Australia: International Law

Australian's reputation as a pro-arbitration jurisdiction - approaches that streamlined the process for recognition and enforcement.

Australia has consolidated its standing as a pro-enforcement jurisdiction for international arbitration.

Recipients of Hague Convention Letters of Request should carefully consider the breadth of the documents sought.

TRAction’s trade reporting solution is now seamlessly integrated with TraderEvolution’s technology, enabling firms to support advanced transaction reporting requirements across Europe and the UK.

The Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement introduces new geographical indication protections that may affect how certain products are named, marketed and sold in Australia.

The High Court has unanimously ruled that India's ratification of the New York Convention does not constitute a waiver of foreign State immunity in Australian courts. This landmark decision clarifies the boundaries of Australia's enforcement regime for international arbitration awards and establishes that award creditors must identify alternative grounds for jurisdiction when seeking recognition and enforcement against sovereign States.

Australia's autonomous sanctions regime has continued to evolve over the past 12 months. Driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions, increased global coordination and a commitment...

Over the past year, AUSTRAC has been busy on several fronts (making good use of its largest budget and staffing numbers to date). Key areas of focus have included...

The risk landscape confronting corporates continues to shift quickly, shaped by geopolitical volatility, ongoing legal reform and common themes in the regulatory trajectory across borders.