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Swaps over choppy waters: deal contingent derivatives provide certainty in uncertain times
In this Insight, we examine deal contingent derivatives, with a particular focus on their benefits over other financial risk mitigation tools such as swaptions and forward starting swaps. ...
Allens advises Reventus Power on offshore wind feasibility licence win
The licence will allow the consortium to assess the feasibility of its proposed offshore wind project before applying for a commercial licence to proceed with construction and operations. Gippsland ...
How to prepare for, and execute, a successful exit
After a relatively subdued 2023, we are predicting that the rest of 2024 will prove to be the year of the exit, with improving macroeconomic conditions providing the ideal environment for the exit of a number of high-quality assets. ...
Policymakers focus on restraint of trade clauses – 'coercive, exploitative and an unfair method of competition'
The Federal Treasury recently published an Issues Paper seeking views to inform its consideration of a potential prohibition on post-termination worker restraints of trade, no-poach and wage fixing agreements, as part of a broader review of Australian competition laws announced last year. ...
Reforms to strengthen and streamline the FIRB regime
On 1 May 2024, the Australian Treasurer announced reforms to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) framework, to make it stronger, more streamlined and more transparent. On the same day, the Government released an updated Foreign Investment Policy document, setting out the reforms. ...
Tesseract v Pascale - a welcome default position on proportionate liability in arbitration
Whether proportionate liability regimes found in State and Commonwealth legislation can apply in arbitration has long been a vexed issue. ...
Microsoft's IP case goes out the window
The most recent decision regarding the six-year intellectual property dispute between Microsoft Corporation and computer retailer and wholesaler CPL serves as a warning about the importance of obtaining all appropriate licences when installing third party software. ...
Circular 15 issuance a baby step towards resolving orphaned transitional wind and solar projects in Vietnam
In this Insight, we unpack the key contents of Circular 15 and assess their likely impact given ongoing uncertainties. ...
What's happening in intellectual property - April 2024
Your regular wrap-up of some of the world's leading and intriguing IP stories. ...
Allens advises Sydney Fish Market on new digital trading platform
SFMblue was delivered through a partnership between the historic Sydney Fish Market and fast-growing, innovative technology company, ShoreTrade. The new online marketplace will allow for ...