1471-1480 of 2668 results
Key changes to the Property Law Act 2023
The Property Law Act 2023 (the Act) passed Parliament on 25 October 2023. The Act aims to simplify, streamline and modernise Queensland's property law regime by replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld). ...
13 recommendations to mitigate risk in sustainability statements and greenwashing
This Insight considers some key emerging trends in ASIC's and the ACCC's enforcement activities around greenwashing and sustainability that will be major themes in 2023. ...
Allens advises Liontown Resources on $1.2b debt and equity package to fund Kathleen Valley project
The package will fund Liontown's Kathleen Valley Lithium Project, one of the world's most significant new long-life lithium projects. Allens also advised Liontown on its response to the proposed ...
Allens maintains top spot as Australia's leading project financing legal adviser
The firm advised on a number of transactions over the period, including: the sponsors on the refinancing of the Kwinana gas fired power station in Western Australia; the syndicate of lenders on ...
Allens tops Asia Pacific loans legal advisor rankings
Across Asia Pacific (ex Japan), Allens ranked: First by value and deal count for Legal Advisor – Borrower (Bloomberg) First by value and deal count for Borrower's Legal Counsel (Debtwire) First by ...
ESG class actions: an emerging focus on supply chain risk
Class action claims against companies alleging adverse human rights impacts are increasing globally. While damages may be sought, such claims are increasingly being used to drive change in company policies and practices. ...
Recovery and exit planning – new requirements for APRA-regulated entities
APRA has released Prudential Standard CPS 190: Recovery and exit planning (CPS 190), which aims to ensure that all APRA-regulated entities are prepared for scenarios that may impact the financial viability of their business. In this Insight, we provide an overview of the new requirements in CPS 190. ...
Settlement stage common fund orders receive the green light
Common fund orders are back following a unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court that they are permissible when sought at the settlement stage of a class action. ...
Big changes incoming: consultation opens on amendments to the PPSA
The Federal Government has invited public consultation on its proposed changes to the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth). The changes are extensive, and will implement most of the 394 recommendations from the 2015 Whittaker Review. ...
Regulating crypto – token mapping consultation paper hints at future licensing regime
The Australian Government published its consultation paper Token Mapping. In this Insight, we provide an overview of the Government's proposed approach and how it will impact regulatory reform in the crypto-asset sector. ...