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How the ACCC will assess mergers under the new regime
The ACCC has released its draft merger assessment guidelines (Draft Guidelines) for consultation, offering a preview of how it plans to assess mergers under the new mandatory regime (which comes into effect on 1 January 2026). In this Insight, we highlight key aspects of the ACCC's renewed approach ...
Another tranche of proposed financial advice changes lands
Treasury has released a consultation draft Bill to implement part of tranche 2 of the Government's response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). ...
Allens advises on landmark subordinated hybrid deal
The CEFC finance was critical to addressing the financeability challenges posed by large scale transmission projects and unlocked Trangrid’s investment for the development of the HumeLink and VNI ...
Emerging business risks in 2025
We are in the midst of rapid technological advancements, shifting regulatory and political landscapes, evolving social expectations and visible impacts of climate change. ...
APRA releases Discussion Paper on Governance, proposing more prescriptive requirements for banks, insurers and RSE licensees
In the discussion paper released yesterday, APRA says that 'well governed entities are more resilient in times of stress, more agile in times of change, and demonstrate more sophisticated risk judgement'. ...
Allens advises Barrenjoey in connection with Mayur Resources' ~A$100 million placement
Mayur's placement was strongly supported, and upsized to approximately $100m following excess demand in the bookbuild. It included pre-commitments and direct subscriptions from new and existing ...
Allens advises on sale of Tasmania JackJumpers NBL Club
Altor Capital will acquire 51% of the club in mid-2025 before assuming full ownership after a 24-month transition. A substantial proportion of the sale proceeds will be reinvested by the LK Group ...
Allens advises Pacific Green on development and sale of Limestone Coast North BESS project
The 250MW/500MWh BESS is located in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia and is expected to commence commercial operations in early 2027. 'The development of the Limestone Coast North BESS ...
Exits: making warranty and indemnity insurance work for your sale process
Warranty and indemnity insurance ( W&I insurance ) is now a near staple in sale processes run by sellers seeking a clean exit from an investment, especially in the private capital context. However, ...
Stamp duty complexities in Sale and Purchase Agreements: insights from Van Dairy
The recent Tasmanian case of Van Dairy suggests that an agreement to procure a sale of property might be liable to duty as an agreement for sale, even if the owner of the property is not a party to it. considered the status of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) in the context of stamp duty. ...