Business Law and Corporate Law

Australia's foreign resident capital gains tax regime is undergoing its most significant expansion since 2006, with new rules commencing October 2026 that will fundamentally reshape how M&A transactions involving land-connected assets are structured and executed. The changes introduce a 365-day look-back test for determining whether shares or units constitute indirect Australian real property interests, broaden the definition of taxable Australian real property to capture energy, infrastructure and data-cen

Following ASIC’s release of ASIC Corporations (Listed Entities Enhanced Beneficial Ownership) Instrument 2026/482 (Instrument) and its revised Guidance Notes1, we now have a clearer understanding...

Australia's M&A market demonstrated resilience throughout FY2025-26, with quality assets attracting strong investor interest despite geopolitical uncertainty and cautious financing conditions. Middle-market activity remained steady, private capital continued to shape dealmaking, and foreign investors showed particular interest in healthcare, technology, and energy sectors. What factors will drive transaction activity in 2027, and how can businesses position themselves to capitalize on emerging opportunities

Bankruptcy restrictions in Australia govern what undischarged bankrupts can and cannot do during the typical three-year bankruptcy period. While most people can continue working and earning income, they must obtain written trustee consent before overseas travel, disclose bankruptcy for transactions above the indexed threshold, and refrain from managing corporations without court leave. Understanding these restrictions—from employment and business operations to credit disclosure and asset dealings̵

When a company enters liquidation, directors often assume their responsibilities have ended. However, they retain critical statutory obligations to assist the liquidator, provide company records, and respond to inquiries about the company's affairs. Understanding these continuing duties is essential, as failure to cooperate can result in penalties, court orders, and potential personal liability.

For many business owners, the prospect of insolvency raises a confronting question about their future eligibility to serve as company directors. While business failure can be a difficult experience...

When a target board tells shareholders that a takeover offer materially undervalues the company, it must do more than state an opinion. Australian takeover law requires boards to explain their reasoning...

Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of elder abuse in Australia, yet it often goes undetected because it occurs within trusted relationships. This article examines how older Australians with significant assets become vulnerable to exploitation, the legal principles courts apply to protect them, and the critical warning signs families and legal professionals should recognize.

When a company enters liquidation, directors often assume their responsibilities have ended. However, they retain critical statutory obligations to assist the liquidator, provide company records, and respond to inquiries about the company's affairs. Understanding these continuing duties is essential, as failure to cooperate can result in penalties, court orders, and potential personal liability.

Recent Australian workplace reforms have fundamentally altered enterprise bargaining dynamics, introducing new mechanisms like intractable bargaining determinations and expanded Commission powers to amend agreements. How should employers navigate these changes to develop effective bargaining strategies while managing risks associated with mandatory terms, genuine agreement principles, and the better off overall test?

Sponsor obligations and work rights checks carry real penalties, and Home Affairs can monitor your compliance. This comprehensive checklist helps employers identify and address compliance gaps across their sponsored workforce before an inspector arrives.

Treasury proposes enhanced data collection for managed investment schemes following recent fund collapses, while ASIC intensifies scrutiny of private credit products through interim stop orders...