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Trustee insolvency - the Full Federal Court weighs in to the debate
The Full Federal court released its decision in Jones (Liquidator) v Matrix Partners Pty Ltd that trust assets should be applied first in paying employees and other statutory preferred creditors. ...
Allens advises LGT Crestone on acquisition of Commonwealth Private Advice
The business includes 19 investment advisers, approximately 500 clients and more than $5 billion in client assets. As part of the agreement, LGT Crestone will also integrate approximately 40 ...
ASIC's new work schedule and priorities in light of the COVID-19 crisis
On 14 April, ASIC published a media release detailing changes to its regulatory framework and priorities in light of COVID-19. This follows an earlier statement by ASIC, which indicated that it would temporarily change its regulatory work and priorities to allow it and regulated entities to focus on the impact of COVID-19. ...
Allens advises lenders on $1bn Pilbara Minerals revolving credit facility
The facility replaces Pilbara Minerals' existing loan facility, providing greater financial flexibility for refinancing and general corporate and working capital purposes. The lender group, compris ...
PPS deregulation measures to take effect
From 1 October 2015 short-term leases of serial numbered goods will no longer be deemed security interests under the PPSA Businesses should review their current PPS policies and where appropriate implement changes to processes as Partner Karla Fraser and Lawyer Katharine Ward explain ...
APRA increasing scrutiny of expenditure by superannuation trustees
In this Insight, we highlight what APRA plans to do over the coming 12 months through surveillance and enforcement action and areas of its likely focus, and then set out practical steps trustees can take now to prepare for increased scrutiny and possible enforcement action from APRA. ...
Allens advises Global Switch on $2.12b sale of Australian data centre operations
HMC has agreed to acquire 100% of Global Switch Australia Holdings (GSA) as part of its broader strategy to establish a global digital infrastructure platform. GSA's two adjoining data centres in ...
The impact of Australia's proposed new merger laws on takeover bid tactics and strategies
In this Insight we delve into some of the practical implications of these new rules for takeovers of listed companies in Australia, particularly those bids which do not raise any competition concerns, and which currently don't require any ACCC approval. ...
PPS deregulation measures one step closer
A long-awaited change designed to reduce the compliance burden for security interests arising from short-term leases of serial numbered goods is one step closer to becoming law Partner Karla Fraser and Law Graduate Katharine Ward report ...
Allens advises lenders on reaching financial close for BCI Minerals' $981m Mardie Project financing
The syndicate of lenders includes Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, Export Finance Australia, Export Development Canada, Westpac Banking Corporation, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of ...