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Updates to Vietnam's management and use of ODA and concessional loans from foreign donors
Since 1993, Vietnam has attracted more than USD 80 billion in Official Development Aid (ODA) and concessional loans, making it one of the largest ODA beneficiaries globally[1]. The Vietnamese Government has repeatedly affirmed the importance of ODA funds in socio-economic development and considered ...
Four key legal developments NSW mine operators need to watch in 2022
NSW mine operators should closely monitor the trends emerging from planning and court decisions, particularly operators with upcoming expansions or new projects that will require new or modified approvals. It is also important for mine operators to be across the numerous pending legal reforms which will come into effect in 2022 and ensure they are complying with the new requirements. ...
Antibody patent protection in Australia
Many of the top selling drugs in Australia are antibodies, all part of a global market estimated to reach US$140 billion this year. Recently, the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved the ...
What the top five cybersecurity trends mean for your business in 2022
Cybercrime continued to dominate headlines throughout 2021, with the global cost of cybercrime predicted to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025 . As governments continue to navigate how to best deter cyber criminals, organisations must remain vigilant in the face of increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity attacks – arising from within and outside their organisation. We look at the top five cybersecurity trends that defined 2021 and what they mean for Australian businesses in 2022 ...
ASIC's review into responsible entity governance
In ASIC's 2021-2025 corporate plan published in August last year, ASIC identified the governance of managed investment schemes and responsible entities as an area of focus to reduce the risk of harm to investors exposed to poor governance. ...
Allens advises Meridian Energy Limited on $740m sale
Meridian is New Zealand's largest electricity generator and is dual listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the New Zealand Exchange. 'We are pleased to have advised Meridian on the sale o ...
When enforcement cannot undermine the confidentiality of arbitration
The decision highlights the court’s pro-arbitration stance and the value it places on respecting confidentiality arrangements agreed between parties in private arbitration. ...
Allens tops infrastructure league tables
The firm ranked first in Australia and New Zealand for volume and value of deals across: Infrastructure (legal and financial advisers) Transport (legal advisers) Social Infrastructure (legal ...
Allens appoints M&A tax specialist
Over her 20 year career, Ellen has advised on a range of domestic and international M&A transactions, corporate restructures, post-acquisition integrations, international tax planning, distressed ...