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Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 1) Act 2021 – now in force

On 9 August 2021, the Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No.1) Bill 2021 finally passed the Senate, with amendments.

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Electronic execution and online meetings – permanent reforms are on the way

On 25 June 2021, Commonwealth Treasury issued an exposure draft of legislation to make permanent reforms to the Corporations Act in relation to electronic execution of documents and online meetings...

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Is it time for a superannuation fund merger?

With mounting pressure from the regulator and the burden of administrative costs, super funds are making the decision to merge more often than before; at least 28 have taken the step since 2014.

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Issues in private M&A resulting from COVID-19

This piece is designed to prompt thoughts of what changes may be required in private M&A documents in order to accommodate and allocate risks relating to COVID-19 and the fallout from this pandemic.

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Capital raising relief – a cautionary tale

ASIC and ASX have both announced temporary changes to their respective regulatory regimes to facilitate capital raisings for listed entities in response to the economic impact of COVID-19.

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Steering through uncertain seas: creditor solutions to navigating COVID-19

Times are changing rapidly with the current flow of Coronavirus measures introduced to support businesses in debt and distress.

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COVID-19: temporary changes to meeting provisions under the Corporations Act

The Commonwealth Treasurer exercised emergency powers under the Corporations Act to facilitate virtual meetings and electronic execution of documents by companies.

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JWS Private Treaty M&A dictionary

The JWS Private Treaty M&A dictionary provides clear and simple definitions of many commonly used terms in unregulated sale and purchase transactions in Australia.

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ACCC red lights not fatal for mergers

A red light from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) is not necessarily fatal when it comes to seeking approval for mergers but red light Statement of Issues (SOI) are becoming...

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Practical Law Guide: Merger control in Australia

Sar Katdare and Andrew Willekes have prepared an easy to use Q&A on merger control in Australia.

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Changes to the ASX Listing Rules

Late last year the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) released its consultation paper “Simplifying, clarifying and enhancing the integrity and efficiency of the ASX Listing Rules”. After...

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Myer class action: another good news, bad news story?

The Myer continuous disclosure class action decision1 is a landmark: the first judgment in a securities class action in Australia, and the first case explicitly accepting “market-based causation...

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International Comparative Legal Guide: Private Equity 2019

A practical cross-border insight into private equity.

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Review 2019

With significant regulatory change coming into effect the spotlight is staying firmly on culture, ethics and regulatory compliance. An organisation’s social licence to operate remains a priority...

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Dealings between major shareholders in a scheme of arrangement – without needing joint bid relief

The Federal Court has approved one of the more novel schemes of arrangement in recent times, where the bidder (already a major shareholder), required that both the target’s Executive Chairman...

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When should a director refrain from recommending a scheme?

The information to be sent to target shareholders seeking their approval of a scheme of arrangement is required to include whether or not each director recommends approval of the scheme; or if a...

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Employee Incentive Plans – which plan should you adopt?

What are employee incentive plans and why do employers use them?

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Insights from the 2019 Global AgInvesting Conference in NYC

Amit Jois reflects on the key takeaways from the 2019 Global AgInvesting conference in NYC

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Practical Law Guide: Investing in Australia

A Q&A guide to investing in Australia.

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FIRB releases new guidance notes for foreign purchasers

On 25 September, Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board issued 2 guidance notes, designed to clarify Australia’s foreign investment policy in 2 key areas - acquisition of agricultural land and...

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Data control conditions for foreign investment approvals in Australia

Recent decisions by the Treasurer of Australia indicate a growing trend towards the imposition of data control conditions in connection with foreign investment approvals. Investors should allow for...

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Security for payment in scrip transactions: a viable option in Australia?

How can novel structuring and proper care achieve security for payment in scrip transactions?

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Australia’s media reform and its impact on M&A activity

On 16 October 2017, the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017 (Cth) was passed by Australia’s House of Representatives and granted Royal assent. Following the Royal...

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Reform of Part 5.8A and the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Scheme

New draft legislation will potentially reform the Corporations Act to curb misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG), which often leads to the cost of employee entitlements being shifted to...

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