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Corporate governance beyond shareholder interests
Insight 14 Aug 2018

The proposed 4th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles amp Recommendations includes substantial changes to Principle 3 Instil the desired culture to focus squarely on social licence to operate with stronger reference to stakeholders beyond shareholders and specific recommendations on ...

Sportsbet takes punt on descriptive mark
Insight 24 Jul 2019

The decision in Sportsbet Pty Ltd [2019] ATMO 86 regarding the inherent capacity to distinguish of the mark SAME GAME MULTI provides a timely reminder of the perils of adopting descriptive trade marks. ...

Has the ATO tolled the bell for demerger and acquisition scheme structures?
Insight 13 Jul 2018

The Deputy Commissioner of Taxation has formally refused a request from AMA Group Limited for demerger relief in connection with a demerger and acquisition transaction involving private equity firm Blackstone casting doubt on the availability of capital gains and income-tax relief for transactions ...

National Electricity and Gas rules update: April 2023
Insight 22 May 2023

In our latest update, we examine the progress of new and existing rule change requests to the AEMC across the month of April, as well as take a closer look at the AEMC's final rule on minimum access standards for inverter-based resources. ...

Government intervention in the domestic gas market—2023 Draft ADGSM Guidelines
Insight 17 Feb 2023

As part of its proposed package of reforms to respond to increased gas prices and a forecast shortfall of gas supply on the east coast of Australia, the Australian Government has fast-tracked amendments to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM). ...

Sydney Airport acquisition named M&A Deal of the Year
News 19 May 2023

This is the second year the firm has worked on the M&A Deal of the Year, with the merger of Santos and Oil Search taking out the award in 2022. 'We are fortunate to have clients that trust us with ...

Allens named Chambers' Australian Law Firm of the Year
News 18 May 2023

The award caps off a year of working alongside clients on some of the market's largest and most complex projects, disputes and transactions. 'We are incredibly grateful for the trust our clients ...

Australian Government locks in final details of the Safeguard Mechanism reforms
Insight 18 May 2023

The Government has released its slate of detailed subordinate legislation that will support the reformed Safeguard Mechanism scheme. This means that the Government has issued the full suite of initial Safeguard Mechanism reforms set to launch on 1 July 2023. ...

'A ticking time bomb': limitations in cyber cover for known vulnerabilities and end-of-life hardware
Insight 17 May 2023

Insurers heavily scrutinise organisations' ability to prevent, anticipate and withstand cyber-attacks when deciding whether or not to offer cyber insurance. This Insight explains what known vulnerabilities are; the approach commonly adopted by insurers; and what you can do to mitigate the risk. ...

The AI-generated picture becomes clearer: key legal considerations emerging for generative AI developers and their customers
Insight 17 May 2023

With rapid developments, it is proving increasingly difficult to stay across the full range of implications for the use and regulation of generative AI tools. This Insight is intended to provide an update on the developments in generative. ...

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