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Increased whistleblower protections, and more to come...
The Federal Parliament has passed an industrial relations bill that includes significant increases to the whistleblower protections applicable to unions and employer organisations In what would be a comprehensive overhaul of Australias whistleblower laws the Federal Government has separately agreed ...
Corporate culture an increasing legal and reputational risk
Significantly, the report's findings move beyond broad recommendations, identifying the key factors singled out by the law and regulators as drivers of corporate culture and naming general counsel, ...
Australia has lifted certain sanctions on Iran
In response to recent confirmation that Iran has met its international nuclear commitments the Australian Government has lifted all nuclear-related economic and financial sanctions against that country ...
Defending unfair preference claims: set-off and security revisited
A recent Federal Court decision has highlighted two grounds on which creditors should consider defending unfair preference claims which are brought by liquidators Partner Chris Prestwich and Lawyer Tim Chiang look at a case that deals with what constitutes an unsecured debt and the extent to which ...
Bankruptcy and insolvency law reforms and the innovation agenda
The Federal Government has released a Proposals Paper on possible changes to bankruptcy and insolvency laws that will form part of its broader National Innovation and Science Agenda Reform to bankruptcy and insolvency law has been identified as an area that could contribute to changing the culture ...
Insolvency Law Reform Bill - harmonisation not radical reform
The Federal Government has released its package of reforms to Australia's personal and corporate insolvency laws which Includes a draft Bill that proposes to streamline the regulatory framework applying to insolvency practitioners ...
Allens advises senior financiers on Ventura Bus Company refinancing
Allens has advised a syndicate of senior lenders on the refinancing of Ventura Bus Company's existing debt facilities, which included senior debt, mezzanine debt and third ranking notes. The ...
Allens advises Pacific Hydro on global funding platform
Allens has advised Pacific Hydro on the implementation of a new $670 million global funding platform to provide financing across a portfolio of renewable energy assets throughout Australia and Chil ...
Allens advises the lenders on $925 million refinancing of Growthpoint Properties
Allens has acted for the syndicate lenders in connection with the refinance and restructure of ASX-listed Growthpoint Properties' A$925 million syndicated bank debt facilities. The deal was led by ...
Allens acts for GIC on student accommodation purchase
Allens has acted for Singapore-based sovereign wealth fund GIC on the establishment of its joint venture with Macquarie for the purchase of an interest in specialist student accommodation developer ...