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Recovering settlement amounts arising from misconduct of an employee and setting off against statutory entitlements
The Full Federal Court of Australia has decided that an employer could not only recover amounts paid to settle proceedings arising from the misconduct of a former CEO, but could also set off those amounts against the statutory entitlements that were owed to that individual upon their dismissal. ...
Allens reappoints Richard Spurio as Managing Partner
The firm's Chairman, Fiona Crosbie, said: 'The decision to reappoint Richard reflects our confidence in his leadership and the clear strategy he has developed for Allens. Richard has gone about his ...
Future Directions: the ESB's vision for Transmission Access Reform
We provide a snapshot of the 'hybrid model' and explore how the ESB will work with Energy Ministers and stakeholders to finally agree upon, and implement, the reforms needed for this complex and critical piece of the energy transition puzzle. ...
ChatGPT in law: unlocking new opportunities while managing the risks
As legal professionals around the globe settle into another year of work, they have been confronted by a new existential threat from OpenAI's much discussed AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Many lawyers have been asking similar questions: will my job exist this time next year? How accurate is it at answering th ...
Allens advises ConnectEast on EastLink Tollway refinancing
Comprising a combination of short-medium term bank debt and long dated 10 year institutional term loan debt with bank and non-bank institutions, the refinancing debt was successfully raised against ...
Is two better than one? A look at dual scheme of arrangement and takeover bid structures
The recent contest for control of Nitro Software Limited has thrust the strategy of concurrent scheme of arrangement and 'fall back' takeover bid structures back into the spotlight. We unpack it in our insight. ...
Allens advises financiers on Australia's largest renewable portfolio financing to date
The firm advised the syndicate on an innovative portfolio debt financing package that will see Squadron Energy become Australia’s largest renewable energy investor, operator and developer, with an ...
Quality of Advice Review final report - a snapshot
We provide an overview of the recommendations and implications for industry. If fully implemented, the changes would be the most radical overhaul of the financial advice laws since FoFA. ...
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. ...