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In Touch: ACCC announces 2022–23 Product Safety Priorities and other developments
The latest in competition and consumer law. ...
'Rate my builder' – next step in NSW Government rating regime
Marking a further step in the New South Wales Government's 'Construct NSW' building and construction industry reforms, the Independent Construction Industry Ratings Tool (iCIRT) – which assesses construction professionals against a series of criteria2 – has released the first 19 developers and builders to have a public rating. In this Insight, we explain iCIRT's potential impact, and what action construction professionals and businesses can be taking now. ...
Allens advises TfNSW on $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass Project
The project includes a 14 kilometre bypass of Coffs Harbour, which will save 11 minutes travel time. The project forms part of the Pacific Highway upgrade, which is one of the largest road ...
Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses – when does an arbitration agreement become 'operative'?
A recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court considered a multi-tiered dispute resolution provision that required negotiation and expert determination before a party could refer a dispute to arbitration. In a move away from earlier authorities, the court found that the agreement to arbitrate in such a clause was 'operative' even if the negotiation and mediation steps had not yet been satisfied. The decision takes a broad view of when Australian courts must refer disputes to arbitration. ...
Allens expands infrastructure expertise with appointment of new partner
Kip specialises in construction and major projects across the infrastructure, property and energy and resources sectors. She has advised a broad range of clients on various aspects of project ...
In Touch: ACCC institutes proceedings against Uber; and other developments
In Touch: ACCC institutes proceedings against Uber; and other developments ...
'Fiendishly difficult' – duty of care to impact more NSW building projects
The recent Goodwin Street Developments decision provides much-needed guidance on the application of the statutory duty of care owed by builders (and certain building professionals) to property owners under section 37 of the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 . ...
Allens advises on $11 billion Metro Tunnel
Allens has advised the financiers to the Cross Yarra Partnership on the successful close of the Metro Tunnel Package and related packages of the $11 billion Melbourne Metro Project. The Melbourne ...
The new corporate collective investment vehicle: Wholesale application?
This Insight considers whether the new Corporate Collective Inestment Vehichle is likely to replace the unit trust as the vehicle of choice for wholesale (as opposed to retail) fund structures. ...