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Compulsory social insurance regime is to apply to foreign employees in Vietnam
Social insurance contributions from foreign employees working in Vietnam and their employers were required from 1 January 2018 but lack of guidance has meant a hold on the practice until now The Government has finally issued a long-awaited decree that implements the compulsory social insurance ...
Patent term extensions under siege: a new era of challenges for pharmaceutical patentees
A recent Federal Court decision has struck down a patent term extension granted to Novartis for its blockbuster heart failure drug Entresto. The decision in Novartis AG v Pharmacor Pty Limited follows a recent trend of successful challenges by generic pharmaceutical companies. ...
Unfair trading practices: design of the long-awaited prohibition takes shape
On 15 November 2024, the Federal Government released a Consultation Paper that provided further information on the design of the long-awaited unfair trading practices prohibition. ...
Allens advises on slam dunk investment in WNBL
The recently finalised deal sees a consortium formed with Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate for the acquisition, with the group to assume control of the WNBL in April 2025. 'We are excited to have ...
Long-anticipated rules on cross-border lending into Vietnam finally issued
After various rounds of drafts and consultations, on 30 June 2023 the State Bank of Vietnam (the SBV) finally issued the long-anticipated regulations on non-government guaranteed cross-border foreign loans under Circular No. 08/2023/TT-NHNN (the New Circular). ...
Terminating M&A deals for material adverse change
In October 2024, the English Commercial Court delivered an important decision in BM Brazil concerning the ability of a buyer to rely on a material adverse change (MAC) condition to terminate an M&A deal. ...
Australia's first green and social loan
In recent years, the Australian market has shifted towards sustainability and the adoption of sustainable finance. This approach is not only driving businesses in the direction of long-term economic growth but fostering environmental stewardship and enhancing social well-being. Nick Adkins, Allens Partner, is joined by Di Mantell, CEO of Celsus – the holder of the PPP concession to build and operate the Royal Adelaide Hospital, one of Australia's largest and most advanced hospitals. ...
Allens advises China Construction Bank on Pacific Hydro acquisition financing
Allens has advised China Construction Bank Corporation, Sydney Branch on two syndicated facilities of approximately A$1 billion and US$1.7 billion to fund the acquisition of Pacific Hydro and other ...
Long-awaited NSW Renewable Energy Planning Framework delivers greater certainty for renewable energy projects
The NSW Government has released the final version of its new Renewable Energy Planning Framework (Framework), nearly a year after the draft Energy Policy Framework (Draft Framework) was released for public comment last November. ...
Allens advises Brambles on sale of CHEP India business
The sale sees Brambles divest its CHEP India business to LEAP India Private Limited, a leading Indian returnable packaging services provider, with completion expected by the first quarter of 2025. ...