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Report: Our look ahead to the private equity market in Australia
With the current exit cycle coming to an end for many sponsors and large amounts of dry powder waiting to be deployed were expecting an uptick in new investment activity in Australia by private equity sponsors There are some key trends and sectors to look out for in 2017 The Private Equity team at ...
Australia's foreign investment regime - Budget changes
The Australian Government flagged a number of changes to Australias foreign investment regime in the 2017 Budget In a welcome development the changes seek to simplify an otherwise complex regime and encourage foreign investment in Australia Partner Wendy Rae and Associate Nick Kefalianos examine the ...
Competition news
In Touch looks at what's been happening in Competition this month and what it means for your business ...
Competition news
In Touch looks at what's been happening in Competition this month and what it means for your business ...
Federal Court imposes highest penalty to date
The Full Federal Court has allowed the ACCCs appeal and imposed penalties of 46 million for cartel conduct on Japanese wire harness manufacturer Yazaki Corporation The penalty was increased to 46 million from 95 million on appeal and is the highest-ever penalty under the Competition and Consumer Act ...
Competition news
In Touch looks at what's been happening in Competition this month and what it means for your business ...
Last minute increase to scheme consideration - a more flexible approach?
A recent Federal Court decision shows a pragmatic approach by the court, in relation to takeover bids effected by way of scheme of arrangement ...
Acquiring a business? How to 'transfer' social media accounts
Our IP team frequently assists with the sale or purchase of a business, advising on the scope of relevant IP to be transferred and how to transfer that IP ...
Defamation law developments in the digital context
The NSW Attorney-General has released the long-awaited statutory review of the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), recommending that consideration be given to certain changes to the Model Defamation Provisions that form the basis for the National Uniform Defamation Law. The High Court's decision in Trkulja v ...
Drones – a patent perspective
The military and high-priced wedding videographers are no longer the only ones actively using drones. Companies from a variety of fields are coming up with innovative uses for drone technologies, and patenting them. Associate Evan Wilcox, aeronautical engineer turned patent attorney, describes a few ...