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Enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment schemes
In the wake of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund collapses, the Australian Government has released a Consultation Paper on 'enhancing oversight and governance of managed investment ...
A year of regulatory reform in the NEM and what it means for you in 2026
Keeping up with developments in the energy sector can be overwhelming. Consultation papers, regulatory directives, webinars and bulletins continue to flow from all levels of government and a growing a ...
Vietnam’s first e-Labour Contract Platform: what it means for you
This Insight provides a brief overview of the Platform and what companies should know if they are considering transitioning from paper‑based contracts to e‑labour contracts in 2026. ...
Beyond breach: assessing proportionality in claims for rectification damages
In this Insight, we consider the recent decision of the Supreme Court of Victoria in Stanley v EWH Constructions West Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 699 (Stanley), which clarifies the matters a court will conside ...
A big tick for tech: High Court declines to reopen patentability battle
On 5 February 2026, the High Court of Australia1 (Australia's ultimate appellate court) refused the Commissioner of Patent's application for special leave to appeal from the decision of the Full Court ...
Vietnam’s insurance market rebounds: what foreign investors need to know
Vietnam’s insurance sector, supported by favourable demographics and low insurance penetration, has long been an attractive destination for foreign investment. Although the market faced a tempor ...
Criminal and civil frameworks for imposing liability on directors
In late 2025, the Australian Institute of Company Directors published a paper prepared by Allens which analyses the regime for imposing liability on company directors in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, ...
The impact of the ACCC mandatory merger regime on real estate transactions
The final regulations for the new merger regime were released in December and included changes to the asset, serial acquisition and control thresholds and expanded exemptions. The majority of the amen ...
Preparing for the post-quantum era of security
David is a Partner in Technology, Media and Telecommunications with significant experience in major technology and outsourcing procurement deals. ...
Health and safety governance
In a rapidly shifting regulatory environment, boards can no longer treat health and safety oversight as a static compliance exercise. Emerging reforms, test cases and technologies are reshaping expect ...