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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. ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
Australian law in 2022: Outlook and expected developments
In 2022 we can expect law reform in a range of areas that are both locally and globally significant: cybersecurity; privacy and data; and environmental, social and governance, with a particular focus on climate change. Corporate, financial, data and consumer reforms will also feature. ...
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 ...
New changes to the Papua New Guinea Companies Act
In this Insight, we detail the potential impacts of the recent changes made to the Papua New Guinea Companies Act. ...
Global ESG themes shaping the Australian legal outlook
2022 will provide a practical demonstration of the appetite for ESG-led change that governments, major corporates and financial institutions all have, and how far this will feed into smaller businesses and everyday life. We explore key ESG themes shaping the legal outlook for businesses in 2022. ...
Dismissal of unvaccinated retirement village worker upheld
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has upheld the dismissal of a Maintenance Manager at a retirement village, finding that he was incapable of performing the inherent requirements of his job because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. ...