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What is on the horizon for competition and consumer laws?
In his recent address to the RBB Economics Forum, ACCC Chairman Rod Sims identified a number of key focus areas for the regulator. The Chairman offered valuable insight into potential future developments in the competition and consumer law space, including the ACCC's approach to mergers, the possible introduction of a prohibition against unfair trading practices, and further scrutiny of the agricultural sector. We explore the impact of the ACCC's agenda on the food and beverage sector. ...
Real estate M&A and industry review
The real estate industry continues to evolve in a technology focused world, unlocking new REITs (real estate investment trusts) and investment opportunities. Against a backdrop of low bond yields, easing monetary policy and global volatility, our real estate sector M&A experts share insights and consider what opportunities lay ahead for the real estate Mergers and Acquisitions sector. ...
Court clears Vodafone/TPG merger
Allens acted for Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited to secure the Federal Court's approval for its merger with TPG Telecom Limited. In finding against the ACCC, Justice Middleton held the merger would not have the likely effect of substantially lessening competition. ...
Nucleus corporate law developments: ASIC to sample whistleblower policies; indexation of FIRB screening thresholds; Vodafone/TPG merger cleared in Federal Court; ACCC to commence home loan pricing inquiry; and other corporate law developments
Nucleus corporate law developments: ASIC to sample whistleblower policies; indexation of FIRB screening thresholds; Vodafone/TPG merger cleared in Federal Court; ACCC to commence home loan pricing inquiry; and other corporate law developments ...
PE Horizons 2020
Record levels of capital and a turning market for Australia. It's a new decade for private equity (PE) in Australia. After a drop in activity in 2019, we expect both buyside and exit activity levels to pick up considerably in 2020. ...
Consumer Data Right Rules – what do the changes mean for you?
As part of the CDR rollout, as of 6 February 2020 the Big 4 banks are now required to disclose certain types of product data following a request, with the first types of consumer data to be shared from 1 July 2020. ...
Allens advises Sumitomo Australia on Infinite Energy acquisition
Infinite Energy operates across various sectors of the WA energy industry, including providing power solutions for large commercial and industrial customers, selling solar photovoltaic ( PV ) and ...
Allens advises Bain Capital Private Equity on acquisition of Camp Australia
Allens has advised Bain Capital Private Equity on its acquisition of Camp Australia, a leading provider of outside school hours care programs. Camp Australia has more than 28 years of experience ...
Allens advises ACCIONA on Geotech acquisition
Allens has advised ACCIONA on its acquisition of Australian engineering and construction group Geotech. The deal includes a cash payment of $197 million and a 17.6 per cent stake in a new subsidiar ...
Allens advises Freudenberg on $80m acquisition of cleaning giant
Allens has advised Freudenberg Household Products Pty Ltd on its acquisition of E.D. Oates Pty Ltd from GUD Holdings Limited for $80 million. The acquisition of Oates, Australia's market leader in ...