Allens was founded on 22 July 1822, the day after 21-year-old George Allen was admitted as an attorney and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and became the first person to complete their full legal training in Australia. When he began his small legal practice in a cottage on Elizabeth Street in Sydney, he could not have forseen the story that would follow.  ...

Rapid digitalisation and the associated demand for computing power has prompted a rush of investment into the infrastructure that underpins the digital economy. Think data storage and the movement of data through fibre, fixed-line and ...

Danielle Jones is a partner in the Projects practice, specialising in renewable energy infrastructure and advising clients on the energy transition. ...

Natasha Burns is a partner in Allens' Intellectual Property (IP) practice, specialising in trademark law. ...

We aim to foster an inclusive, supportive and collaborative culture. Continuing to progress gender equality and having an equitable and inclusive workplace delivers better outcomes for our people, clients and communities. We are committed ...

In FY25, our social impact continued to reflect a balance of external contributions and internal activities. The following charts show how we’re progressing, where we’ve maintained momentum and where further focus is needed. Relevant ...

The report outlines our environmental, social and governance targets and commitments, and details our efforts to meet those commitments through a range of programs and activities. ...

Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...

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