This includes jokes, assumptions, stereotypes and myths about LGBTQIA+ culture: these comments are harmful. Taking the time to explain that someone’s behaviour is inappropriate and why, can be a good way to get people to start thinking ...

What is LGBTIQ+ inclusive language? The Inclusive language guide is for all Allens employees. It explains how to use language respectfully and inclusively when working with and referring to LGBTIQ+ colleagues and clients. Using inclusive ...

At Allens, we’ve always believed that innovation is most powerful when it’s thoughtful — and when it brings people along for the journey. As AI continues to reshape the legal landscape, we’re proud to be helping lead the conversation, not ...

Scams and fraudulent communications are increasing, with scammers using advanced tactics to impersonate reputable organisations, including law firms. These communications can be highly convincing, using official logos, familiar language, ...

Phillip Cornwell AM, a distinguished former partner of Allens, has been recognised in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List for his significant service to conservation and the environment, community health and the legal profession. ...

There is a growing appetite for litigation and regulatory enforcement in the insurance industry. In the wake of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (the Financial Services ...

One of the most significant developments in the loan markets over the past year or so has been the rapid increase in the use of green and sustainable financing products. These include sustainability-linked loans, green loans, social loans ...

Assisting boards, senior executives, in-house counsel, sustainability teams, and risk and compliance leaders to act as strategic partners within their organisations as they shape their ESG agenda. ...

Class action risk is changing. While filings remain high, consumer claims now dominate and, for the first time in over a decade, the banking sector is not the biggest target.  ...

In PE Horizons 2021, we predicted the year could be one of, if not the, busiest years ever for dealmakers in Australia. Although our prediction proved to be correct, to the surprise of many, traditional PE investors had a relatively mixed ...