I didn't know what I wanted to do when I left school. My sister and a few family friends had all attended the same business college and suggested that's where I should start. So I went to business college in 2011 and somehow ended up with ...

2024 was marked by significant developments in the energy sector, particularly in Western Australia, where we saw increasing interest in the decarbonisation market and renewable energy infrastructure. But some key challenges have inhibited ...

The scrutiny that investors and other stakeholders apply to boards and governance practices increased significantly in 2024. Some directors are telling us they're experiencing the most uncertain times in their board careers, impacted by ...

We first started talking about the intersection of AI and IP back in 2019. At that time, the uptake of AI in a corporate context was limited. But we anticipated the emerging IP issues and were starting to have discussions with our clients. ...

For the past few years, everyone has been talking optimistically about the growth of private credit in Australia. In 2024, private credit issuance dominated large cap deals in the Australian leveraged loan market. For the first time, there ...

Across the board in 2024, we've seen increased enforcement appetite from Australian regulators. That's likely to be an ongoing trend in 2025. A key focus of my conversations with clients has been Australia's new merger regime. ...

I come from a conservative background where growing up I didn't have much, if any, exposure to the LGBTQIA+ community. It wasn't until I became a lawyer that I had any real exposure to the community and met people like me. I recall ...

The legal system can be really difficult to navigate as an individual. Working at a law firm, it's our bread and butter, and I think it's only fair we give back to the community and share those skills with people who really need it. Allens ...

I've never felt more driven in an organisation than at Allens, which is solely due to the excellence that surrounds me. From the leadership team, which is committed to fostering the best in us, to the graduates, lawyers and partners who ...

Michelle is a partner in our Corporate practice, specialising in Financial Services Regulation. Michelle recently delivered the Quality of Advice Review to government. ...