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The future of mergers in Australia
Australia's merger regime is set for a major overhaul, with reforms coming into effect for deals closing or completing on or after 1 January 2026, impacting transaction timelines from mid-2025. These changes will introduce a single mandatory and suspensory administrative process, replacing the current framework. ...
Federal environmental reform: recasting the EPBC Act
Australia's national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) is 25 years old and undergoing once-in-a-generation reform. Contributing to the reform process, Allens brings a practical perspective on how these changes are evolving and implications for businesses seeking certainty for their developments. ...
Evolving litigation landscape: recent ESG disputes trends
In this Insight, we spotlight emerging trends, reflect on potential implications for future ESG-related disputes and provide practical guidance on both managing stakeholder expectations and mitigating the risk of litigation. ...
Tesseract v Pascale - Proportionate liability in arbitration
The High Court's recently handed-down judgment in Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd  has significant implications for parties subject to existing arbitration agreements and considering it as a mode of dispute resolution in future contracts. ...
WA: the state of the energy transition
Covered in this webinar: Our expert panel will discuss the unique aspects of the WA energy market, including: the North-West Interconnected System; the South-West Interconnected System; and remote generation. ...
What the recent surge in IP filings means for your business
In this Insight, we summarise the Report findings and highlight key factors for businesses to consider in managing their IP risks and IP opportunities. ...
Preparing for voluntary standards and mandatory legislation: a deep dive into Australia's evolving AI regulatory landscape
Over the past few weeks, the Australian Government has published a series of standards, proposals and policies which foreshadow the principles likely to be adopted in mandatory AI legislation once introduced. ...
Mandatory climate-related financial reporting: what we can learn from the EU, UK and New Zealand experience
Covered in this webinar: Practical tips, lessons learned and trip hazards in the early years of disclosures. How businesses have supported their boards to sign off on disclosures, and minimise greenwashing risk. How multinational organisations can manage overlapping climate disclosure duties in multiple jurisdictions. Key legal issues in mandatory disclosure, and the role of in-house counsel and legal advisers in supporting businesses with disclosures. ...
Investing in WA: Capacity Investment Scheme now underway for renewable energy projects
The Federal Government's Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), introduced in late 2023, is now underway in WA. ...