction of anti-slavery legislation would strengthen and improve Australias current regime to combat slavery If introduced a Modern ...
Financial advice and fees - ASIC reports
ASIC released its report Financial advice Fees for no service today It says that there has been a systemic failure by advice licensees within some of the major banks and AMP to provide ongoing advice in return for ongoing fees The report relates chiefly to arrangements between licensees and clients ...
Allens advises on major shipping finance deal
Allens has advised ANZ and NAB as lenders on a matter that will see Mermaid Marine Australia Limited (MMA) receive new debt facilities, including a US$227 million facility, to part-fund its S$625 ...
Allens appointed to advise NSW Government on Electricity Network Transactions
Allens has been appointed as the lead legal adviser to the New South Wales Government on the proposed divestment of its electricity network assets by way of 49 per cent long-term leases. The initia ...
School's out, but Plenary Schools is in for education PPP
Allens has advised the Plenary Schools consortium on its winning tender for the Queensland Schools Project. Under the deal, which reached financial close in December 2013, Plenary Schools will ...
Shareholder activism on the rise as Allens defends Antares against US hedge fund
Australian companies need to be prepared for the possibility of an approach by shareholder activists, according to the lead partner acting for Antares Energy Limited in a bid by a US hedge fund to ...
River of red tape continues to rise
The financial services industry is wading in more red tape despite attempts by the Federal Government to cut regulation for business, according to a leading financial services regulation lawyer. ...
Allens appoints first group of Managing Associates
Allens has appointed its first group of Managing Associates, a new role which recognises lawyers with exceptional legal, commercial and relationship skills. The 29 Managing Associates will begin in ...