Business Law and Corporate Law

A NSW case revolved around the question of whether or not a man had revoked a will, and whether his intentions were better reflected by a newer, unsigned will.

Time and time again, the statutory minority oppression regime under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) is a relevant issue that shows up in different forums.

India is perhaps one of the first countries in the world to make a robust and mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiative which requires the corporations to contribute a portion of their earnings...

On 21 July 2026, the Advisory Group on Corporate Governance (Advisory Group) released the draft 5th edition of the ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (5th edition). This article outlines the key changes from the 4th edition (currently in force and released in February 2019).

This article examines the need for statutory reservation of seats for women in Bar Councils in India. It analyses the current under-representation of women in legal governance structures, the constitutional and policy justifications for affirmative action, and the potential benefits of greater gender diversity for the legal profession and the justice delivery system.

The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 (Act No. 35 of 2020) came into force on 21st November, 2025, consolidating three foundational labour statutes. The Code represents a significant structural...

China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration have issued groundbreaking regulations on offshore trust taxation, establishing comprehensive tax obligations across trust establishment...

Queensland pharmacy business owners face a critical 2 November 2026 deadline to apply for QPBOC licensing under the new Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024. Many ownership structures involving discretionary trusts, companies, or non-practising pharmacists may be non-compliant, yet waiting to restructure before applying could prove costly. Understanding the material interest requirements, compliance pathways, and strategic advantages of early application is essential for protecting your pharmacy business.

The Federal Government’s proposed changes to the taxation of discretionary trusts may create one of the most significant small business restructuring opportunities seen in years. Assuming, of course, the legislation survives the usual process of political compromise and lobbying.

India's capital markets regulator has rolled out one of its most significant ease-of-doing-business reforms for foreign investors in recent years. The Single Window Automatic and Generalised Access for Trusted Foreign Investors framework, known as SWAGAT-FI, consolidates and simplifies registration for a defined category of low-risk foreign portfolio investors and foreign venture capital investors.

SEBI, through notification dated 03.07.2026, has notified the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“FVCI Amendment”) which amends the SEBI (Foreign Venture Capital Investors) Regulations, 2000 (“FVCI Regulations”).

In part one of this series on preference share structure, we explored the basics of preference share structures in Australia. In part two, we deal with the legal, commercial and exit considerations that need to be considered when opting for a preference share structure.